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Good News Roundup for August 4, 2023
A look at industry awards, public service and community outreach initiatives from the telecom, media and technology sectors.

Nexstar weatherman arrested for DUI after crashing Lexus in Texas
KXAN weatherman Jimmy Spencer was arrested after police said he crashed his Lexus into a barricade.

Utah Jazz games moving to free broadcast TV
The Utah Jazz will begin offering regular season games on Sinclair-owned KJZZ later this year; a streaming service is also being developed.

Perry Sook elected to chair NAB Joint Board of Directors
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has been elected to serve as the chairman of NAB's Joint Board of Directors, the organization said this week.

Byron Allen could make offer to buy TEGNA stations
The broadcaster expressed interest in TEGNA based on its strong approach to community-driven journalism.

Byron Allen files another lawsuit against McDonald’s over ads
The lawsuit is the latest in a string of litigation brought against McDonald's by the Allen Media Group owner.

South Dakota TV reporter charged with pranking governor
A South Dakota television news reporter was fired this month after making a prank phone call to a Republican politician.

Mississippi anchor suspended after quoting Snoop Dogg
A TV news anchor in Mississippi has been suspended after using a slang phrase for a racist word during a broadcast.

CBS channels could return to Fubo TV under new deal
The CBS affiliate board has signaled a willingness to make a deal that could restore stations to Fubo TV and keep them on other services.

Family buries Florida reporter killed in shooting
A Florida reporter who was shot and killed while on assignment last month has been laid to rest, his family affirmed this week.

Sinclair sees resolution in CBS dispute with Fubo TV
The CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group says a resolution between the CBS affiliate board and Fubo TV could come in the next few months.

Norm Pattiz, radio pioneer and Westwood One founder, dies
Norm Pattiz, a consummate broadcaster whose Westwood One syndicated programming network dominated the airwaves, died on Sunday at 79.