Less than two weeks after announcing the return of Jimmy Ray Dunn as afternoon host, Max Media Country “97.3 The Eagle” WGH-FM Norfolk VA has promoted him to Program Director and Music Director and midday host Karen West to Assistant Program Director.
Dunn returned to WGH-FM on August 1 as afternoon host marking his third stint at the station. He previously co-hosted mornings from 1991 to 1994 before returning a year later for a twenty year stint that ended in 2015. In between he hosted mornings at AAA “93.7 The Coast” WKOC and on WVEC-TV. He has been working in real estate and running his own webcaster since then.
West joined the station just after its flip to Country in 1990. She added Music Director duties in 2020.
They fill the programming slots that had been held by former Operations Manager Eddie Haskell until his exit last month.
WGH 97.3 The Eagle is proud to announce the promotions of two prominent local radio veterans in the Hampton Roads market. Effective immediately, long time Eagle Morning show host and now afternoon drive personality Jimmy Ray has been upped to Program Director of the station.
Jimmy Ray remarked, “I am excited to use my 3 decades of experience with the Eagle to give it back to the people, the listeners who have always been the life blood of the station!” In addition, Karen West who has been a cornerstone of The Eagle’s success for many years, will now add Assistant Program Director to her role as well as continue to be the station’s Music Director.
Karen West commented, “My passion for this station and our listeners grows everyday and I am extremely excited to continue to provide Hampton Roads with the best in country music” “I have worked here with Jimmy Ray and Karen for almost 25 years. Seeing them team up to lead 97.3 The Eagle, knowing their passion and dedication to this iconic brand, ensures the continued success of the station.”, said Keith Barton President and Market Manager for Max Media Hampton Roads. Apart from their new daily responsibilities, Jimmy Ray and Karen West will continue to host their midday and afternoon shows respectively.
Max Media’s Norfolk-Virginia Beach properties include Country WGH-FM (97.3 The Eagle), AC WTWV (92.9 The Wave), Urban Adult Hits WVBW (100.5 The Vibe), WVSP (ESPN Radio 94.1) and WGH-AM (Money Talk 1310).
