The Commentaries of Dr. Archie McDonald

The late commentator Archie McDonald often expressed his strong bond with his Nacogdoches kin. Over the years, he introduced us to many characters. But McDonald loved the Deep South. He grew up here, and knew its history through and through as a scholar and Regents Professor of history at Stephen F. Austin State University. This is his tidy Top 10 list about life in the South.

The late commentator Archie McDonald marked the seasons of his life through his weekly visits with us for more than a decade. This one titled "September Song" helps us become more introspective about the beginning of autumn.

The late commentator Archie McDonald began his academic career at Stephen F. Austin State University in 1964 as an assistant professor of history. He was a lifelong teacher, and we remember his tribute to the profession in this encore commentary from 2004.

The late commentator Archie McDonald contributed to our Friday morning airwaves for a better part of a decade. Now we're taking some Fridays to remember the commentaries that touched us in the past. This commentary about the "watery element" is one of them.

The late commentator Archie McDonald was a dedicated writer. He took his weekly spot on Red River Radio very seriously, and continually delivered fresh material for his Friday visits with us. Dr. McDonald passed away earlier this month. This commentary that he penned recently hasn't aired before. No. 586 is titled "Memories."