Hello! I’m JR. I was born in Flint and lived in and around there until I was about 12 when my family moved south (hence the decidedly non-Michigander accent you hear). I went to high school and college in Tennessee and got my radio start there too. My career has since taken me to Texas, Virginia and Maine as well. I’m the proud dad of a daughter and two sons—the youngest of whom is a special needs child who owns my heart. When I’m not at the radio station, I enjoy live music, karaoke, bowling, and finding new restaurants to try. I’m excited to be back home in Michigan, and I look forward to reacquainting myself with my home state!
JR
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If you're willing to drive just a little, there's some major fun to be had this 4th of July Weekend in Mid-Michigan.
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The A&E show "Hoarders" has filmed in Michigan several times. Here are three of the episodes that stand out.
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As the number of telephone numbers needed in Michigan has grown over the years, so has its number of area codes.
Lunch at Leo’s? Maybe Not for a Few Days
A popularity Lansing eatery is closed (again)... hopefully temporarily (again).
Scanning QR Codes At The Pump: Risky Or Safe?
Can fires be sparked by our cell phones at the pump, or is that a myth?
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Here are some fun things to do in Mid-Michigan the weekend of June 25-26.
Lansing’s Favorite Subs: See If Yours Made the List
We surveyed Mid-Michigan and asked, "Who makes the best sub?" Here's what you said.