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 Mississippifootprint. As the state capital, Jacksonis 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.