Alabama Broadcasters Association

09/02/2026

We have a few spots remaining for this FREE career roundtable Oct. 21st, 2-5pm at UA. The ABA will provide a letter to participants for your online public file report. Annual reports are due to the FCC December 1st! Contact Sharon ASAP, spots are limited.

09/02/2026

NAB files comments on several aspects of FCC's NPRM on EAS modernization.

NAB's new FCC comments back software-based EAS, oppose cloud systems, and call a proposed 72-hour repair deadline unrealistic.

09/02/2026

"Regulatory fees must be paid no later than 11:59 PM, Eastern Daylight Time, on September 24, 2026."

As we reported last week, the FCC adopted its Report and Order establishing the annual regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. Today, the FCC released a Public Notice announcing that those ...

09/01/2026

"Gomez said she does not seek out dissent for its own sake and enjoys the consumer-focused aspects of serving as a commissioner. But she intends to continue speaking out on First Amendment issues if she is given another term."

Anna Gomez may remain at the FCC through 2027 under a carryover provision, but says she hopes President Trump will nominate her for another term. The commission’s lone Democrat says

08/28/2026

We're saddened to share the news of the passing of longtime Birmingham radio personality and civil rights leader Binnie Myles. We send our thoughts and prayers to Binnie's family, friends, and radio listeners and colleagues.

Binnie Myles, a longtime fixture in Birmingham’s radio and public relations industries, has died, according to the program director at WAGG Heaven 610 AM.

08/28/2026

It was a very special "broadcasters family reunion" in Tuscaloosa this week as the ABA celebrated its 80th Anniversary. View all the pictures here:
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08/27/2026

Programming consultant Mike McVay doesn't approve of much of the radio industry's mobilization following the death of Dolly Parton, saying "We should be better than this. We have to be better than this."

radioink.com/2026/08/27/mike-mcvay-dollys-passing-exposed-a-weakness-of-todays-radio/

Dolly Parton's passing is sparking widespread loss and grief. It also exposes the weakness of today's radio.

08/27/2026

Station owners, GMs, Engineers, and IT personnel CAN'T miss next week's NASBA/NAB "Complying with New FCC EAS Cybersecurity Rules" webinar!

Register now to reserve your spot:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3WwOP8TRSbWa6StJ9QnxwQ #/registration

08/27/2026

"Broadcasters, even broadcasters not on this audit list, should review the audit questions and assure themselves that they can provide the necessary information – and not raise questions under FCC policies."

On Friday, the FCC released its first EEO audit notice for 2026 – and the second to feature questions introduced last year to look for evidence of

08/27/2026

Nice tribute to WTBC and Jack Garretson by James Spann... https://www.facebook.com/share/1DQe92pskS/