I was born and raised in East Texas and started working in radio when I was just 15 years old. I have spent the last 22 years on the air here in East Texas, but have also done work in Dallas, Waco, Lufkin, and Ft. Smith! I graduated from John Tyler High School in 1992 and attended TJC as part of their criminal justice program. I currently live in Lindale with my wife, four kids, and weenie dog “Snickers”. It’s kind of weird for me having a family that big since I grew up as an only child! What do you love the most about radio? I love the fact that now radio is more than just a tuner and a set of speakers. Radio can now be heard around the world through internet streaming and cell phone apps. I also enjoy the social-media aspect of radio where we can truly communicate with fans of the radio station on a personal level. I can look at their Facebook profile and really get to know them! A lot better than just talking to them on the request line! What is your favorite band/ artist/ album? I love all types of music, but mostly rock music. AC/DC, Van Halen, Led Zepplin, Nickelback, etc. My favorite album of all time is Back In Black by AC/DC! Biggest pet peeve? I have a bunch…most all of them have to do with driving. People who don’t use their blinkers, and people who think the center turn lane is an actual driving lane! I also get aggravated when people at the check-out line wait until the cashier is finished ringing up their merchandise until they start to fill out their checks! Besides, who uses checks any more anyway?!?! Hobbies? I love to ride motorcycles. I got my license a few years ago and enjoy going for long country rides around East Texas. It really helps to clear your mind and relax you. I don’t have a Harley yet…but will when I grow up!
Jeff Evans
Steve Harvey Donates 100 Turkeys to East Texas Food Bank
A big thanks to our morning man, Steve Harvey, and his wife Marjorie for donating 100 frozen turkeys to help the less fortunate this Thanksgiving! HOT 107.3 Jamz donated the turkeys to the East Texas Food Bank.
Elmo Actor Resigns After Sex Allegation
The New York Times reports that Elmo puppeteer, Kevin Clash, has resigned from Sesame Street after allegations he had sex with an underage teenage boy.
East Texas Radio Community Mourns Loss of One of Our Own
The East Texas radio community is mourning the loss of one of our fellow broadcasting partners today. Longtime production director for Townsquare Media - Tyler/Longview, Chris Dyer, passed away yesterday (11/7) after a lengthy illness.
Murder Suspect Arrested, 4-Year-Old Lucas Calvert Found Safe
Four-year-old Lucas Calvert has been found safe, and his father, 41-year-old James Calvert has been arrested after a traffic stop in West Monroe, Louisiana. Authorities say the boy is fine and is in CPS custody. Calvert is being held on capital murder charges.
Amber Alert Issued for 4-Year-Old Lucas Calvert After Father Allegedly Shoots Mother, Takes Son
Police are searching for a man suspected of shooting and killing his ex-wife and then taking his 4-year-old son from his mother's house in Tyler. The shooting took place around 12:10pm today (10/31).
Free Doritos Locos Tacos Tomorrow at Taco Bell, Thanks to the World Series! [VIDEO]
Taco Bell teamed up with Major League Baseball for a cool promotion called 'Steal a Base, Steal a Taco.' The premise was simple -- if a base was stolen during the World Series, a free Doritos Locos Taco would be given away to everyone in the country! Score!
Homeowner’s Association Shuts Down Halloween Display — Is It Fair? [VIDEO, POLL]
You may remember seeing the video of the video of Kevin Judd's Halloween light display from last year. The video, which features his 2011 Halloween light display set to music (if you can call it that) has more than 10 million views on YouTube. This year however, his home owner's association in Riverside, Calif., has changed their "holiday display" rules.
Smith County Launches New ‘SeeClickFix” App
Smith County Commissioners have announced that a new app is available for reporting non-emergency issues within the county. The app called SeeClickFix is available for iPhone and Android users.
Hugging Banned at Middle School in North Carolina [POLL]
FoxCarolina.com reports on a middle school in Forest City, N.C., that has banned hugging by its eighth grade students. You're gonna flip when you hear what brought all of this about.
Fort Hood Soldier Accidentally Kills Fellow Soldier Trying to Cure Hiccups
A soldier from Ft. Hood is charged with manslaughter after he allegedly shot a fellow soldier while trying to cure his hiccups.
Tyler Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarm Installations
The Tyler Fire Department is once again offering smoke alarm installations within the City of Tyler for residents who meet certain criteria.
Abducted Alabama Teen and Kidnappers May Be Here in East Texas
Police in Dothan, Alabama are searching for a missing 15 year old girl, Ailene Lander, who was abducted from a medial facility on September 17th. Police believe her abductor is her stepfather, Charles "Dean" Partin, and a female named Julie Bethke. Authorities are asking for your help as they believe they may all three be in East Texas or West Louisiana.