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
Adams County Health Dept Issues COVID Exposure Warning
Updated numbers and a new exposure warning from the Adams County Health Department Thursday.
Suit Against QPS Student Mask Order Dismissed
The lawsuit filed by the mother of a Quincy Public School student to stop the district’s face covering requirement for students has been dismissed.
Pike CO MO Fair Attendees May Have Been Exposed to COVID
If you attended the Pike County Fair last week, you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
Endangered Person Advisory Issued for Monroe City Woman
An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a Monroe City woman who may have been the victim of a violent crime.
Adams County Deputies Investigate Attempted Armed Robbery
Adams County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating an attempted robbery that allegedly took place Wednesday night.
Hannibal to Apply for COVID Relief Funds
The Hannibal City Council will be applying for a share of Marion County COVID-19 relief funds.
Tuesday’s Northeast Missouri Primary Election Results
Here are the results of contested races in northeast Missouri from Tuesday's primary elections:
Fifth Adams County COVID Death, One New Case in Pike CO IL
Adams County Health Department officials Tuesday reported the county’s fifth COVID-19 related death.
Quincy City Council Discusses Reducing Council Size
The Quincy City Council discussed reducing the size of the council Monday night.
Several Area Contests in Tuesday Missouri Primary
Tuesday is primary election day in Missouri, with a number of contested races in the area.