WJKX

WJKX
Broadcast areaLaurel-Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Frequency102.5 MHz
Branding102 JKX
Programming
FormatUrban adult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
WNSL, WZLD
History
First air date
1973
Former call signs
WBSJ (1973–1990)[1][2]
Former frequencies
102.3 MHz (1973–1990)
Technical information[3]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID61116
ClassC2
ERP11,500 watts
HAAT256 meters (840 feet)
Transmitter coordinates
31°31′38.00″N 89°08′07.00″W / 31.5272222°N 89.1352778°W / 31.5272222; -89.1352778
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
Website102jkx.iheart.com

WJKX (102.5 FM, "102 JKX") is a radio station licensed to the community of Ellisville, Mississippi, and serving the Laurel-Hattiesburg area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia and the license is held by iHM Licenses, LLC. It airs an urban adult contemporary music format.[4] WJKX has had the same format since 1995.[5] The studios are located with other sister stations on U. S. Highway 98 in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

History

The station signed on in 1973 as WBSJ, a country music station, located just north of Ellisville. WBSJ was owned by Glynn Holland and Herb Knotts, both of Ellisville, until 1989.

References

  1. ^ "Call Sign History". Licensing and Management System. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  2. ^ "Call Letter Changes" (PDF). The M Street Journal. February 26, 1990. p. 4. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  3. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WJKX". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  4. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010.
  5. ^ Travis, Scott (August 16, 1995). "New radio station joins local mix". Hattiesburg American. p. 12. Retrieved August 9, 2025.


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