Tuesday, July 16, 2013

L&L Broadcasting to Buy Six Stations In Jackson, MI

Larry Wilson's Live & Local Broadcasting company has announced its intention to purchase six Jackson, MS radio stations owned by YMF Media, LLC.

Included in the sale are:
  • Urban AC WKXI Kixie 107
  • Urban WJMI  99 Jams
  • ESPN affiliate WRKS 105.9 The Zone
  • News-Talk WJNT-AM
  • Urban Gospel WOAD-AM
  • Oldies WJQS-AM.

Larry Wilson, Chairman of Portland-based Alpha Broadcasting and L&L Broadcasting commented on the announcement, "The YMF Media cluster in Jackson will be a great addition to our Mississippi footprint. As the state capital, Jackson is an energetic and thriving city with endless opportunities for growth. We're excited to bring these heritage stations into the L&L family."

Seller YMF President/CEO Charles M. Warfield, Jr. commented, "We are proud of our 13-year relationship with these great stations and committed staff. Under the leadership of L&L Broadcasting, the stations will continue their outstanding service to Jackson and its communities."

Effective immediately and pending FCC approval, the YMF stations will be operated by L&L under an LMA. The addition of these six stations brings L&L's current total to 30. 

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