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
‘The Voice': Blake Shelton Chooses Michigan Singer With Last Pick
Blake Shelton's in his final season as a coach on NBC's "The Voice", and selected Michigan's Grace West with his final Blind Auditions pick.
Expansion Brewing for Strange Matter Coffee in Downtown Lansing
The downtown Lansing location of Strange Matter Coffee is expanding soon and teaming with other local restaurateurs for some new offerings.
This Weekend Around Lansing: Gardens, Babies, Corgis and More
There are lots of St. Patrick's Day activities to plug into around Mid-Michigan this weekend, but if you're looking for something different, we have some ideas.
Sipping This Shake Actually Helps Lansing, Michigan Families
Every time you get a Shamrock Shake at McDonald's, a quarter goes to your local Ronald McDonald House. That adds up to big help for the RMH in Lansing.
This Weekend Around Lansing: Bourbon, Books, Horses and More
Looks like the weather will cooperate for several planned weekend events around Lansing and Mid-Michigan. Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas!
Town-by-Town Mid-Michigan Snow Projections for March 10
Here we snow again - much of Mid-Michigan can expect several inches of the white stuff on Friday, March 10. Here's a town-by-town look at how much to expect.
This Michigan City Ranks Among the 10 Smelliest in the Nation
A recent survey ranked the Top 10 Smelliest Cities in the United States, and a Northern Michigan town made the list. You may be surprised why.
UPDATED: Town-by-Town Mid-Michigan Snowfall Projections for March 3
A blustery winter storm is expected to drop up to 15 inches of snow in some parts of Mid-Michigan Friday. Here are the latest town-by-town snowfall predictions.
This Weekend in Lansing: Lumberjacks, Reptiles, Bowling and More
A wintry Friday will give way to a decent first weekend of March for Mid-Michigan. Looking for things to do around Lansing? Here are some fun ideas.
Huge Disagreement in Mid-Michigan Snow Forecasts for This Friday
Lansing, Jackson and all the rest of Mid-Michigan can expect wintry weather this Friday, but forecasters widely disagree on how much snow will fall. Could be anywhere from an inch to a foot, depending on where you are. Here's our town-by-town breakdown of current projections from AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.