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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Cheeseburger or Hamburger? [Poll]
National Cheeseburger Day is coming up on September 18. There's also a National Hamburger Day in May. Obviously these two food items are entirely different and they require their own dedicated days.
National Cheesburger Day is Friday, Here are Five Unusual Burgers You Probably Won’t Find on Many Menus
Whenever the subject of food comes up, it's always fun to look at unusual recipes and culinary concoctions. Here are five weird burgers you probably won't find on many menus around here, but they actually exist!
Behind the Scenes: Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House [Watch]
The Hannibal Jaycees are working hard to make this year's haunted house truly exceptional. Chris Powell, chairman of the Hannibal Jaycees Haunted House, took us through the haunted house site to give us a behind the scenes look at things to come in 2015.
Watch the 2015 Hannibal Homecoming Parade [Video]
It's Homecoming Week in Hannibal. The Hannibal High School Homecoming Parade was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday evening down Broadway. Players, cheerleaders, the Pirate Pride Marching Band and Hannibal residents turned out in their black and red to show school spirit during the parade.
Hannibal Police Announce Three Drug Arrests
Three people were arrested at Riverview Park on Tuesday, according to the Hannibal Police Department.
Hannibal Man Arrested For Burglary
A 27-year-old Hannibal man has been arrested for burglary.
101 Days of Summer Winner – Charlie Ledbetter is Going to Mexico! [Video]
Congratulations to Charlie Ledbetter from Quincy, winner of the 2015 101 Days of Summer! Finalists in the annual Y101 giveaway gathered Tuesday evening at Shottenkirk Toyota, and Charlie walked away with a trip to Mexico. Charlie and a guest will be going off to the Grand Palladium Riviera Resort and Spa!
Historic Photographs of Quincy, Illinois [Gallery]
The Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division is home to a vast collection of historical images. After searching their catalog for "Quincy, Illinois," we were able to find a number of interesting photographs, including shots of St. Francis Hall, Lock & Dam 21, the John Wood Mansion, and a couple of images from a speech delivered in Quincy by President Theodore Roosevelt in
Historic Photographs of Hannibal, Missouri [Gallery]
The Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division has a large number of historic photographs of Hannibal in its collection.
Historic Photographs of Palmyra, Pittsfield, Louisiana, Clarksville and Keokuk [Gallery]
The Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division has a large collection of historic photographs. In searching the collection, we have found several interesting images for Quincy and Hannibal. There are also several shots from a number of additional cities in our area, including Palmyra, Pittsfield, Louisiana, Clarksville and Keokuk. Unfortunately, dates are not available for all of these im