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Buck Suhr

Buck’s Back In The Booth: Suhr Returns For IU Football Broadcasts

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Buck Suhr is shedding retirement to get back in the radio booth for Indiana University Football. Suhr will pair up once again with Voice of the Hoosiers, Don Fischer, as former color commentator Rhett Lewis moves to the Big Ten Network for the 2024 season.
Jaybeau Jones

Jaybeau Jones Takes Mornings On New Hampshire’s Frank FM

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Jaybeau Jones joins Binnie Media's Frank FM morning lineup across multiple New Hampshire stations starting August 5. Jones, a Rhode Island Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, has been on SiriusXM’s '70s channel for the past twelve years.
Mike Missanelli

Mike Missanelli Returning To Philadelphia Radio On The Fanatic

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The rumors have been confirmed: veteran Philadelphia broadcaster Mike Missanelli is returning to 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN). Missanelli will take the midday position from Bob Cooney, who was let go by the station earlier this week.
Ian Kelly

Spokane’s 92.9 ZZU Announces Ian Kelly as New Program Director

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Morgan Murphy Media Spokane has promoted Ian Kelly to Program Director of 92.9 ZZU. Kelly, who has been with Morgan Murphy since 2006, will take on the new programming responsibilities alongside his existing duties as PD of Hot 96.9.
Nebraska Broadcasters Association

Nebraska Broadcasters Announce 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

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The Nebraska Broadcasters Association revealed its 2024 Hall of Fame class of three - all with ties to radio. Kent Boughton, Jane Monnich, and Dave Webber will be inducted during the 89th Annual NBA Convention in Lincoln on August 6.
Gideon Dean

Gideon Dean Goes Pro At Williamsburg’s Cannon Country 107.9

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After flipping formats in March, Davis Media's Cannon Country 107.9 (WBQK) has found its first local air talent in Gideon Dean. Dean will voice evenings on the Williamsburg, VA, signal and serve as the station's Communications Director.
Bonnie & Jeremiah

Bonnie & Jeremiah Seal Their Spot on Dallas’ 94.9 KLTY Mornings

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After less than a two-month trial period, Salem Media Group Dallas' 94.9 KLTY has officially named Bonnie Curry and Jeremiah Richardson as the Christian station's new morning team. Bonnie & Jeremiah replaces Hudson & Stringer, who held KLTY mornings from 2022.
Bob Cooney

The Fanatic Cuts Longtime Philly Sports Reporter After 7 Years

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Beasley Media Group Philadelphia's 97.5 The Fanatic (WPEN) is parting ways with midday host Bob Cooney. Cooney, who had been with the station since 2017, announced the split on social media. 
Michael Toulouse

Michael Toulouse Announces Retirement from Classical Music Indy

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Syndicated Classical radio personality Michael Toulouse has announced his retirement from Classical Music Indy. Toulouse joined the station as Program Director in 2008, going on to host Anytime Classical, which is heard across the country.
Jim West

Former Baltimore Morning Host Jim West Passes Away At 95

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Former WBAL NewsRadio host Jim West has passed away due to heart failure at the age of 95. Known best as the co-host of morning show Jones & West, his career spanned several decades, moving from sports broadcasting to a broader radio presence in Baltimore.

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