Following the passing of Mike Arlo, Saga Communications Classic Rock “106.9 The Fox” WAFX Suffolk/Norfolk VA has announced that Sonja Morrell will take on his midday timeslot.

Morrell currently serves as cluster Promotions Director and WAFX evening host. She previously succeeded Arlo at Rock “FM 99” WNOR in middays in 1996 when he moved to WAFX. She remained at WNOR until she moved to WAFX herself in 2009.

Director of Content Mike Beck said, “No one can replace Arlo, but Sonja is uniquely qualified to continue the tradition he built. She has been Arlo’s backup for decades, and the listeners know her well. Sonja will honor Arlo’s legacy while bringing her own talents and personality to middays. Arlo and Sonja were great friends and I’m sure he is giving two thumbs up for this move.”