Kurt Parsons
Funny News Headlines From Across Missouri
We all love weird, funny and bizarre news stories, don't we? For many of us, those are the stories that make the news worth reading! Here are some crazy headlines from around Missouri.
Survey Reveals Top Mistakes Job Seekers Make on Social Media
Are you looking for a job? Do you have a Facebook account? Twitter? Instagram? Vine? Be careful what you post. That's the word from a new survey out from staffing firm OfficeTeam, which reveals the top social media mistakes HR managers say take job seekers out of the running for a position.
Hilarious Sign at Missouri Grade School Keeps Things in Perspective
Here's a sign I came across a while back at the baseball field behind the elementary school in New London, Missouri. Don't we all know at least one person that could stand to take a close look at this?
Infamous Ozark Music Festival Was Missouri’s Woodstock [Video]
Some have fond memories of something very unique that took place in Sedalia, Missouri in the 1970s. Others would prefer to forget it ever happened. The Ozark Music Festival was held in July 1974 at the Missouri State Fairgrounds, and it was basically the Show-Me State's version of Woodstock. Depending on who you ask, it was either an incredible event or a total disaster. Check out this video that was uploaded to YouTube to see footage from the festival.
Search Missouri’s Unclaimed Property Database to See if You Are Owed Any Money
Here's something that's kind of fun to do. It only takes a second, and you might discover that you are owed some money that you didn't even know about. I did a search at Missouri's Unclaimed Property Database on the State Treasurer's website and found out that I was owed ... $0.89! Maybe you'll have more luck than I did.
Joke of the Day – December 26: A Post-Christmas Poem
This sounds pretty accurate.
Steampunk Festival Taking Place in Northeast Missouri This Weekend
If you're a big science fiction fan, you're probably familiar with the term "Steampunk." If your'e not a fan, you may have never even heard of it. Unless you're from Hannibal, Missouri. Over the last couple years, just about everyone in Hannibal has gotten to know quite a bit about Steampunk, thanks to the Big River Steampunk Festival.
Which Local High School Has the Best Mascot?
High school football season begins soon. A lot of our area schools have really cool logos and mascots. Which one is the best?
The Oldest Restaurants by State
Here's something I've never really thought about, but it's pretty neat. ThrillList.com has done a bunch of research and tracked down the oldest continuously operating restaurants for each state, and Washington D.C.
‘Voltron: Defender of the Universe’ a Product of Missouri
There were several cartoons that I loved when I was growing up, but there were always three that were my absolute favorites: 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe,' 'Thundercats,' and 'Voltron: Defender of the Universe.' It wasn't until I was an adult that I discovered that one of those shows has a local tie to our region.
