Sometimes the next chapter in radio isn’t about replacing a legendary voice—it’s about honoring the path they helped create.
Saga Communications’ Classic Rock WAFX 106.9 The Fox has named Sonja Morrell as its new midday host, stepping into the position held for years by the late Mike Arlo. It’s a move that keeps a trusted Hampton Roads broadcaster in one of the market’s most recognizable time slots.
For Morrell, this isn’t unfamiliar territory. Her connection to the midday shift goes back to 1996, when she succeeded Arlo at FM99 after he made the move to The Fox. She later joined WAFX in 2009, where listeners have come to know her through evenings on the air while also leading the cluster’s promotions department.
It’s the kind of radio story that reminds us experience still matters. Familiar voices, hometown relationships, and years of earning listeners’ trust continue to make a difference. Morrell now carries forward a daypart that means a great deal to generations of Hampton Roads listeners while paying tribute to the broadcaster who helped define it.
Congratulations to Sonja Morrell on this well-earned opportunity, and continued prayers to the family, friends, coworkers, and loyal listeners who continue to remember Mike Arlo and the legacy he leaves behind.
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