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

Park Hills, Mo. (KFMO) - 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.

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.

"We're thrilled to have Jared join our Media Advisory Committee," says Andrew Kauffman, Communications Director with MSHSAA. "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.