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The radio just got a whole lot more interesting in West Price Hill, Ohio. Tuesday night, June 30, and Wednesday afternoon, July 1, someone hijacked the frequency of the FM Radio Station 87.9 and played the unedited versions of the Geto Boys music uninterrupted and nonstop.The residents of West Price Hill were not too happy as they really thought their minds were playing tricks on them. Yes, that pun was intended. One of the local residents, Pete Witte, noted, he did not approve of kids being able to hear such language on the radio. [...]

KDAY 93.5 FM, Southern California's original hip-hop and R&B radio station, and the first Radio Station of Meruelo Media, Southern California's leading minority-owned media group, announced today that it reached its highest Quarterly cume and AQH share ratings in two years for the second quarter of 2014 according to the recently-released Nielsen Audio July Personal People Meter (PPM) data.Q2 2014 KDAY Rating Highlights,In Q2 2014 KDAY posted a significant audience increase with a total audience cume of over 1.17 million listeners and AQH at 14,800 with AQH share at 1.6Adults and Men 18-34 and Adults and Men 18-49 [...]

I almost didn't post this because I didn't have time to preview. Then I told myself to listen to a couple of minutes of it because I greatly appreciate honest, hardworking people in the industry who don't play by the "rules" and are kindred to my own conceptual and out-of-the-box thinking. Successful people who go against the grain and take chances are often targeted in the black community so many learn to hide their insecurity and forge

The Industry Dot Biz: Carter Broadcast Group’s KPRT-AM (Gospel 1590)/Kansas City, MO announces the retirement of morning drive host, Freddie Bell, after over 38 years with the station.“I thank the Carter Family for allowing me to work at the nation’s oldest, operated and owned African American radio station. It has been a joy being here and working with so many talented people over the years. I could not ask for a more rewarding experience. The time has come for me to explore the next chapter in my life. I wish all the CBG family the very best in the future. I will never forget my time at KPRS-FM and KPRT- AM,” said Freddie Bell.“Freddie Bell worked here for over 38 years. Over these years, he contributed a lot to our organization. He’s an inspiration to the Kansas City community. Freddie worked passionately for many years and contributed to our success in many ways. We will miss his leadership and he deserves time for family and personal interests. On behalf of the whole staff, I wish him a happy and successful future”, said Myron Fears, OM/PD.Bell’s last day at KPRT-AM was September 8th.Carter Broadcast Group is celebrating 65 years of being the oldest African American owned broadcasting company in the country and currently owns two stations in the Kansas City area.

It's not every day that a fight breaks out live on-air at radio station but it does happen.  It's rare that it is actually caught on film.  Greensboro, NC- WFMY-TV obtained a video of the alleged fight that resulted in the suspension of Jared and Katie in the Morning on 1075 KZL. Jared and Katie in the Morning is popular morning show that is broadcast in Greensboro, NC 6am -10am. [...]

Look who stopped by Power 98 during the RCA Records Anthony Hamilton Takeover @ Power 98 legendary Lyor Cohen. Check out Anthony's new single "Amen" now playing online and a radio station near you. [Photo credit AJ Savage]

The Industry Dot Biz: Eyewitness news, KWCH12 in Wichita, KS, states Antwon Banks, 31, was arrested for murdering radio station employee, board op Daniel Flores, in 2014. He goes on trial today for that murder. That's about the only info this video gives that's a complete sentence and thought.Otherwise, there is very little offered here in the line of motive, evidence or even a connection to the victim. It is later revealed that Banks did not know the victim but his girlfriend, Lisa Bryce, worked at the station. So why would Banks kill Flores?This story gets very strange. [...]

Los Angeles, CA. (August 11, 2015) --- LA RAZA 97.9FM, leading radio station level in Los Angeles, California owned by Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) (Nasdaq: SBSA) announced the launch of the new evening show: "The Show of Huerquilla" which began its broadcast on Thursday, August 6th. Listeners can already hear the commentary and energetic voice sinigual Erika "The Huerquilla" Garza dearest who returns to race 97.9FM where she previously had a radio program in 2006-2008. "The Show of Huerquilla" will be a full and entertaining show ideal for home, full of the best music of the moment and skillfully mixed reviews of entertainment and sports from the successful and sympathetic view of "The Huerquilla". The program is broadcast live from 3-7 pm Monday through Friday RACE 97.9FM, the leading radio station in the Mexican Regional format in Los Angeles. For more information, see www.979laraza.com and www.yosoyraza.com."We are excited by the return of Erika Garza's family SBS Radio. His voice is sinigual a refreshing choice in the competitive evening hours and will surely give our loyal listeners a lively program which can be related in content, language and culture. " Said Marko Radlovic, Senior Vice President / Regional Manager / West Zone of Spanish Broadcasting System.Juan Carlos Hidalgo, Director of West Coast programming in Spanish Broadcasting System said: "Erika Garza is a broadcaster with extensive experience in the form of Regional Mexican music. It is enshrined in all TV and radio programs, national and local personality; and sports commentator. We are pleased that returns home to LA RAZA 97.9FM for the benefit of our listeners. ""I am extremely grateful, honored and privileged to have made a return to angelina radio. Having direct contact with people is priceless. I did not expect the caloroso hosting hundreds of listeners and colleagues who joined celebrate my arrival. I feel very blessed. Thankfully, the directors of La Raza and SBS for this opportunity. We will work hard to always give listeners the program they want to hear, "said Erika" The Huerquilla "Garza.