KFMO-AM 1240 Sports Director Appointed to MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee

Local Broadcaster Jared Pettus to Serve on Statewide High School Athletics Media Advisory Committee

Park Hills, MO - August 21, 2024 - KFMO-AM 1240, the leading local broadcaster of high school and collegiate sports, proudly announces the appointment of its Sports Director, Jared Pettus, to the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Media Advisory Committee.
 

This prestigious appointment underscores KFMO's commitment to excellence in local sports coverage and strengthens its ties with the state's governing body for high school athletics.

Jared Pettus, who has been instrumental in KFMO's award-winning sports broadcasts, expressed his enthusiasm for the new role:

"It is an honor to be appointed to the MSHSAA Media Advisory Committee. It has been my dream to be a sports broadcaster, and to be able to do it at the local level has been monumental for myself and my connection to the area. It is an honor to be able to give these athletes a spotlight in the community and the recognition they deserve. I look forward to my time on the Media Advisory Committee in hopes to better the coverage for local athletes, schools, and community not just here in the Parkland, but also in the entire state of Missouri."

As a member of the Media Advisory Committee, Pettus will serve a four-year term, acting as a liaison between media members in his board district and the MSHSAA communications office. The committee meets annually to discuss media relations and other media-related matters concerning the association.

Andrew Kauffman, Communications Director with MSHSAA, welcomed Pettus to the committee, stating:

"We're thrilled to have Jared join our Media Advisory Committee. His experience and passion for local sports broadcasting will be invaluable in our efforts to enhance media coverage of high school athletics across Missouri."

KFMO-AM 1240, founded in 1947, is the longest-running radio station in St. Francois County. Known for its extensive sports programming, KFMO broadcasts over 250 games annually, covering local high school and local collegiate sports. The station is also an affiliate of the Kansas City Chiefs, further cementing its status as a sports broadcasting powerhouse in the region.

This appointment not only recognizes Pettus’ contributions to sports journalism but also reinforces KFMO's role in fostering community engagement through local sports coverage.

 

About KFMO-AM 1240:
KFMO-AM 1240 is the premier radio station for local sports coverage in St. Francois County, Missouri and founded in 1947. In March of 2022, husband and wife team, Chuck and Chelley Odle of Odle Media Group, LLC purchased KFMO and its sister station B104.3 FM. KFMO is a Conservative News/Talk format and B104 is a Classic Hits music format. Odle Media Group, LLC is committed to providing the best in musical entertainment, local news, sports and weather to the Parkland and beyond. KFMO-1240 AM broadcasts over 250 high school and collegiate games annually and is an affiliate of the Kansas City Chiefs. With a strong commitment to community involvement, KFMO continues to be a cornerstone of local media and sports coverage. You can learn more by visiting www.kfmo.com.

 

About MSHSAA:
The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) promotes the value of participation, sportsmanship, team play, and personal excellence to develop citizens who make positive contributions to their community and support the democratic principles of our state and nation.