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| Broadcast area | Meridian, Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
| Branding | 97.9 The Buzz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Affiliations | United Stations Radio Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| 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 | |
| Facility ID | 48780 |
| Class | C3 |
| ERP | 8,700 watts |
| HAAT | 168 meters |
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
On September 9, 2011, the then-WHTU changed its call sign to WUCL and changed format to classic country.[1]
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.[2] On November 8, 2016, the station assumed the WJXM call sign. On November 16, 2016, WJXM changed its call sign to WKZB.
References
- ↑ Format Musical Chairs in Meridian, MS Radioinsight - September 9, 2011
- ↑ Three-Way Format Shuffle in Meridian Radioinsight - November 1, 2016
External links
- WKZB in the FCC FM station database
- WKZB in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
32°21′57″N 88°54′50″W / 32.36583°N 88.91389°W
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