Kurt Parsons is the Operations Manager for Townsquare Media Sedalia/Warrensburg. He began his broadcasting career at the age of 16 at his hometown radio station, KHMO, in Hannibal, Missouri. His career has included time with WJCL-FM in Savannah, Georgia; WKKW-FM in Morgantown, West Virginia; and WPWQ-FM in Quincy, Illinois. Before taking the Operations Manager position in Sedalia, Parsons spent three years as Digital Managing Editor, overseeing local content on station websites for Townsquare Media in Quincy, Illinois and Hannibal, Missouri.
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Zombie Run Coming Back to Hannibal in 2015
After a year off, the Hannibal Jaycees have announced that their Zombie Run will make a return to America's Hometown in 2015. The 2015 Zombie Run will be on Saturday, October 10.
Hannibal Band Day 2015
Band Day is a always an event Hannibal residents look forward to each year. Marching bands from around the region gather in America's Hometown for a parade down Broadway, and then a field show at Porter Stadium.
What is the Scariest Haunted House in the Tri-State Area [Poll]
It's October, which means Halloween's coming, which means it's time to start visiting haunted houses! In our area there are several haunted houses, haunted trails, haunted woods, even a haunted church that Halloween lovers can visit during the month. Which one is the scariest?
Safe Halloween For Kids Returns to Quincy on October 29
One of Quincy's newer annual Halloween events is Safe Halloween for Kids, which will return for its third year at the Eagle's Nest Hotel and Conference Center on October 29. Townsquare Media's Trisha O'Cheltree is one of the organizers of Safe Halloween for Kids. She took a moment to answer a few questions about this fun night that allows kids to trick-or-treat a hotel.
2015 Barry Apple Festival [Photo Gallery]
The 46th annual Barry Apple Festival was held Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4 in Barry, Illinois. The Barry Apple Festival is one of the region's most popular fall traditions, drawing thousands of visitors to the small Pike County community.
TV’s Hercules, Kevin Sorbo, to Appear at Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal-LaGrange University will be holding their 74th annual Booster Banquet at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 20 at the Mabee Sports Complex. The Booster Banquet is known for bringing nationally known speakers to America's Hometown. This year, actor Kevin Sorbo - famous for his role as Hercules in the 1990s TV series Hercules: the Legendary Journeys, and more recently for starring in the hit indepe
Quincy Mall Bringing a ‘Kid-Friendly’ Zombie Apocalypse to Mall-oween
Quincy Mall celebrates Halloween every year with their popular Mall-oween trick-or-treat event. In 2015, the mall is jumping on the pop culture zombie bandwagon and will be bringing a "kid-friendly" zombie apocalypse to Mall-oween.
34 Pounds of Marijuana Seized Following Vehicle Search Near Monroe City
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that two Illinois residents were arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 36 near Monroe City on Monday night.
Five Kentucky Residents Arrested on Drug Charges in Randolph County
An investigation by the Moberly Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol into a report of individuals attempting to fraudulently obtain controlled substances has led to the arrests of five people from Kentucky.
Open Casting Call For Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House
The Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House will open on Friday, October 2. Volunteers are needed to help pull of this year's haunted house, and the Jaycees will be holding an open casting call on Sunday.