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Larry Morris - Looking for more information!

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Hello, I'm the grandson of a radio host from Selma, Alabama. My grandfather's name was Larry Morris, and I'm hoping that this forum can help me out.

Larry Morris hosted "Morris in the Morning" on WHBB-AM and its sister FM station for many years. He also broadcasted/hosted sporting events. He was loved in the Selma community. I've been able to hear stories about him from my dad and also found some stories of his hijinks online after he passed.

I've been searching to find more information about him since he passed when I was in high school and suffered from Parkinson's for a few years before. My main goal is to find recordings and stories of his and compile them as a gift to my dad. I want to be able to hear his voice and broadcasts and share that with my family. Can anyone on this forum help point me in the right direction to reach my goal? It would mean so much.

Here are some articles about him:
www.montgomeryadvertiser.com

Larry Morris, broadcasting legend dies in Tuscaloosa

Larry Morris’ radio listening audience didn’t rival bigger stations in Alabama, but the hold he had on fans lasted nearly 40 years and his death Thursday stunned them.
www.montgomeryadvertiser.com
www.selmatimesjournal.com

Longtime broadcaster passes - The Selma Times‑Journal

For decades, the voice of legendary radio broadcaster Larry Morris greeted the people of Selma on morning radio. Morris, who moved to Tuscaloosa after retiring in 2004, passed away on Thursday at age 75. Morris worked for WHBB in Selma and was best known for his role with “The Great Awakening...
www.selmatimesjournal.com
www.selmatimesjournal.com

An original voice of Selma decides to retire - The Selma Times‑Journal

Larry Morris is beginning a new chapter in his life. Morris is retiring from his video production business after nearly 40 years in the media business. He is most well known for his time on The Morning Show, a local radio broadcast that aired from 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.
www.selmatimesjournal.com
 
Going to tag another broadcaster based in Selma, Ala. for you: @R.D.P. in case he listened to your grandfather.

I will say that we've had similar requests for recordings of retired/deceased broadcasters in the past, and it can be hard to match up. There's a few dozen regulars on here, and not many are in Alabama.

Good Luck!
 
PTBoardOp93 said:
Going to tag another broadcaster based in Selma, Ala. for you: @R.D.P. in case he listened to your grandfather.

I will say that we've had similar requests for recordings of retired/deceased broadcasters in the past, and it can be hard to match up. There's a few dozen regulars on here, and not many are in Alabama.

Good Luck!
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Thank you for pointing me in his direction!
 
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