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'The Dean of Baltimore Traffic Reporting' Jim Russ has died. Russ kept a keen eye on the roads in the WBAL/98 Rock listening area for the past decade. The station reported that Russ died suddenly. The cause was not announced.

Three versions of the Baka Boyz mix show are being offered for the Labor Day weekend. Three hour Hip-Hop, Classic Hip-Hop and CHR programs are available.

The New Faces of Country Music Showcase at CRS 2022 has sold-out. CRS ’22 is set to return in person in Nashville February 23-25, 2022.

Jax Sports Radio WJXL-AM 1010, and VSiN have a content distribution deal. More than 50 hours of The Sports Betting Network content will air on the Jacksonville station.

Minnesota Public Radio's The Current has added Diane Miller as a host and producer. Miller is a local musician and journalist; she will host the weekly The Local Show.

iHeartMedia Oklahoma City debuts 94.7 FM The Ref Oklahoma Sports Talk. 90's Rock is the format giving way for sports which will feature KREF-AM's weekday lineup. KREF is located in Norman, Oklahoma.

The Consumer Technology Association has announced that CES 2022 will require in-person attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. The massive technology event is in Las Vegas in January. CES is also providing a virtual option.

With COVID cases rising The Alliance for Women in Media & Foundation has moved their 46th annual Gracie Awards Gala, originally scheduled for Monday, September 27 in California, to a fully virtual event.

Conservative talker Phil Valentine remains in “grave condition” a month after being hospitalized with COVID-19. His family is asking friends and listeners to "pray for a miracle." It was about a month ago Valentine revealed he had COVID. A few days later he was placed on a ventilator.

The Independent Broadcasters Association's next webinar on August 19th is called How Stations Can Engage Listeners with the Syndicated Program 2 Guys Named Chris. The webinar begins at 4PM Eastern.