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McCray Returns to WMBX

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Mark McCray is the new Program Director of X102.3 (WMBX-FM) and Fox sports 640 (WMEN-AM). 20 years ago, McCray helped launch WMBX in West Palm Beach.

iHeart Philly Promotion

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Stacey Thomas has been named Director of Marketing and Promotions for iHeartMedia Philadelphia. Thomas, who has been with the company for 18 years, most recently serving as Promotions Coordinator and Online Content Coordinator.

Longtime Austin Host Passes

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Longtime KUT and KUTX Austin radio personality John Aielli died Sunday. He was 76. Aielli started his career at KUT 90.5 in September 1966 as a part-time announcer between classical pieces.

Alex Silverman Joins KNX News

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Audacy is bringing Alex Silverman to the West Coast as Director of News and Programming at KNX News in Los Angeles. He previously served as Brand Manager of Philadelphia sister station KYW Newsradio since 2018.

Audacy Expands Larry Morgan’s Role

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Larry Morgan in the new Regional Brand Manager for Audacy taking care of KOOL-FM in Phoenix and KXSN-FM in San Diego. Morgan will continue as Assistant Brand Director for KRTH-FM in Los Angeles.

Georgia Tech QB Joins Network

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Former Georgia Tech Quarterback Joe Hamilton has been named color analyst for football broadcasts on the Georgia Tech Sports Network, beginning this season. Hamilton is the co-host of "The Locker Room" morning show on WCNN "The Fan" in Atlanta.

Dunn Back In Hampton Roads

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Jimmy Ray Dunn is back on WGH-FM, Norfolk, Virginia. Dunn was morning co-host on "The Eagle" for 20 years, left for other pursuits for seven years, and has returned to host afternoons.

Joyner Sells Florida Home For $19 Million

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Former syndicated radio host Tom Joyner has sold his waterfront mansion in Golden Beach, Florida for $19 million, according to The L.A. Times. He purchased the 7,340 square foot home in 2010 for $10.5 million and did $7.5 million worth of renovations. Joyner retired back in 2019.

Georgia Radio Icon Byron Dobbs Passes

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Known as the Voice of Cherokee, lifelong Cherokee County Georgia radio icon Byron Dobbs has died. In his more than 65 years in radio he worked for four-decades at Canton, Georgia radio station WCHK, 35 of those years as General Manager.

Raiders Announce Musburger Replacement

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The NFL's L.A. Raiders announced that Jason Horowitz will replace the recently departed Brent Musburger in the radio booth starting with this upcoming season. Horowitz has worked for CBS Sports Network, Westwood One, SiriusXM and ESPNU.

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September 14, 2026

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