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Jim "Chopper" Phillips, age 75, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026. James "Chopper" Phillips passed from this life with a legacy of faith, family, friendship, and a voice that many will never forget. Chopper began his broadcasting career in 1970 with WLIK as an announcer. In 1983,...
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