WEXR

WEXR
Broadcast areaMeridian, Mississippi
Frequency106.9 MHz
Branding106.9 The Eagle
Programming
FormatCollege Radio
Ownership
OwnerMeridian Community College Foundation
History
Former call signs
WMMZ (1998)
WMLV (1998–2005)
WKZB (2005–2011)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID82188
ClassA
ERP2,300 watts
HAAT164 meters
Links
Public license information
Websitemeridiancc.edu/about_mcc/wexr/index.html

WEXR (106.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting in the Meridian, Mississippi, area. Its transmitter is located on Mississippi Highway 145 south of Meridian. WEXR is part of the Alert FM digital alert and messaging system for Lauderdale County first responders.[2]

In September 2011 WKZB was donated to Meridian Community College.[3]

On September 9, 2011 WKZB changed its callsign to WEXR and changed formats from classic hits to college radio, branded as "The Eagle".

  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for WEXR". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Mississippi County Adds Alert FM Portal". Radio World. November 16, 2007. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Format Musical Chairs In Meridian, MS