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
Sales Tax Increase to Be on Special Election Ballot in August
Hannibal voters will decide on a new sales tax in a special election this summer.
After Delays, Quincy Memorial Bridge to Close for Repairs Friday
After a couple of delays, the Quincy Memorial Bridge is now slated to close for repairs this Friday.
Kaci Bailey New Quincy University Women’s Basketball Coach
Quincy University introduced its new head women’s basketball coach Monday.
Quincy Woman Injured After Fall from Bayview Bridge Saturday
Quincy Police responded to a request to check the well being of a female walking on the Bayview Bridge just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Quincy Man Arrested on Child Sex, Meth Possession Charges
A Quincy man is in the Adams County Jail on child sex and meth charges.
Quincy Night Club Owner Turns Himself in on Assault Charges
A Quincy night club owner charged in connection with an incident involving a Quincy University student turned himself in to police Thursday.
Prospect League Announces 2021 Conference, Division Alignments
The summer college baseball league with a long-time presence in the area has announced its conference and divisional alignments for 2021.
Hannibal BPW Crews to Start Martin Street Paving Friday
The beginning of the end of Hannibal’s Martin Street repair project begins Friday.
Hannibal-LaGrange University ‘Day of Giving’ Underway
Hannibal-LaGrange University is asking alumni, students, staff and friends for their help in a fund raising blitz Thursday and Friday.
Quincy Police Conclude Investigation Into Night Club Incident
The Quincy Police Department has issued an update on its investigation into an incident at a Quincy night club early Easter Sunday.