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
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.
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.
This Michigan Joint Is Among the 25 Best Chicken Wings in America
TastingTable.com has scoured the nation and has selected the restaurants it believes have the 25 Best Chicken Wings in America. One of these places is in Michigan!
Michigan Parents: You Hate Your Kids Unless You’re Raising Them Here
Well, surprise, surprise - look what one Michigan city landed among "The 100 Best Cities to Raise a Family in America". The rest of us are tired of you, Ann Arbor.
These Are Michigan’s 10 Most Underrated Beaches
Michigan beaches without the crowds! Here are 10 of the most underrated beaches in Michigan.
Homebuyers: Most Affordable Small City in the US Is in Michigan
A new study reveals Michigan is home to the most affordable small city in the nation for homebuyers. Overall, the state boasts seven cities among the Top 50!
Michigan Has 3 of the ‘Top 15 Most Dangerous Cities to Travel to in 2023′
A new study has revealed America's "Top 15 Most Dangerous Cities to Travel to in 2023" - and wouldn't you know it - three of them are in Michigan.
Hey, Michigan! Are You Living Next Door to an Escaped Convict?
More than 20 escaped prisoners in Michigan are still on the loose today. Many of them would be senior citizens now. Are you living next door to one of them?
Latest on MSU Shooting: IDs for 3 Victims Released
UPDATE: Authorities are still investigating the shooting that took place on MSU's campus Monday night. A shooter has been ID'd.
These 4 Players From Michigan Are Playing in the Super Bowl
Are any Michigan players in this year's Super Bowl? Yes! Two Kansas City Chiefs and two Philadelphia Eagles played high school football in Michigan.
All the Colleges and Universities in Michigan
What colleges are in Michigan? There are dozens and dozens! Here are the 92 colleges and universities currently operating in Michigan.
Every Lake in Michigan Has Completely Frozen Over Except This One
Michigan boasts more than 10,000 lakes. Frigid temperatures have caused all of them to completely freeze over at least once in history, except for one.