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Credit Encyclopedia of Arkansas
Steve Stephens, a golden-throated voice talent who made the transition from radio to TV in the 1950’s, has passed away at the age of 90. Stephens was a pioneer in early television in Arkansas and later became an influential public relations professional working for himself and later Stephens Inc.
He was a decorated Marine for his service in Korea and attained the rank of sergeant.
Stephens grew up in Newport, Arkansas and got his career start at a local radio station. His timing was impeccable as his broadcasting opportunities coincided with the new medium of television and the rise of rock-and-roll. According to the Encyclopedia of Arkansas, Stephens got his break when he traveled to Little Rock with a popular band led by Sonny Burgess. The introductions made during that visit in 1957 led station KTHV to offer Stephens a job hosting an afternoon “dance party” show where local teenagers would come dance to the music that was sweeping the natio
“Making,” Honored With Regional Emmy Award
“Making,” the six-part series hosted by Matt Burchett, was recently recognized with a Regional Emmy® Award presented by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences during the 44th Annual Mid-America Emmy® Awards Ceremony conducted online.
The Thunder Lodge Trading Company in Arrow Rock, featured in the fifth program of the series, was the winning entry in the category Informational/Instructional: Feature Segment, which recognizes excellence in a feature or segment from a presentation of stories whose prime purpose is to teach formally or informally about a subject.
Premiering in October 2019, “Making” was created to introduce viewers to talented artisans, makers and crafts folk working in Missouri. KMOS producers Roy Millen, Christy Millen and Eric Boedeker traveled much of the state to highlight just a few of the talented Missourians who are creating beautiful art, useful devices, delicious
Thomas A. Oakley receives Gold Circle Award
WGEM News Director Chad Mahoney presents Thomas A. Oakley with the Gold Circle Award
Thomas A. Oakley (far right) with representatives from Harris in front of WGEM.
Joe Bonansinga, Leo Henning, Thomas A. Oakley at site of Oakley Lindsay Civic Center in 1992
Oakley Lindsay Civic Center receives grant. September 16, 1992
Original Quincy Herald Company - 1896
Jeff Mays, Larry Ehmen, Lauran Kent Donahue, Thomas A. Oakley, Pat Poepping, and others
Opening of the CKC. Thomas A. Oakley with Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson and various directors of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Opening of the CKC. Thomas A. Oakley with Illinois Gov. Jim Thompson and various directors of the Illinois Department of Transportation.