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Timothy Gerard Girton, an on-air host and program director for two Louisville stations, died last Monday at the age of 58. Girton worked as an on-air host for WMJM (101.3 FM, Magic) and WGZB (96.5 FM).

Audacy's Boston sports station WEEI (93.7 FM) has hired Adam Jones to serve as a co-host during the afternoon drive block with Meghan Ottolini and Christian Arcand. As part of the new talent line-up, Jones & Mego will debut January 30 with the new afternoon team.

iHeartMedia has appointed Tracy Bethea as program director of WDIA (1070 AM), its urban oldies and classic soul station in Memphis. She reports to Sue “Bis Sue” Purnell, the senior vice president of programming at iHeart's mid-South area.

Employees at three public radio stations in Missouri have voted for a statement of intent to form a union. The vote affects staff at three stations operated by St. Louis Public Radio: KWMU (90.7 FM) in St. Louis, WQUB (90.3 FM) in Quincy and KMST (88.5 FM) in Rolla.

iHeartMedia says its Denver-based world-class rock station KBCO (97.3 FM) has hired Robbyn Hart to host mid-days, starting Monday. Hart will host the midday show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, and will report to program director Scott Arbough.

The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation has opened the nomination and entry process for the 2023 Celebration of Service to America Awards. The deadline for entries is March 13, 2023. To enter, go HERE.

Iliad Media Group’s self-syndication unit announced Joey & Lauren in the Morning have added Rhythmic CHR KEZE Hot 96.9 in Spokane as a new affiliate.

The National Association of Broadcasters is gearing up to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary. The centennial celebration will include activities and events throughout the year, with the cornerstone of NAB's 100th anniversary commemorated in a new online portal that launched this week.

Amy Leimbach has been named the regional SVP of sales for the newly-created greater Texas region, and Steve Earnhart has been appointed regional SVP of sales for the greater Arizona region. Additionally, Breeanna Malik has been named the executive VP of the unified partnership team at iHeartMedia.

Storic Media Podcast Networks has launched a new podcast that probes some of the most-heinous crimes committed in recent history. The show, Code Name: Siren, is hosted by former British police detective Nina Hobson, who has investigated a wide range of crimes.