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While hunting with a friend, Jamie McKibbin was reported missing Sunday night. Both men were found Monday afternoon. The boat was not found. McKibbin and his wife Katina own the McKibbin Media Group which includes WKHM AM/FM and WIBM in Jackson and WCSR AM/FM in Hillsdale.  

The flip on 105.7 is made to Alternative in the Ohio market. iHeart Central Ohio President Kris Foley said “There’s a significant appetite in Columbus for new music discovery and a place to rediscover some 90s and 2000s Alternative music hits which has a strong nostalgic appeal right now.”

Mornings are changing in Tulsa in December. Tige Rodgers and Daniel Baker will join Amber Glaze on 98.5 KVOO.

Premier Networks is offering two, four-hour specials hosted by CMT's Cody Alan. CMT After MidNite Friendsgiving Special and Home For the Holidays will feature interviews and themed music.

The Gracie Interview Series – Virtual Gathering, hosted by the Alliance for Women in Media, this week will feature Jessica Cordova Kramer, CEO, Lemonada Media. The program will look at the start-up success of the podcast originator.

NRG Media’s 107.3 FM (KBBK-FM/HD1) in Lincoln, NE has rebranded for the season. The "At Work Station" with music from the 90’s through today, is now “Lincoln’s Christmas Station”.

Holiday Toys for Girls and Boys, a virtual event to benefit Toys for Tots, dedicated to bring toys and smiles to less fortunate children across the country is underway. 100% of the virtual donations will be turned into physical toys under a family’s tree Christmas morning.

Country Radio Broadcasters has released the list of nominees for this year’s New Faces of Country Music® Show voting. Voting for the Class of 2021 opens November 30 and runs through December 4.

iHeartMedia Atlanta is helping the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Giving Tuesday event runs today from 6 AM - 10 PM.

Entercom has appointed Leo Baldwin as Brand Manager of Y98 (KYKY-FM) and 102.5 KEZK (KEZK-FM) in St. Louis. Baldwin recently programmed WRMF and WEAT in West Palm Beach where he was also the Ops Manager for a seven-station cluster.