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WKZB (FM)

Coordinates: 32°21′57″N 88°54′50″W / 32.36583°N 88.91389°W / 32.36583; -88.91389
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WKZB
Broadcast areaMeridian, Mississippi
Frequency97.9 MHz
Branding97.9 The Buzz
Programming
FormatClassic hits
AffiliationsUnited Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Bryan Holladay
  • (Meridian Media Group, LLC)
WUCL, WALT-FM
History
Former call signs
WMYQ-FM (1980–1984)
WNNW-FM (1984–1985)
WMYQ-FM (1985–1999)
WMSO (1999–2006)
WYHL (2006–2007)
WHTU (2007–2011)
WUCL (2011–2016)
WJXM (11/8/2016-11/16/2016)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID48780
ClassC3
ERP8,700 watts
HAAT168 meters
Links
Public license information

WKZB (97.9 MHz, "The Buzz") is a classic hits-formatted FM radio station licensed to Newton, Mississippi broadcasting in the Meridian, Mississippi, Arbitron market. Its transmitter is located near Chunky, Mississippi.

History

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On September 9, 2011, the then-WHTU changed its call sign to WUCL and changed format to classic country.[2]

On October 28, 2016, WUCL changed its format from classic country (which moved to WJXM 105.7 FM DeKalb) to classic hits, branded as "97.9 The Buzz" as part of a three-station format shuffle.[3] On November 8, 2016, the station assumed the WJXM call sign. On November 16, 2016, WJXM changed its call sign to WKZB.

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WKZB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Format Musical Chairs in Meridian, MS Radioinsight - September 9, 2011
  3. ^ Three-Way Format Shuffle in Meridian Radioinsight - November 1, 2016
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32°21′57″N 88°54′50″W / 32.36583°N 88.91389°W / 32.36583; -88.91389