WJKX

WJKX
Broadcast area
Frequency102.5 MHz
Branding102 JKX
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Formaturban adult contemporary
AffiliationsPremiere Networks
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1973 (1973)
Former call signs
WBSJ (1973–1990)
Former frequencies
102.3 MHz (1973–1990)
Call sign meaning
"Kix" (former country music format)
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
61116
ClassC2
ERP11,500 watts
HAAT256 meters (840 ft)
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 (via iHeartRadio)
Website102jkx.iheart.com

WJKX (102.5 FM, "102 JKX") is a commercial radio station licensed to Ellisville, Mississippi, United States, and serving the Laurel-Hattiesburg area. The station is owned by iHeartMedia, and airs an urban adult contemporary music radio format. The station's studios are located with other sister stations on U.S. Highway 98 in West Hattiesburg.

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.[citation needed]

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. ↑ Travis, Scott (August 16, 1995). "New radio station joins local mix". Hattiesburg American. p. 12. Retrieved August 9, 2025.