Longtime western Kentucky broadcaster Everett dies at 67

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Longtime Kentucky radio broadcaster DJ Everett III has died after a lengthy illness. He was 67.

Everett passed away Sunday at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville. He was owner of WKDZ-FM in Cadiz and WHVO-FM in Hopkinsville until recently when he transferred control of the stations to General Manager Beth Mann.

Kentucky Broadcasters Association Executive Director Gary White said Everett will be remembered for his work in local news. His stations were recognized numerous times for their news coverage and community service.

Everett was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame in 2012. In 2013, WKDZ won the Marconi Small Market Station of the Year Award and the National Association of Broadcasters’ Crystal Award for Community Service.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. CST Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Hopkinsville.