KBKK

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KBKK
Broadcast area Greater Alexandria
Frequency 105.5 MHz
Branding105.5 The Fox
Programming
Languages English
Format Classic rock
Affiliations CNN Radio, Motor Racing Network
Ownership
OwnerGlobecomm Media
KLAA-FM, KEZP, KEDG
History
First air date
June 1, 1998(27 years ago) (1998-06-01) as KBFU
Former call signs
  • KBFU (1998–1998)
  • KHFX (1998–2005)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 86913
Class A
ERP 6,000 watts
HAAT 97 meters (318 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
31°25′39.00″N92°24′18.00″W / 31.4275000°N 92.4050000°W / 31.4275000; -92.4050000
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website KBKK Online

KBKK (105.5 FM) is an American radio station broadcasting a classic rock format. Licensed to Ball, Louisiana, United States, the station serves the Alexandria area. The station is currently owned by Globecomm Media, and features programming from CNN Radio. [2] Its studios are located in Pineville and its transmitter is in Ball, Louisiana.

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History

The station was assigned the call letters KBFU on June 1, 1998. On July 17, 1998, the station changed its call sign to KHFX, and on February 3, 2005 to the current KBKK. [3] The station changed its format in December 2004 from the 1970s format to a classic country format.

In March 2025, it was announced that Stephens Media Group would be selling its four stations in the Alexandria area to Globecomm Media for $350,000; the sale was completed in June 2025. [4] [5]

On June 2, 2025, KBKK changed their format from classic country to classic rock, branded as "105.5 The Fox". [6]

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References

  1. "Facility Technical Data for KBKK". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. "KBKK Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. "KBKK Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  4. Venta, Lance (March 19, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells Alexandria LA Cluster". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  5. Jacobson, Adam (March 20, 2025). "Stephens Media Group Sells A Louisiana Cluster | Radio & Television Business Report". Radio & Television Business Report. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  6. Fox Returns to Alexandria Radioinsight - June 2, 2025