Jimmy Mathis News Today

Except for the Civil War, no conflict in U.S. history was more divisive than Vietnam. All the more reason to salute those who died there.

Dutch Ruppersberger 21-year Congressman and longer local Democratic Representative has announced his intention to retire, and from one conservative politically active citizen, I say “Well done, Congressman.”

Baltimore City has surpassed 10,000 auto thefts this year. The Baltimore Police Department has given out more than 3,000 steering wheel locks to residents, but

Jun. 11—GRANDVIEW — After clinching the District 9-3A championship with an undefeated run through league play, the Grandview Zebras garnered 15 of the 34 total selections on the all-district team. In nine district games against Dallas Madison, Keene and Maypearl, Grandview outscored its district opposition by more than 100 runs (114-13) en route to an undefeated district title. The Zebras won ...

Talk show host Ron Smith told his listeners he had stage 4 pancreatic cancer that had metastasized to other organs Oct. 17, 2001. He died the next month. Here is a link to the full video from which this screen shot is taken. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTa5RVYh_lg I was reminded some days ago by the inestimable June Smith that on December 19 it will have been 9 years since her Ron left us, and to put it simply: he was the best radio talk show host ever — anywhere. To be a great talk sho...