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John Beaulieu

The B-Man Is Back In Ohio: John Beaulieu Joins The Oasis

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Dayton, OH radio icon John "B-Man" Beaulieu is coming back on the air in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with a new role at 106.7 The Oasis. Beaulieu is best known for the 41 years he spent at 104.7 WTUE, originally joining the station in April 1981.
Norman Davis

After 70 Years In Radio, Norman Davis Passes At 88

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Norman Davis, a veteran air talent known for his magic-mushroom-fueled overnight shows on San Francisco's KSAN during the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 88. Davis's career spanned 70 years across both AM and FM and almost every genre.
Eli Gold

Alabama Football Parts Ways With Longtime Radio Voice Eli Gold

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After a triumphant return in 2023 following a battle with cancer, the University of Alabama has let go of iconic football radio voice Eli Gold. Gold will pass the microphone to Chris Stewart after being on the Crimson Tide Sports Network since 1988.
Mike Grabicki

Mike Grabicki Takes Interim Lead At Spokane Public Radio

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Dr. Cary Boyce is resigning as Spokane Public Radio President and General Manager after more than a decade of leading the NPR member. To ensure a smooth transition, SPR’s Board of Directors has appointed Mike Grabicki as the interim General Manager.
Wendy Williams

Radio Hall of Famer Wendy Williams Diagnosed With Aphasia

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Media personality Wendy Williams has been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, as confirmed by her care team. The announcement comes amid recent speculations about her health following her retirement from television.
Emme Tomimbang Burns

Hawaii Radio Trailblazer Emme Tomimbang Passes At 73

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Hawaii media and community leader Emmeline Tomimbang Burns, known affectionately as "Emme," passed away Monday night at the age of 73 in Honolulu. She is being remembered as a trailblazer for women in Hawaii radio and television.
Colt Parkey Falen Bonsett

Colt Parkey Rejoins 101.3 KDWB For Mornings With Falen Bonsett

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After the success of Falen & Zach, iHeart Minneapolis' 101.3 KDWB is moving Falen Bonsett to mornings for the Falen & Colt Show, which sees the return of former KDWB night personality Colt Parkey.
Andy Chanley

After Two Decades, Andy Chanley Heads East To Audacy Chicago

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Andy Chanley is headed to the Midwest to join Audacy Chicago's 93XRT (WXRT). He will serve as Music Director and Afternoon Drive Host starting March 11. Chanley previously held the same roles at public AAA station KCSN in Los Angeles.
Bill Smee

Audacy VP of News Bill Smee Is Stepping Down

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Audacy Vice President of News Bill Smee has announced he is no longer with the company. Smee joined then-Entercom in August 2020 to help oversee operations for the company's 25 locally-based news stations.
Kris Fisher

Beasley Augusta Reels In Kris Fisher As WHHD PD

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Kris Fisher has returned to Beasley Media Group's WHHD 98.3 in Augusta, GA as Program Director. Fisher had been away from radio for five years, and previously managed Beasley Las Vegas' Star 107.9 (KVGS) and Jammin’ 105.7 (KOAS) for the year before that.

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