KZRZ

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KZRZ
Broadcast area Monroe–West Monroe
Frequency 98.3 MHz
BrandingSunny 98.3
Programming
Languages English
Format Adult contemporary
Affiliations Compass Media Networks
Ownership
OwnerWarrior Media
KNNW, KMYY, KXRR
History
First air date
February 29, 1968;57 years ago (1968-02-29) (as KUZM-FM)
Former call signs
  • KUZN-FM (1967–1969)
  • KYEA (1969–1993)
[1]
Technical information [2]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID 52510
Class C2
ERP 50,000 watts
HAAT 150 meters
Links
Public license information
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 Warrior Media, through licensee Warrior Media LLC. The station began broadcasting February 29, 1968, as KUZN-FM, owned with KUZN (1310 AM). [3] 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.

In June 2025, it was announced that Stephen Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000. [4] [5] The sale was completed in August 2025.[ citation needed ]

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

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References

  1. "History Cards for KZRZ". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KZRZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. "KUZN-FM Back In Operation". Monroe News-Star. March 1, 1968. p. 6-A. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  4. Jacobson, Adam (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Media Sells More Bayou State Radio Stations | Radio & Television Business Report". Radio & Television Business. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  5. Venta, Lance (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Sells Monroe LA Cluster To Local Group". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.

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