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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Hannibal Parks and Recreation Holding Holiday House Decorating Contest
Any contest that has a category called "Clark Griswold" sounds like a good idea to us! If you're one of those people - or are a part of one of those families - that goes a little crazy with Christmas lights, tinsel, animatronics, inflatables, and artificial snow, then this is for you. Hannibal Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a house decorating contest during the holiday season.
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December Country Concerts Within Driving Distance of the Quincy/Hannibal Area
Concert tickets always make a great stocking stuffer. Of course, if you're asking for tickets to any of these December shows, you'll have to convince Santa to come early. The Eli Young Band, Clint Black, Wynonna, Big and Rich, and several more national country music acts will be headlining events in December within driving distance of the Quincy/Hannibal area...
Fun December Events in the Quincy/Hannibal Area to Wrap Up the Year
2015 will soon come to a close. Several events, many holiday-themed, will be taking place around the Quincy/Hannibal area in December. Here is a look at some of the fun upcoming activities scheduled for December 2015.
Show Us Your Thanksgiving Disasters on MSTY!
When we think of Thanksgiving, most of us picture a perfect turkey dinner with steaming side dishes and beautiful desserts, all served on a perfectly set table in an impossibly clean home. In other words, a postcard. It doesn't always work out that way. Turkeys get overcooked, pumpkin pies don't set up, mashed potatoes turn to glue ... there are about a billion things that could go wrong when prep
New Artist Showcase: Kane Brown [Interview]
Kane Brown is a 22-year-old country music newcomer from Georgia that has generated a huge fan base thanks to social media. His YouTube channel has over 60,000 subscribers and his Facebook page has over 130,000 fans. His songs have been topping the iTunes chart, even surpassing some of country music's biggest stars.
Magic, Comedy and Illusions Show Coming to Quincy’s Morrison Theater
The Morrison Theater at Quincy Junior High School will be the site of Keith West's Magic and Illusions Show on Sunday, November 15. The show will start at 2 p.m.
What’s the Second Best Part of Christmas? [Poll]
Everyone knows that spending time with family and friends is the very best part of the holiday season. That's a given. But let's face it, there are a whole lot of elements that contribute to making Christmas merry. Picking out the perfect gifts, decorating the tree, even listening to the same Christmas songs we've been listening to over and over for decades are all a part of how we celebrate. So,
Ricochet Headlining Silver Bullet Reunion at Columbia’s Whiskey Wild Saloon
The group Ricochet burst onto the country music scene with a string of five consecutive Top 20 hits in the mid to late 90s. Their best-known song was the 1996 No. 1 single "Daddy's Money," which you can still hear on the radio all these years later. Whiskey Wild Saloon in Columbia will be hosting Ricochet on Saturday, December 5, as the group headlines the Silver Bullet Reunion.
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Black Friday Shopping – Love it or Hate it? [Poll]
I went Black Friday shopping for the very first time last year. Not that I had never been to a store on Black Friday, but until last year I had never gone out at super weird hours; I'd always gone to see what was left over, after the craziness had wrapped up. Last year I decided to give some of the craziness a try.
2015 Holiday Events Guide for the Quincy/Hannibal Area
Some of the most fun annual events of the year take place around the holidays. Whether you enjoy listening to live Christmas music, seeing a show at Quincy Community Theatre, or travelling through the Avenue of Lights, there will be plenty of different ways to enjoy the season in the coming weeks around the Quincy/Hannibal area...