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
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.
Robot Lifeguards to the Rescue in Lake Michigan
Meet "EMILY", the rescue robot that's helping lifeguards save drowning victims along the shore of Lake Michigan.
Popular Michigan Hot Dog Named One of the Best in the Country
Discover why Michigan coney dogs are considered the best regional hot dog style in the US.
Do You Know Who Owns the Most Land in Michigan?
One company owns more than 500,000 acres of land in Northern Michigan, making it the largest private land owner in the state. Who are they, and what do they do?
STUMPED! ‘Jeopardy’ Contestants Don’t Know Michigan
Some "Jeopardy" contestants need to brush up on their Michigan facts! Here are 19 questions (er, answers) that totally stumped 'Jeopardy' contestants.
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.
Did You Know 4 Michigan Governors Weren’t Born in the U.S.?
47 different people have served as Governor of Michigan. Less than a third of them were born in Michigan, and these 4 were born outside the United States!
2 Michigan Cities Named Among the Dirtiest in the United States
A new study names two Michigan cities among the dirtiest cities in America - including the one at #4 overall.
The 14 Most Unnecessary Pumpkin Spice Items You’ll Find at Kroger
Pumpkin spice. Most of us either love it or hate it. We decided to hate on it.
These are the 14 most unnecessary pumpkin spice items at your neighborhood Kroger.
Cancer Numbers Are Highest in These Michigan Counties
Michigan cancer rates are highest in these counties: a full breakdown of overall cancer rates by county in Michigan.