Eddie Owen is shifting his focus at the Edge Media Group, transitioning away from his daily radio show duties to mark a new chapter in his 54-year career. Edge Media Group Operations Manager Bill Booth said he has truly enjoyed working with Owen for the last 11 1/2 years. Owen added that he will miss working with the employees of the Edge Media Group on a daily basis. Owen’s last shows on Hoptown This Morning and 106.5 WKDZ will be on Friday. Tom Rogers takes his place on Hoptown This Morning, with co-host Kyle Rader, who joined the show in July 2025.