BILOXI, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) — Longtime Meridian broadcaster Frank Edward “Eddie” Holladay was posthumously inducted into the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on Wednesday, honoring a career in radio that spanned decades and left a family legacy that continues in Mississippi broadcasting.
Holladay was among five broadcasters inducted during the MAB Annual Hall of Fame Luncheon at the association’s annual conference at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi.
Holladay’s sons, Clay Holladay and Bob Holladay, accepted the honor on their father’s behalf and spoke to those attending the luncheon about his life, career and influence on broadcasting.
Several members of the Holladay family attended the ceremony, along with employees of Digio Strategies, Queen City Newsfeed, and Data Street Marketing. Digio Strategies continues the Holladay family’s involvement in broadcasting and media.
Eddie Holladay, who died in 2018 at age 89, was born in Meridian on May 18, 1929. He graduated from Meridian High School, attended the school’s 13th-grade program that preceded Meridian Community College and earned his college degree from Louisiana State University in 1950.
After college, Holladay returned home to Meridian and began a career in radio broadcasting. He met his future wife, Ann Sanders, and the couple made Meridian their lifelong home.
Over the course of his career, Holladay owned radio stations in numerous communities across the Southeast and served as president of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.
His work behind the microphone reflected a strong commitment to local broadcasting. Holladay particularly enjoyed covering local politics and going live on the air during severe weather, using radio to keep listeners informed when timely information mattered most.
His broadcasting legacy continued through his family, with his sons and grandson following him into the radio business.
Holladay was also active in the Meridian community outside broadcasting. He served on the vestry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, including a term as senior warden. He spent 20 years on the Meridian Community College Foundation Board, including a term as president, and also served on the Meridian Airport Advisory Board and was a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Wednesday’s induction placed Holladay among a group of Mississippi broadcasters recognized by the MAB for their contributions to the industry and the communities they served.
The other members of the 2026 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame class are Jim Cameron, Fanny Mae Cothran, Colon Johnston and Marshall Magee.
