Radio Host Emily Mahurin Left WDJX Position
The Louisville radio personality has departed WDJX after holding an afternoon position for four years.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Jobs — General
Emily Mahurin has concluded her time as an afternoon host at Louisville radio station WDJX. She is leaving the radio industry entirely to pursue a new job.
Why it matters
The departure marks a transition for the WDJX afternoon broadcast as the station continues to evaluate its scheduling needs. No immediate plans for the specific daypart have been announced by the broadcaster.
Emily Mahurin served in the afternoon slot at 99.7 WDJX for 4 years. Her previous career experience includes roles at WZPL 99.5, WDRQ 93.1, and KLIF-FM 93.3.
The players
Emily Mahurin
She is a radio personality who previously held roles at stations including WZPL, WDRQ, and KLIF-FM.
WDJX
This is a Louisville-based radio station that operates on the 99.7 frequency.
The details
Mahurin, who joined the Louisville-based station in November 2022, officially stepped down from her role on October 9, 2026. This exit concludes a multi-year stint in the local radio market following her prior experience at Cumulus Indianapolis.
Timeline
Mahurin began her career at Cumulus Indianapolis in 2017.
Mahurin joined the WDJX team in November 2022.
Mahurin officially departed her position at WDJX on October 9, 2026.
Market Landscape
This move reflects the broader industry trend of media talent leaving terrestrial radio for career changes in other sectors. The departure leaves WDJX to determine the future direction of its afternoon daypart programming.
Listeners who regularly tune into WDJX during the afternoon should expect changes to the broadcast lineup. The station has yet to clarify how the programming schedule will be adjusted following this staff change.
The takeaway
Radio listeners in Louisville will notice a change in the afternoon airwaves as the station transitions to new programming. For those following local media, these shifts often signal broader programming strategy updates for legacy radio brands.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by RadioInsight.
