WKZB (FM)

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WKZB
WKZB 97.9 FM.png
Broadcast area Meridian, Mississippi
Frequency 97.9 MHz
Branding97.9 The Buzz
Programming
Format Classic hits
Affiliations United Stations Radio Networks
Ownership
Owner
  • Roger Burke
  • (Burke Broadcasting, 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
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.

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History

On September 9, 2011, the then-WHTU changed their call letters to WUCL and changed format to classic country. [1]

On October 28, 2016, WUCL changed their 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 their call letters to WKZB.

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References

  1. Format Musical Chairs in Meridian, MS Radioinsight - September 9, 2011
  2. Three-Way Format Shuffle in Meridian Radioinsight - November 1, 2016

Coordinates: 32°21′57″N88°54′50″W / 32.36583°N 88.91389°W / 32.36583; -88.91389