Industry News Bits THU 1/8/26
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WJLA/North Georgia (101.1 The Pulse) announced that longtime Atlanta news veteran and Georgia Radio Legend Sandra Parrish has joined the station as the new host of its expanded Saturday morning program and as a recurring guest contributor across The Pulse’s on-air and digital platforms.
“Sandra is one of Georgia’s most respected and recognizable voices, and having her on 101.1 The Pulse is a huge win for our listeners and our community,” said Darien Southerland Carriage Radio Group President. “Her track record of fair, thoughtful coverage and her roots in North Georgia make her the perfect person to lead our Saturday mornings.”
Parrish, an award-winning reporter who spent 28 years at WSB/Atlanta Radio covering Georgia politics, transportation, and education, will host live Saturday mornings 8-noon starting this month. The show will spotlight North Georgia communities with a mix of interviews, local news, lifestyle conversations, and features highlighting the people and places that make the region unique.
HisAir Job Alert – sponsored by FaithSearch Partners
KSLT in Rapid City, South Dakota, is looking for a Creative Services professional who is not only a strong writer and communicator, but also a relatable and engaging on-air host. The ideal candidate can connect with listeners on a deeply personal level, bringing authenticity, vulnerability, and real-life experiences to both their writing and their on-air moments.
If interested in this opening go HERE
The lineup of speakers and musicians for NRB’s signature main stage events for NRB 2026 in Nashville next month. These top voices in media and ministry, will share messages of inspiration and encouragement for Christian communicators at the Opening Session, Worship Service, and the ticketed Closing Gala.
At the Opening Session (Tuesday, February 17, 7:00–9:00 p.m.), attendees with full registration* can hear from HB Charles Jr. and enjoy musical segments by Nicole C. Mullen. The 2026 Opening Session is sponsored by CBN News and Christians Engaged / America Reads the Bible.
All convention attendees with any badge type are eligible to attend the Worship Service (Wednesday, February 18, 8:00–9:00 p.m.) and hear from Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, as well as enjoy powerful musical worship.
All registered convention attendees may choose to purchase tickets to the Closing Gala (Friday, February 20 6:00–9:20 p.m.), a special dinner event featuring the presentation of the 2026 Special Service awards, a message from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and musical segments. The dinner is sponsored by Discovery Institute.
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NRB 2026 takes place February 17-20 in Nashville. Make plans to visit HisAir.Net on the exhibition floor. The HisAir booth is #112 and we’ll be there Wednesday thru Friday looking for you! We’ll have reports on social media sponsored by “Convoy of Hope”.
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REAL Southern Gospel Radio added new station affiliate KILE/Cleveland, TX (94.9). KILE is airing the Sunday morning 4-hour hymn block. Also, WHBK/Marshall, NC. (1460 AM) is airing REAL Southern Gospel Radio.
HisAir is deeply saddened to report Family Life Radio/Tucson midday host Shannyn Caldwell has passed after a year long battle with stage four triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer. She spent 15 years connecting with FLR listeners through her Midday Show and at events across the country.
HisAir Christian Radio & Records Industry News TIMELINE – Jan 8, 2024
Connecticut Radio Fellowship Board President Drew Crandall announced today that Matt Harper has been promoted to General Manager of WIHS/Middletown (104.9 FM).
Harper replaces Steve Tuzeneu who exited and the end of 2023 to join Lakeland, FL stations WPCV, WLKF, WWRZ, and WONN as chief engineer.
Milestones:
Brad Parscale 1 year at Salem Media
Jim Hutson (WYGS/Columbus, IN) passed 2 years agot
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