Tina is out and Jocelyn is in as the new co-host for the Fox in the Morning show on Wilmington, North Carolina’s WAZO-FM (107.5). Here’s 15 “Random Facts” on Jocelyn – Discuss it … Former COO at Liquid Compass Amy Van Hook returns to Entercom Communications as Director of Digital Operations. Van Hook had formerly been director of digital operations & director of marketing services at Entercom … Engineer and overnight voice-tracker Jeremy Andrews is out at country KUPL-FM (98.7) in Portland, says Oregon Media Central … Although Savannah, Georgia’s adult alternative “Wave 104.9” died three years ago, it can now be found online, thanks to former PD Jim DeLara. Listen to “Wave 104.9 Online” here – Discuss it … New York’s Siena University basketball flagship station WGDJ-AM (1300) picks up WWSC-AM (1450) in Glens Falls, New York as an affiliate … Philadelphia’s Metro Traffic reporter John Brown received the 2009 Milestone Award at the 16th Annual March of Dimes Philadelphia Achievement In Radio Awards.

The October 19 speculation in the T-R-I newsletter based here at Radio-Info was that Disney’s list of six stations it would sell included KQAM (1480). Now the Wichita Business Journal says there’s a deal, and it’s with Greg Steckline-run Steckline Communications. No price announced. KQAM has 5,000 watts daytime and 1,000 watts at night. Greg Steckline says he wasn’t looking for a purchase but “this one just kind of happened. We just happened to be in the right place at the right time.” KQAM will flip from the kids-and-moms Radio Disney format to news/talk as a companion to Steckline’s Sports Radio 1410 KGSO. That station’s GM Todd Johnson will oversee the new KQAM, as well. Michael Bergner was the broker on the sale.

ENGLAND: Kev Seed is leaving Wish-FM to host the weekend morning show on sister-station Juice-FM (107.6) in Liverpool … Considered one of the most successful children’s storytellers of the twentieth century, Enid Blyton was banned from BBC for nearly 30 years because they considered her a “second-rater,” says the Guardian newspaper … IRELAND: A new study suggests the nation’s current ban on broadcasting political advertising is open to a legal challenge, and could be overturned … BULGARIA: Austria’s Oesterreichische Rundfunksender (ORS) has made a new offer to acquire Vivacom, the broadcasting unit of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company … HUNGARY: Antenna Hungaria has been awarded the broadcast licenses for Class Radio & Neo-FM, which will both begin operations on November 19 … CZECH REPUBLIC: Nearly 60 extremists protested outside the Radio Free Europe office in Prague, demanding an investigation into the arrest of a number of neo-Nazi supporters during a recent raid.

The University of Waterloo’s campus station CKMS-FM (100.3) is facing a shutdown on December 4, unless other arrangements are made now that funding for the school station has all but dried up … The Radio-Info Canada board is talking about the format flip of Hamilton, Ontario’s CING-FM (95.3) from country to “the Greatest Hits from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.” Listen to CING-FM here – Discuss it … Scotiabank and Cineplex Entertainment’s SCENE program and SIRIUS Satellite Radio Canada announce a new joint program, where SCENE members will receive immediate discounts and SCENE points for buying certain Sirius radio bundled programming.

The UK’s leading radio maker PURE has added internet radio receiving capabilities to its O2 Joggler. The current Joggler is a home-based touch screen device that allows users to view uploaded photos, watch videos, listen to music, play games, send text messages and receive news and weather information. In addition, the cost for the O2 has dropped nearly $80, to approximately $168, which includes free internet radio reception as a part of the software upgrade. The new upgrade will be available for the holidays, but only in England.

Police say a fistfight that started during a concert held by KMEL-FM (106.1) escalated into gunfire, leaving nine concertgoers shot and wounded. The shooting happened outside the Regency Ballroom, where KMEL was hosting its sold-out “House of Soul” concert. The San Francisco Examiner says all of the injuries were deemed non-life threatening, and all the victims were taken to area hospitals. Police are investigating, and so far no arrests have been made following the Sunday night show.

Listeners to Green Bay, Wisconsin’s WTAQ-AM (1360) found out when they turned on their radios that Jerry Bader was back in morning drive today. Bader was suspended for two weeks for remarks he made about the reasons Wisconsin Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton dropped her gubernatorial bid. WTAQ station manager Duke Wright said he reviewed “Jerry Bader’s actions in this incident, measured against his overall performance over the years,” along with what listeners wanted, in making his decision. During his first show back, Bader apologized, saying “One person is responsible for what happened here, and that is me.” He further apologized to the station, his listeners, and Lawton.

For now, it’s all podcasting, but live streaming and video could be in the future for HotTalkLA.com by early 2010. The soft launch produced nearly 19,000 total visits in the first week. The current talent offerings include former Tim Conway, Jr. cast members Randy Wang and Gina Grade with the “Pretty Good Podcast.” “The Single Life Podcast with Sam Phillips”, previously heard on CBS Radio’s now-shelved talker KLSX (97.1). “The Film Freak Movie Talk Show with Leo Quinones.” “The Keri Kasem Podcast with Ashley Marriott.” And Hollywood gossip from Lynn and Alex. Jack Sullivan created the web presence for KLSX, and he’s the founder and CEO of the new HotTalkLA. HTLA president is Rich Boerner. The site is here.

The annual Christmas lights concert and switch-on in Birmingham, England is being investigated after more than 60 people were injured during a crowd surge. Barriers were knocked over, leaving dozens with minor injuries and at least four spectators were hospitalized. The annual event was co-sponsored by Birmingham radio station BRMB (96.4). Fans of “Birmingham’s Hit Music Station” have been posting what they witnessed at the event on the station’s Facebook page. The BBC reports the police “were totally outnumbered” by the more than 20,000 who came to see the concert and light show, and people surged forward despite the show organizers asking people to move back. Concertgoers shooting video, obtained by the BBC, can be overheard saying “they've lost all control” and calling 9-1-1 to say “a cop is getting beat up and people are getting crushed.” Watch the amazing video here.

While it is surprising that not one New York City radio station has yet to make the move to holiday songs, across the nation we're hearing a lot more “Santa Got Run Over By a Reindeer.” The very first thing WLTE-FM (102.9) in Minneapolis did this morning was change over to Christmas music … In Upstate New York, the usual country playlist is on hold for Roser Communications-owned WBGK-FM (99.7) in Utica and simulcast sister-station WBUG-FM (101.1), as both are playing country Christmas music … Clear Channel Roanoke WSNV-FM (93.5) & WSNZ-FM (101.7) in Lynchburg, Virginia both flipped to holiday hits, says VARTV … Tulsa, Oklahoma’s KBEZ-FM (92.9) put “Today’s Variety and Yesterday’s Favorites” on hold for the holidays … In Fresno, California, Clear Channel’s KSOF-FM (98.9) drops “Soft Rock” for holiday songs – Discuss it.

Over the weekend, there were many new Christmas converts: In Greenville, SC, Entercom’s “Magic 98.9” WSPA flips, just a few days after Clear Channel’s WMYI “My 102” … Clear Channel AC WMAG (99.5) Greensboro hit the Holiday flip button … Citadel’s AC WXLY “Y102.5” Charleston, SC went all Christmas this weekend … Citadel’s Providence, RI AC WWLI “Lite Rock 105” flipped its online stream to holiday music, while the terrestrial side is still AC – for now. Discuss it: … Beasley’s AC WJPT “Sunny 106” Ft. Myers, FL made the flip today, and will continue through Dec. 27 … In Iowa, AC KLTI “Lite 104.1” flipped on Friday, with this statement “The barrage of bad news lately regarding state budget battles, the recession and flu fears are hitting everyone hard. Lite 104.1, Your Holiday Music Station, will help you escape those headlines” … “The Best Mix of Christmas Favorites’ is the tag line on WIKZ “Mix 95.1” in Hagerstown, MD.

In Baltimore, DCRTV reports that Classic Rock “The Bay” WZBA (100.7) drops the show in favor of the “More music morning show” with Michael Fileppelli. You can listen to the new show here. Recent ratings for WZBA showed the station down, 2.0 6-plus to 1.9, in the October ratings. Baltimore recently converted to the PPM ratings system in September.

Good news for the veteran programmer, who was laid off last month from Saga’s AC WSNY “Sunny 95.” He’ll now program Clear Channel’s Top 40 WNCI (97.9) and soft AC-turned All Christmas music, WLZT (93.3). Florentino replaces Michael McCoy, who moved to CC’s top 40 WKQI “Channel 95.5” in Detroit. Discuss it:

He'll oversee its duo of stations – Rhythmic WVBX (99.3) Spotsylvania, and Classic Rock WWUZ (96.9) Bowling Green, according to VRTV. Previously Bryant has served as APD/MD at WPXY Rochester, NY, PD of WWYL Binghamton, NY and WBHT Wilkes Barre, PA. He replaces Victor Starr, who is now morning show producer for WPGC-FM Washington D.C.’s Donnie Simpson Show.

With the new “Groove 105.7” WWVA-FM in place, Clear Channel brings Duncan Payton on board to serve as PD, and to handle on air duties at the rhythmic AC Groove. Clear Channel flipped former Spanish “Viva” WWVA to “Groove” in October. Previously, Duncan has programmed KHGS/KOAS and KMXB/KMZQ Las Vegas, KMYI/XHRM San Diego, and KRUZ Santa Barbara. He’s also worked on air in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Tulsa. Discuss it on the Atlanta Board.