My first job in radio was in Bowling Green, Missouri in 1972, and I’ve been fortunate to have been gainfully employed (mostly) in the media ever since. I’m a native of northeast Missouri and western Illinois, and most of my time in the media has been in the area – from Hannibal, Monroe City and Branson, Missouri to Pittsfield, Virden and Jacksonville, Illinois. Over the years, time off the air has been spent lay speaking, auctioneering, emceeing various area events and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. Occasionally over the years, I’ve thought, “There’s gotta be a better way to make a living.” Well, I’ve checked … and there’s not. As God as my witness, I thought turkeys could fly.
Harold Smith
MLB Mourns Loss of Hemond, Father of Hannibal Cavemen Founders
A long-time Major League Baseball executive with a Hannibal connection has died.
Hannibal’s Most Festive Featured in Christmas Home & Loft Tour
Admit it - how many times have you driven, walked or jogged by one of Hannibal's refurbished Victorian homes, especially those that have been converted into some of Missouri's most popular Bed and Breakfasts and thought, "I sure would like to see what that place looks like on the inside."
Wanna Get Away? Here’s a Restored Log Cabin Airbnb That’s Close By
You say you've always wanted to try out an Airbnb? You've seen some unique places to get away from it all - some on these pages - and you're intrigued, but you don't want to travel a long way from home.
Tri-States Spared the Worst of Five-State Storm System Friday
While there were storms that moved through northeast Missouri and western Illinois Friday night and early Saturday morning, our storms were nothing in comparison with the perhaps history-making swath of destruction that made its way through five states.
Take a Short Walk Through Louisiana MO’s Historic Churches Sunday
Here's a riddle - where can you go to see seven beautiful, historic churches, with seven different reminders of the true reason for the season, and the farthest you'll have to walk from one church to another is about two blocks?
Hannibal’s Main Street Comes Alive for Living Windows Saturday
One of the many things you gotta love about this place we call America's Hometown is that, yes, we have our marquee celebrations throughout the year, from the Chocolate Extravaganza in March to the Folk Life Festival in October.
BBB: Beware of Backyard Adventures Pools and Spas
A number of complaints about inferior workmanship and poor customer service by a Quincy business has drawn the scrutiny of the Better Business Bureau.
Haven’t Found That Real Christmas Tree Yet? Good Luck
Are you one of those folks for whom Christmas isn't Christmas unless there is a real life, living Christmas tree in your home?
Quincy Firemen Need Your Help to Keep the Wreath Red
The purpose of the Quincy Fire Department's "Keep the Wreath Red" campaign during the holiday season is to remind us of the various ways that house fires can turn this time of year tragic.
80 Years Later – Things You Didn’t Know About Pearl Harbor
One day, many years ago, this country suffered a surprise attack from a foreign force. About 3,000 lives were lost, and America was never the same.