KZRZ

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KZRZ
KZRZ logo.png
Broadcast area Monroe, Louisiana
Frequency 98.3 MHz
BrandingSunny 98.3
Programming
Language(s) English
Format Adult contemporary
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
Owner
KNNW, KMYY, KXRR
History
First air date
February 29, 1968;56 years ago (1968-02-29) (as KUZM-FM)
Former call signs
  • KUZN-FM (1967–1969)
  • KYEA (1969–1993)
[1]
Technical information
Facility ID 52510
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 150 meters
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website sunny983.com

KZRZ (98.3 FM, "Sunny 98.3") is an adult contemporary formatted radio station broadcasting in the Monroe, Louisiana, radio market. It is owned by Stephens Media Group, through licensee SMG-Monroe, LLC. The station began broadcasting February 29, 1968, as KUZN-FM, owned with KUZN (1310 AM). [2] Studios are located in Monroe, and its transmitter is located near Sterlington, Louisiana.

The current Market Manager is Mike Downhour. Sunny 98.3 is home to Sheila Kay & Noah mornings 5am-10am. Leslie Haze middays 10am- 3pm. John Runyan afternoons 3pm-7pm. John Tesh Radio Show weekdays from 7pm to midnight. All the music is programmed locally. Sunny 98.3 is home to the Santa Stop promotion where Santa makes his first seasonal appearance in late November.

Prior to 1993, 98.3 was urban contemporary KYEA K-98.

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References

  1. FCC History Cards for KZRZ
  2. "KUZN-FM Back In Operation". Monroe News-Star. March 1, 1968. p. 6-A. Retrieved March 7, 2021.

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