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Sinclair Communications’ “SportsRadio 96.5” 850 WTAR Norfolk and translators 96.5 W243EK Hampton and 96.5 W243DJ Norfolk have entered stunt mode running a loop of Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back” and construction sounds. WTAR had featured the national Fox Sports Radio lineup with local programming limited to a Saturday morning program hosted by J Lee. The station […] […]

In a deal not yet filed with the FCC, Strong Tower Christian Media will acquire CHR “98.3 Hot-FM” WIRO Garrison KY/Portsmouth OH from Fowler Media Partners for an undisclosed amount. The buyers own two stations in the Dayton OH market and are also acquiring a translator in Zanesville OH (see below). Fowler Media Partners, LLC […] […]

Mindi B. Madison, 52, of Indianapolis, has been charged by information with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Madison will make her initial appearance on September 15, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 349, at the federal court in Indianapolis. According to court documents, Madison began working as an Accounting Specialist for WFYI Public Media (“WFYI”) […] […]

Audacy Country “100.7 The Wolf” KKWF Seattle has added Gabe Mercer to its “Morning Wolfpack” led by Matt McAllister. Mercer will continue to host 10am-12pm on both KKWF and 107.9 KMLE Phoenix. The Washington native began her career as an intern at 710 KIRO Seattle, before joining Audacy Phoenix in multiple roles including Promotions Coordinator […] […]

iHeartMedia has promoted Ronnie Bloodworth to Area President for the Midsouth Area overseeing all of the company’s clusters in Alabama, Mississippi, Memphis TN and Pensacola FL. Bloodworth, who already oversees Biloxi, Hattiesburg, Jackson, Laurel, and Tupelo MS plus Memphis TN, Mobile AL, and Pensacola FL, will now add Birmingham, Gadsden, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa AL […] […]

Mid-West Family Broadcasting Rhythmic CHR “93.1 Jamz” WJQM De Forest/Madison WI will add Premiere Networks’ The Breakfast Club for mornings starting September 14. To make room for the show, current morning host Krista Hatcher has moved to middays at AC “Magic 98” WMGN Madison. Hatcher joined WJQM in 2015 after stints in La Crosse and […] […]