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FCC Approves Transfer of 10 TV Licenses to Gray Media

3/24/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the transfer of 10 local television licenses from Allen Media Group to Gray Media.
The transfer aims to address Allen Media's debt obligations.
The acquisition, announced in August, includes stations in Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, and Mississippi.
Gray Media expects to finalize the acquisitions soon, despite delays.
Gray Media argues that Dish Network's demands during negotiations were unreasonable and showed bad faith.

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved the transfer of 10 local television licenses from Allen Media Group to Gray Media.
The transfer aims to address Allen Media's debt obligations.
The acquisition, announced in August, includes stations in Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, and Mississippi.
Gray Media expects to finalize the acquisitions soon, despite delays.
Gray Media argues that Dish Network's demands during negotiations were unreasonable and showed bad faith.