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About Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Comedian. Television host. Movie Star. Top-rated syndicated Radio Personality. Father of 6. For over 20 years. Rickey Smiley is one of the most beloved performers in American media, earning a reputation for delivering boundless laughter on-air, on-stage, and on-screen. Every morning, millions of Americans in nearly 60 cities listen to Rickey Smiley and his 6 outrageous cast members on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” His interviews with major celebrities, social political awareness and trademark prank phone calls have made Smiley one of the most listened to radio personalities in history. Rickey Smiley’s down home southern humor, opting to use insight rather than vulgarity to get laughs, is at the core of his success. His audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins”, “Lil’ Darrl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.” Smiley is known for his clean comedic style and his reputation to sell out venues across the country. To movie audiences, Smiley is best known for “All About The Benjamins” and “Friday After Next”. He’s recorded 8 best selling CDs including iTunes #1 Best Selling Comedy Album, “Rickey Smiley- Prank Calls Number 6”. On television he”s hosted BET’s “Open Casket Sharp” and “Comic View”, appeared on “Showtime At The Apollo,” “Uptown Comedy Club”, HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”and “Snaps”. Smiley graduated from Alabama State University, became KBFB’s (Dallas) morning show personality in 2004, and soon moved his show to WHTA Atlanta. When not performing, Smiley is the ultimate devoted father, single-handedly raising 6 kids, the subject of a soon to be released parenting book. QUOTE: “Success is when preparation meets opportunity”

According to NBC4i, Former Columbus Division of Police Officer Adam Coy pleaded not guilty Wednesday morning to an additional charge of reckless homicide in the death of Andre’ Hill. The judge maintained Coy’s bond at $1 million. The next court date was scheduled for June 7 at 9 a.m. Court records show that Adam Coy […]

  According to NBC4i, Police have charged a 15-year-old with the murder of another teen in east Columbus. According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 3:52 p.m., Tuesday, officers were called to the 3200 block of Marion Place on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found Trevon Dickson, 15, […]

The Columbus Police Department is under scrutiny by the community after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Columbus teen named Makhia Bryant while responding to a call of a disturbance in a southeast neighborhood. According to reports, Columbus Police Officers were called just after 4:30 p.m. by a woman saying that a group of women were […]

  According to NBC4i, Franklin County has been moved level 4, or purple, on the state’s Public Health Advisory System map released Thursday. Purple indicates severe exposure and spread of COVID-19 in the community, and this week marks the first time since November that Franklin County has been at level 4 on the map from the […]

  According to NBC4i, Ohio State safety Marcus Hooker pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge Monday, weeks after Columbus police had to break out a window in his car when he was found sleeping in a McDonald’s drive-thru lane. Hooker, 21, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Municipal Court to operating a vehicle while impaired, […]

  According to NBC4i, Ohio State will allow 19,180 fans at the Spring football game on April 17 at noon, OSU announced in a press release Thursday. The department anticipates approximately 4,500 tickets, at $5 per ticket, will be available to the general public. There will be a general public sale on Monday at 11 […]

According to NBC4i, The 2021 Ohio State Fair will not be open to the public this summer, and will focus instead on agricultural and educational competitions, according to a statement. The Ohio Expositions Commission said they were concerned for public health, and could not justify the cost of adhering to current safety protocols. “Where we […]

According to reports, East High School Graduate and former Ohio State Basketball Center Granville S. Waiters has passed away at the age of 60 years old. Get Breaking News & Exclusive Contest in Your Inbox:   Waiters played for Ohio State from 1sts 1979 until 1983 and was known for his towering height of 6’11”.  In […]

Become a St. Jude Partner in Hope by pledging just $19  a month to help kids at St. Jude fight cancer. Put your gift on a debit or credit card and you’ll get the new “We Won’t Stop®” t-shirt. CALL NOW! 1-800-411-9898 Families NEVER RECEIVE A BILL from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food—because […]

  According to NBC4i, Police are looking for two men suspected of shooting each other in a store while at Polaris Fashion Place. The Columbus Division of Police released photos of the men through social media, Thursday around 9:55 p.m.  According to case detectives, they are seeking assistance with verifying their identities. Columbus Police are […]

Governor Mike DeWine has announced a plan to end mask mandates and all health orders in Ohio.  Although there is a plan, the date has not been set yet.  It all depends on how Ohioans continue to work hard to drive down COVID-19 numbers in the state.    

  According to NBC4i, A Columbus City School employee facing child pornography charges appeared in Franklin County Municipal Court on Thursday where a judge ordered his bond set at $75,000. He was also ordered to stay away from children, and not to use the internet. Michael McCammon, 57, of Dublin, was denied bond on Monday […]