Live Local Campaign draws to a close Jul 28, 2008
There is a lot of need for any type of men s clothing, said Phil Parsons, assistant vice president of MidAmerican Bank and Trust ... Entertainment and restaurants are areas that Parsons said he would look to expand ... In terms of entertainment, Parsons pointed to large festivals in cities like St. Joseph, Mo. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
POLITICS HITS THE WALL... Jul 25, 2008
Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior National Correspondent Jake Tapper. is ABC News' Senior National Correspondent based in the network's Washington bureau. (The Drudge Report)
William (Bill) R. Parsons Jul 24, 2008
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, daughters Crystal Warner of Ione and Cheryl Cutler of Salinas; Sons Brent of Sutter Creek, Mark of Santa Cruz, John of Half Moon Bay, grandchildren Shelby Sifers, Kevin Andersen, Kim Boro, David Warner, John William Parsons, Johnelle Parsons, Jamela and daughter Tamia, and Kayley and Taylor Parsons. Bill was predeceased by grandson Gregory Andersen, and his brother, Jack, who died in May of this year. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Overheard, out and about, Mrs. Grundy sees all, tells all Jul 19, 2008
Don Parsons let me know that there is one in the yard of Ken and Shannon Vickery on Sanford Road. Beulah Carrera of Clearview telephoned that she has one with five trunks, perhaps one known as a white mulberry. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
More than a game: Teammates pay tribute to Jake Walkup Jul 16, 2008
A Cubs error scored Trowbridge and moved Weber s courtesy runner Tyler Hoyt to third for a sacrifice fly by Tyler Parsons to put him across the plate ... The bottom of the fourth saw the Reds add another, Parsons bunting a single and scoring on a sacrifice fly by Austin Taylor ... Parsons laid down another bunt for a single to put two runners on and a Cubs error on a Moore rip allowed Pitsenbarger and Parsons both to come across. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
What's your favorite barbecue joint? Jul 15, 2008
Jermone Parsons knows what he is doing. Best ribs ever, and i kick ass pork sandwhich. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
As Wichita VA campus expands, a southeast shopping center steps up Jul 7, 2008
It recently built an outpatient clinic in Hutchinson and is expanding a clinic in Parsons. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Scores, standings, schedules, etc. Jul 1, 2008
Whit Evans 87, Tyler Parsons 87, Jordan Wilson 87, Adam Hall 88, Blake Conlee 92, Jonathan Lindsey 92, Andrew Hicks 93, Tyler Sloan 94, Kyle Lacy 101, Robert Smith 106. Girls 10-12 (9 holes)Anna Kayte Webb 78. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Body still not identified Jun 19, 2008
Jason Shepherd and Sprague were picked up the evening of June 4 at another family member s house in Parsons, Kan. where they were arrested by city police and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, according to Sacramento authorities. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Go Daddy offers support to Iowa flooding victims Jun 16, 2008
The Scottsdale-based Internet domain name registrar, which has facilities in Iowa that have not been affected, decided to make a donation Friday afternoon, according to a letter sent by company CEO Bob Parsons. Company representatives who work in the area also are volunteering their time as flooding has ravaged the state and other parts of the Midwest. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Lansings earns 4-2 victory over Piper Jun 12, 2008
Tyler Parsons came in for the last two outs for the Reds, forcing groundouts on the two batters he saw ... The third saw the boys once again jump early, Parsons doubling in the leadoff spot and coming home on a fielder s choice knock by Brandon Wilson. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Sizzling with excitement, graduates leave BHS Jun 10, 2008
All three of the student speakers thanked the administration, faculty and family members for helping them, as class president Jeffery Parsons said, make what seemed like only a dream become a reality. Today we celebrate our efforts, and realize that this effort was worth the fight, Parsons said in his opening remarks ... While the graduates may not know what lies ahead for them, Parsons said, they can be confident that they are fully prepared for it. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Obama's church of ill will Jun 3, 2008
Haggee, Parsons, Falwell, Pat Robertson are just some examples. I doubt it s possible to be a member of a protestant church (except maybe the tamest and most conservative of denomination) without being mired in some pastor controversy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Better, perhaps, than fish in a barrelCasa Grande business tries raising fries in underground tubes May 29, 2008
Oscar Perez/Dispatch, Larry Pierce, left, and Neal Parsons, right, partners in The Underground Fish Farm, look at plans for an adjustable screen with electrician Douglas Mulener ... Neal Parsons and partner Larry Pierce are working on the prototype at The Underground Fish Farm site on South Thornton Road ... They are attracting some interest in a concept Parsons helped hatch, just not much financial backing yet. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Cisowski joins Engineered Storage Products May 16, 2008
Its company portfolio consists of Columbian TecTank, Engineered Storage Products Co. and CST Vulcan Inc. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are in Parsons, Kan. Winchester, Tenn. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
May 14 record May 15, 2008
Benjamin G. Parsons, 45, of Boone, was eastbound when he lost control and went into the north ditch striking an embankment. Parsons was taken by ambulance to the Boone County Hospital for treatment. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
Local angling team takes second at Okla. tournament May 6, 2008
Sports The local four-state angling team of Zac Udock, Girard and Jim Zaleski, Parsons finished just about a pound away from a new boat this past weekend as they competed in the Falcon Rods Grand Challenge Fishing Tournament on Oklahoma's Grand Lake of the Cherokees. 050608 SPORTS 3 THE MORNING SUN The local four-state angling team of Zac Udock, Girard and Jim Zaleski, Parsons finished just about a pound away from a new boat this past weekend as they competed in the Falcon Rods Grand Challenge... (SunOnline)
Pittsburg boys first at Chanute Invitational May 4, 2008
22) and Leola Kinnard in the long jump (2nd, 15' 9 1/4"). The PHS girls 4x800 relay team also finished second in 10:51.62 and Jacoby Spresser was third in the 800 in 2:39.21. The girls team was seventh overall as the host Blue Comets won the team title with Fort Scott, Independence, Iola and Labette County rounding out the top five. High school track and field at Chanute Sports Complex Girls Team results 1. Chanute 105, 2. Fort Scott 89, 3. Independence 69, 4. Iola 62, 5. Labette County 60, 6.... (SunOnline)
Death Notices for Tuesday, April 29 May 2, 2008
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Parsons, Kansas City, Mo ... Michael Parsons and wife Amy, Independence, and Brian Parsons, Kansas City, Mo ... four great-grandchildren, Thomas Boettcher, Owensville, Mikayla Parsons, Haley Grisham and Megan Grisham, all of Independence; one brother, Eugene Brewster and wife Skeeter, Silver Lake, Kan. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Tornado video: The day after May 2, 2008
Ray Parsons wrote on Apr 30, 2008 10:03 AM:" being from Kansas i know what you are going through.....GLAD no one was killed!!!!!!!!!!!! ". Submit a Comment. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Stock cars return to The Rock May 2, 2008
"ARCA LEADERS: Entries include nine-time ARCA RE/MAX Series champion Frank Kimmel, who is second in points even though he is without a sponsor this season after starting his own team.* Points leader Matt Carter occupies the No. 46 Clement Racing Ford vacated by Kimmel. Carter is the son of Travis Carter, who was the crew chief for then-Ellerbe resident Benny Parsons when he won the 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup Series championship at Rockingham.OTHER NOTABLE ENTRIES: Bobby Gerhart is a series... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pittsburg's Tanner Smith leads off both games with a triple Apr 23, 2008
The Dragons remain undefeated in Southeast Kansas League play and will host Parsons at JayCee Ballpark on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.. High school baseball. (SunOnline)
Achievement center touts successful fundraiser Apr 18, 2008
It would not have been possible without the phenomenal support of our sponsors, said Phil Parsons, president of the board of directors ... The back wall is in definite need of repair, Parsons said ... The event was to get people to come out and enjoy themselves, and maybe get a few people to come out that had never been here before, Parsons said. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Exhibit features photographs from post-Civil War Jewish community Apr 17, 2008
"The rest represented Jews from surrounding towns, including Galena, Baxter Springs, Parsons and Pleasanton. Pine Lawn served as a regional cemetery because, although almost every town in southeast Kansas had at least one or two Jewish families, Fort Scott was the only place with a Jewish burial society and cemetery.". She said that a rabbi from Kansas City officiated at funerals, and also performed weddings. (SunOnline)
Texas Relay Results Apr 7, 2008
79m 12 Parsons, Emory FR North Carolina 49. 99m 164-00 FOUL 49. (Uclabruins.com)
New blood needed for old tradition Apr 5, 2008
"It was very rewarding," Parsons said. "It was my first time to do that and it was a lot of fun seeing all the people. That's what Thanksgiving is all about, coming together.". (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Lewisburg Honor Roll (7) Apr 4, 2008
Haley Akin, Gregory Irvin, Spencer Parsons, Tyler Ray, Jacob Vincent, Taylor Gray, Jacob Heltsley, Rachel Palmgren, Cassidy Price, Michelle Richardson, Jesse Vincent, Candice Wood, Carrie Coleman, Jacob Crain, Randah Hutchinson, Layton Morgan, Hannah Statton, Farrah Wallace ... Jessica Anderson, Matthew Hamilton, Justin Inscoe, Katie Settle, Katie Young, Brittany Bush, Alexis Harris, Phineas Parsons, Houston Spears, Dakota Flewallen, Jefferson Hendrix, Amber Rosser, Leighann Ayres, Cash... (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Auction ushers in festival Apr 3, 2008
checks out the mouth of one of these pair of mules just prior to owner Colten Hendrix of Parsons taking them into the ring for auction Tuesday afternoon ... Colten Hendrix of Parsons shows off this pair of mules to good advantage to prospective buyers during the Mule Day Mule Sale Auction. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Pastor, wife to walk for health care Mar 29, 2008
The couple hopes to make about 20 miles each day, with stops in McCune, Parsons, Neodesha, Altoona, Buffalo, Yates Center, Burlington, Melvern Lake, Pomona Lake and Lake Shawnee. Friends, supporters and other interested persons may share a portion of the walk with them. (SunOnline)
Vike netters 4th at Hesston Mar 27, 2008
The second division included Trinity Academy (20), Concordia (10), Parsons (4) and Hutch Trinity (2). Smoky Valley's Chase Dippel took third at No. 1 singles, while Jarrod Altenborg was fourth at No. 2 singles. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Western Kentucky happy to state its case in NCAA Tournament Mar 26, 2008
Walter Hodge scored 18 points and Chandler Parsons added 15, and Florida defeated Arizona State, 70-57, at Tempe, Ariz ... The Gators, the two-time defending NCAA champions, watched an early 17-3 lead evaporate, but they responded with a 15-6 run and put the game away on Parsons' 3-pointer with 2:32 to play. (Boston Globe)
Flying the friendly skies Mar 21, 2008
"He would make everybody mad if he was leaving Los Angeles and Hedda Hopper or Luella Parsons were late getting on the plane," she said. "He would make the plane wait.". (The News-Herald)
You missed Dinosaur City ... Soriano to pitch! Mar 15, 2008
Had the Band of Horses great second CD blaring, then some Gram Parsons and the Flying Burrito Brothers live (from a show at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco when they opened for the Dead) and finally, as I rolled into Clearwater, the terrific new John Doe album, his most rockin and best solo work to date ... SIN CITY by Gram Parsons and Chris Hilman ... It is neither Graham Park nor Graham Parsons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Labette County will be a tall order for the Cowgirls Mar 6, 2008
The Lady Grizzlies' road to a state appearance came with a 52-43 sub-state quarterfinal win over Parsons, and a tight 35-33 victory over Columbus in the semifinals. Labette County earned their trip by defeating Girard 62-45 in the sub-state championship game. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Looking Back Mar 6, 2008
Leonard and Lela Rotenburger visited over the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Parsons of Evansdale, Iowa and helped them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Flint Ridge Kels and Bill Redlinger have started to hew down our ol maple tree in the back yard and are piling it up as firewood which we are thankful for as the tree is really large and old and we were afraid a windstorm might split it and damage a house or two or here. (Kalona News, IA)
Harris sells Parsons Sun, Chanute Tribune to Family Media Mar 5, 2008
- Harris Enterprises, Inc., has sold the Parsons Sun and Chanute Tribune to Family Media, Inc., the companies announced Tuesday ... Harris, based in Hutchinson, has owned the Chanute Tribune since 1927 and the Parsons Sun since 1982. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Consultants par for course Mar 3, 2008
Councilor Renee Parsons has a problem with the Lauer contract and others that she claims are "sole source" contracts awarded without a competitive bid process. "I think the whole process of how we do contracts needs to be reformed," Parsons said. (Durango Herald)
Prep wrestling, college basketball, college softball Mar 2, 2008
International Hockey LeagueIHLSuspended Fort Wayne F Luciano Aquino two games and Bloomington F Don Parsons one game for their actions during the Bloomington at Fort Wayne game on Feb. 29. COLLEGEBINGHAMTONPromoted Sarah McClellan to womens soccer coach. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
5-Star Freshman Tracker Feb 26, 2008
9 rpg The Buzz: Parsons had only one field-goal attempt (he made it) in 14 minutes in the Gators' win over South Carolina. 20. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Pittsburg woman built aircraft parts during WWII Feb 24, 2008
She was fortunate that her husband Norman, who later became a Pittsburg police officer, was deferred from military service because he worked as a guard at the Kansas Ordnance Plant in Parsons and also because they had a small son, Ed.. Despite the hardships, Finley remembers those World War II days as "a really great time. It seemed that people bonded together then. We had one purpose to win the war and get everything back together.". (SunOnline)
No. 13 Tigers host No. 6 Sooners in Pivotal Big 12 Showdown Feb 21, 2008
Her 15 event titles ranks her second in the Big 12 Conference, ahead of nine-time All-American, Emily Parsons of Nebraska. Shire also enters the meet ranked eighth on floor and 19th on vault. (Mutigers.com)
Dragons sweep Parsons at home Feb 20, 2008
Fondren burned Parsons for 25 points Friday night, 18 in the third quarter alone, as Pittsburg earned a 65-51 victory in the Southeast Kansas League doubleheader at the Pittsburg High School gymnasium ... " Pittsburg (15-4 overall, 12-3 SEK) held a five-point lead and quickly extended it to 13 with an 8-0 run to start the second half sparked by a pair of Fondren 3-pointers, his first two shots of the quarter. Parsons (3-16, 3-12) trimmed the Pittsburg down to four, 44-40, before the Dragons... (SunOnline)
Harden leads the way for Arizona State Feb 20, 2008
4 ppg, 4 rpg The Buzz: Parsons had four points in both of the Gators' losses last week and shot 30. 8 percent (4-for-13) from the field. (Arizona State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Getting to Know Floor General, Kate Achter Feb 19, 2008
com feature by Nate Parsons ... com feature by Nate Parsons ... BY NATE PARSONS, BGSU Athletic Communications - Kate-O-Potato is the Guitar Hero-playin', Smashing Pumpkins-lovin', 5-7 leader of the Bowling Green State University women's basketball team that went to the Sweet Sixteen last season. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Teams enter final weeks of season Feb 19, 2008
Elsewhere around the area, the Pittsburg boys are fresh off a big 65-55 win over Chanute and will take on Parsons with their eye on keeping pace with Coffeyville for the Southeast Kansas League title. Parsons will have to play two games in a row coming off last night's game with Fort Scott. (SunOnline)
Taking care of home Feb 16, 2008
Coffeyville, posting a 73-64 victory at Parsons, maintained its league lead at 12-2 as Pittsburg now stands at 11-3. Chanute girls, 48-44. (SunOnline)
Dragons ready for Chanute Feb 15, 2008
Other matchups in the SEK have Coffeyville traveling to Parsons, Columbus at Labette County and Iola at Fort Scott. Girls games start at 6 p.m. with boy's games following at 7:30 p.m.. (SunOnline)
Beasley class of five-star freshmen Feb 13, 2008
Football Recruit Search. Basketball Recruit Search. (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Winter may be far from over, climatologist explains Feb 13, 2008
"The average annual snowfall in Kansas is 19 inches. It ranges from 11 inches a year in Parsons to over 40 inches a year in Goodland.". Knapp, who runs the Kansas Weather Data Library based in Kansas State University Research and Extension, said the greatest 24-hour snowfall recorded in Kansas was on October 26, 1997 when Norcatur received 24 inches. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Derby bowlers show their skill at Derby Bowl Feb 13, 2008
Kristen Parsons took the lead of the jr/mjr girl game with 213 while Courtney Hill won over the series with 544 pins. Comments. (Derby Daily Reporter, KS)
HAPPY GRADU - IRTHDAY! Feb 12, 2008
Her mother's first job was taking a bus each day from Pittsburg to Parsons, Kan. to work in a defense plant near the end of World War II. She would later work in a shoe store, at the Army and Navy store, as a cook at a fraternity house and as a housemother at the college in Warrensburg. (The Examiner)
Post a comment Feb 11, 2008
Posted by: Will Parsons, Amherst, MA 07 February 2008. So where is the information about Ron Paul in this article. (International Herald Tribune)
Venable takes more space along Pratt St. corridor Feb 11, 2008
Hopkins wanted to use the space for research and offices but pulled back from those plans before moving in and decided instead to put the fourth floor office space back on the market, said Tim Parsons, spokesman for Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Huckabee wins locally, statewide Feb 10, 2008
Local PARSONS Apparently, Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark ... 021008 LOCAL 2 THE MORNING SUN PARSONS Apparently, Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark ... PARSONS Apparently, Gov. Mike Huckabee, R-Ark. (SunOnline)
Republican caucus slated for today Feb 9, 2008
Local PARSONS The Kansas Republican caucus will begin at 10 a.m. today at the Parsons Municipal Building, 112 S. 17th ... Any registered Republican may attend any caucus in their congressional district, but the nearest one to Crawford County will be in Parsons ... 020908 LOCAL 2 THE MORNING SUN PARSONS The Kansas Republican caucus will begin at 10 a.m. today at the Parsons Municipal Building, 112 S. 17th. (SunOnline)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Feb 9, 2008
If you live in Cherokee, Crawford, Bourbon, Labette or Neosho Counties and you want to vote for your preferred Republican presidential candidate, you will need to be in Parsons this Saturday morning, February 9th, 2008 to attend the Republicn Caucus. The caucus will be located at the Parsons Municipal Building located at 17th and Main St. The doors will open at 8:30 A.M. People should arrive early so we can start the meeting on time at 10:00 A.M. There is no presidential primary in Kansas this... (SunOnline)
Pittsburg eyes task at hand ... Indy Feb 8, 2008
Pittsburg eyes task at hand. Web Results powered by yahoo. (SunOnline)
Mailbag: What's German's future? Feb 5, 2008
-- Keith S., Parsons, Kan. Lumsden, acquired from the White Sox in the Mike MacDougal trade in 2006, is on the 40-man roster and attended the Royals FanFest expressing great optimism for Spring Training. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Over 30 years of bipartisan work Jan 31, 2008
Under Governor Joan Finney, her secretary of transportation, Mike Johnston (a former democratic senator from Parsons) at the urging of Sen. Martin and myself advanced construction of U.S. 69 from Arma to Ft. Scott to the top of the re-construction priority list. (SunOnline)
Event raises $1,220 to fight cancer Jan 30, 2008
4 miles; Bruce Edwards with 20 miles; and Mike Parsons with 15. 25 miles. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
PHS ready for battle with Coffeyville Jan 29, 2008
Fort Scott, Coffeyville and Independence are log-jammed in fourth at 5-4 with Parsons (2-7), and Iola and Columbus (both 1-8) at the bottom of the league standings ... In other boy's action in the league, Columbus will attempt to rebound after their loss to Chanute by traveling to Parsons ... Parsons was knocked off by Independence 57-45 on Friday night. (SunOnline)
PHS grapplers compete at SEK Invite Jan 28, 2008
" Now the Dragons have some time off before a double-dual with Parsons and Labette County on Feb. 7. "It will give them some time to heal up because they have been a little dinged up with this month of January," Rieck said. "But, they are starting to get to that peak point. " In junior varsity wrestling, Matt Eastham finished first at the Fort Scott JV tournament and Seith Smith finished first at 215. Beau Bennett was third at 215. Matthew Clark can be reached at matthew.clark@morningsun.net or... (SunOnline)
Go Daddy Super Bowl ad finally passes muster, will tout censored commercial Jan 27, 2008
Go Daddy CEO Bob Parsons said he was disappointed the original concept was nixed calling it "hilarious.". "We are going to have to make lemonade out of lemons on this one," he said. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Problems with logo, tagline Jan 26, 2008
Highway 400 should have joined the highway 69 corridor about seven miles north of Pittsburg but instead went near Parsons. But wait, we don't have a 69 corridor. (SunOnline)
Dragons ready for Fort Scott challenge Jan 25, 2008
Parsons at Independence. Friday, January 25, 2008 Story last updated at 1/25/2008 - 1:15 am. (SunOnline)
