WCKS-FM
Encyclopedia
WCKS is a radio station
licensed to the community of Fruithurst, Alabama
, United States
, and serving Carrollton, Georgia
, as well as West Georgia and East Alabama. The station plays a Hot Adult Contemporary music format. It has the slogan
of "Your Music Station." The station is owned by Gradick Communications and the license
e is WCKS, LLC.
, Georgia
, in July 1994. Known by the simple callsign WCKS, the station was forced to use WCKS-FM from 2004 through 2006 when AM radio station WNSI was acquired by the Gradick family and its callsign changed to WCKS. On November 29, 1996, the AM station became WCKA
so on December 12, 2006, this FM station was able to resume its WCKS identification.
Radio station
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licensed to the community of Fruithurst, Alabama
Fruithurst, Alabama
Fruithurst is a city in Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 270.-Geography:Fruithurst is located at 33°43'51.971" North, 85°25'54.332" West .According to the U.S...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and serving Carrollton, Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia
Carrollton is a city in West Georgia, United States, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,388...
, as well as West Georgia and East Alabama. The station plays a Hot Adult Contemporary music format. It has the slogan
Slogan
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of "Your Music Station." The station is owned by Gradick Communications and the license
License
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e is WCKS, LLC.
History
Kiss 102.7 was established in CarrolltonCarrollton, Georgia
Carrollton is a city in West Georgia, United States, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 24,388...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, in July 1994. Known by the simple callsign WCKS, the station was forced to use WCKS-FM from 2004 through 2006 when AM radio station WNSI was acquired by the Gradick family and its callsign changed to WCKS. On November 29, 1996, the AM station became WCKA
WCKA
WCKA is a radio station licensed to serve Jacksonville, Alabama, USA. The station is owned by Leslie E. Gradick and licensed to Alabama 810 LLC...
so on December 12, 2006, this FM station was able to resume its WCKS identification.