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
Take a Look Inside Michigan’s Abandoned Flint Central High School
Flint Central High School closed its doors in 2009, and the building has been abandoned ever since. Here's a look inside the old school today.
2 of America’s Best Supermarkets Have Locations in Michigan
A new study has revealed the best grocery stores in America, and two of the Top 10 have locations in Michigan.
Surprise! Expect a Warmer, Drier Winter for Michigan
The National Weather Service projects a warmer-than-usual and drier-than-usual winter for most of Michigan for 2023-24.
Michigan’s Home to the Worst City in America for Renters
A new study ranking the best and worst cities in America for renters claims the "worst of the worst" is in Michigan.
Breast Cancer Rates Are Highest in These Michigan Counties
Michigan breast cancer rates are highest in these counties: a full breakdown of overall breast cancer rates in Michigan by county.
McYikes! Michigan Has the Worst-Rated McDonald’s in America
Michigan is home to the worst-rated McDonald's in the entire country, according to a new survey.
Flavortown, Michigan: The Michigan City Guy Fieri’s Featured Most
Since Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" debuted on the Food Network in 2007, Michigan restaurants have been featured 16 times - including 5 in one city.
Fascinating! Michigan’s Had 39 UFO Reports This Year [PICS]
Believe in aliens or don't, but there have been 39 Michigan UFO sightings reported so far this year. Some of these can be easily explained away, but not others.
How Michigan Dies: The State’s Top 50 Causes of Death
From cancers and diseases to traffic accidents and murder - these are the top 50 causes of death in the state of Michigan.
Here’s How Much Money It Takes to Be Happy in Michigan
The cost of living in Michigan is less than the average across the U.S., but how much money does it take to be happy?