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
Three Arrested in Hannibal Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
Three Hannibal men are arrested in connection with an apparent kidnapping and sexual assault. HPD officers were called to the Days Inn on Market Street about 2:30 p.m. Monday to check on the well-being of a female.
Authorities Investigate Purchase of Dozens of Prepaid Cellphones
Investigations are underway into the purchase of dozens of prepaid cell phones at three Missouri Walmart stores this week.
Indiana Men Arrested on Drug-Related Charges Following Missouri Traffic Stop
Four Indiana men who claim they were on their way home from Colorado face drug charges following a traffic stop in Missouri.
Three Hannibal Men Arrested on Burglary, Weapons Charges
Hannibal Police respond to a report of a burglary at an apartment in the 200 block of South 5th at 10:56 p.m. Sunday.
Philadelphia, MO Man in Custody for Hannibal Murder
A Philadelphia, Missouri man was arrested Monday morning in connection with a fatal shooting in Hannibal last week.