{"id":769068,"date":"2026-07-17T22:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/769068\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T22:01:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T22:01:11","slug":"cuts-begin-at-kkda-krnb-ahead-of-radio-one-takeover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/769068\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuts Begin At KKDA\/KRNB Ahead Of Radio One Takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KeithWith Radio One about to imminently close of its acquisition of Hip Hop \u201cK104<\/a>\u201d KKDA-FM Dallas and \u201cSmooth R&B 105.7<\/a>\u201d KRNB Decatur TX, staff cuts have taken place at the stations.<\/p>\n

KRNB APD\/MD and afternoon host Keith Solis hosted his final show at the station on Thursday, July 16 ending a nineteen year run at the station which also included time as local newscaster for the Steve Harvey Morning Show. Solis began his career at 107.5 KNOK at the age of fourteen and later worked at Hip Hop \u201c100.3 Jamz\u201d KJMZ and successor R&B \u201cV100\u201d KRBV as well as Smooth Jazz \u201c107.5 The Oasis\u201d KOAI in the market along with WVEE Atlanta and ABC Radio Networks and Salem Radio Networks.<\/p>\n

Solis shared<\/a>, \u201cAfter 19 years, today is my last day at Smooth R&B 105.7, as you may have heard our radio station along with our sister station K104 was sold to another company which elected not to retain me and many others. While I am disappointed, I am also extremely grateful that God has given me a 43-year career, which included opportunities and experiences that many could only dream of. I\u2019m thankful for all of those who have been praying for me throughout this process and even though God may not have answered in the way we were hoping, He is forever faithful and always provides more than we could ever imagine! So, I\u2019m looking forward to walking through the next door that only He can open\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

Also announcing his departure was cluster promotions specialist Ossie Boddie after a fifteen year run. He posted<\/a>, \u201cI\u2019m thankful for the past 15 years and getting to work for the station that I grew up listening to. I got to work with radio legends and people that I consider family. I was able to work for one of the most legendary stations in radio. I regret nothing. At the end of the day it\u2019s radio and we willingly want this this job!\u201d<\/p>\n