John Norris

Monday-Friday

6-10 a.m.

Birthdays/Anniversaries at 8:30 a.m. Submit them here.

Saturday

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Email: john@wvrvfmtheriver.com

Growing up in a small town was one of the best parts of my life. I think it was great knowing everyone and everyone knowing me. From the day I was born when the church doors opened there was Momma Norris and her six kids.

My radio career started some 40 plus years ago. Spending most of it in secular radio from my hometown of Grundy, Virginia (yeah, Larry’s hometown too) to Norfolk, Jacksonville and up and down the east coast to finally back to Montgomery where I worked in the early 70’s. I always thought that I would finish my career here. And this is where the Lord gave me the opportunity to use the talents he gave me to serve him. I often think of the responsibility I have to God to do the best I can deliver everyday.

My duties at “The River” other than doing the morning drive show with Jerry Howell and “River Traffic” include selecting the music that is played and schedule it. I have learned to love contemporary Christian music. The message in the song and I love a great song that praises the Lord.

My hope is that you enjoy “The River” as much as I love working here and praising my God.

John Norris' Favorites

Food: Potato Chips until I was diagnosed a diabetic now it rice cakes…….yuck.

Color: Royal Blue.

Movie: All of the Indiana Jones movies, action movies without all of the vulgarity.

Smell: Wheat rolls baking and the smell of early morning.

Television show: Old Shows: Hogans Heroes. I used to love M.A.S.H but got burned out. NCIS I could watch all day and night.

Bible verse: Easy John 3:16. What a wonderful gift God gave us.

Song: Not just one favorite. I love the power ballads from the early 80’s

Musical instrument: Electric guitar. Love those Clapton licks, Journey, Kiss, REO, Foreigner, and the list goes on and on.

Souvenir: Lump of Coal. I have a huge lump of Coal that I use as a door stop that was given to me 30 years ago.

Restaurant: Pizza…loaded with thin crust and no tomato sauce.

Dream vacation: Holy Lands; and Hawaii Sport: Football and scholastic wrestling.

Place: Kittery Point, Maine

Sound: Baby Laughter; ocean waves

Historical figure: Jesus

Hobby: I love to google.

Board Game: Monopoly

Animal: Dogs, I have Aubie and Puxley. They are my best buddies.

Holiday: Christmas…God gave me a gift, that I can share with everyone.