After 31 years at iHeartMedia Country “95 KSJ” 94.9 WKSJ-FM Mobile AL, Program Director Bill Black will retire from the station on January 30, 2024.
Black has been with WKSJ-FM since 1992 spending much of his time as PD/midday host. He has spent the past three years co-hosting afternoons with Shelby Mitchell. During his tenure, Black also programmed “K99” WKNN-FM Biloxi MS.
iHeartMedia Mobile/Pensacola’s 95 KSJ, #1 For New Country, announced today the retirement of Bill Black. Bill’s last day on-air will be January 30, 2024.
Bill Black’s career began in 1978 and he has been intricate to the fabric of 95 KSJ since 1992. Bill spent most of his time in middays, including the past three years in the afternoons with Shelby Mitchell. Over his 45-year career, Bill has devoted his time to raising funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
“It’s been an amazing run these past almost 45 years of radio employment, and the last 31 as part of iHeartMedia and 95 KSJ. I’ve had the honor to introduce amazing performers to our Mobile, AL, audience and watch as their careers skyrocketed. My staff has always been more like family and we have cared and carried one another every day,” said Bill Black. “My greatest joy was back in 1998 when I decided to become a member of the St. Jude family. 95 KSJ has raised millions of dollars for St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, aiding in their goal of Finding Cures and Saving Children. 95 KSJ and St. Jude will always have a special place in my heart. A special thank you to my Market President Ronnie Bloodworth, Tony Travatto and brand manager Rod Phillips for allowing me to steer the 95 KSJ ship my way for all these years.”
“If you have ever spent time with Bill, you either laughed or found out just how passionate he was for helping the children of St. Jude. Being in radio, we have a responsibility to entertain and serve our communities. Bill did both for over 45 years. Thank you, Bill, for being one of the most genuine human beings I know” said Ronnie Bloodworth, iHeartMedia Market President.
“While we are extremely happy for Bill and proud of all he’s accomplished, we are sad for the iHeartCountry team as we say goodbye to one of the legends. said Rod Phillips, EVP Programming iHeart Country. But we know we’ll see him again soon at another KSJ country show.
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