WALT-FM is a radio station

Radio station

Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...

 broadcasting in the Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian, Mississippi

Meridian is the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It is the sixth largest city in the state and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area...

, area. The station, owned by New South Communications, Inc., broadcasts a talk radio

Talk radio

Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...

 format.

WALT-FM is part of the Alert FM digital alert and messaging system for Lauderdale County

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 78,161 people, 29,990 households, and 20,573 families residing in the county. The population density was 111 people per square mile . There were 33,418 housing units at an average density of 48 per square mile...

 first responders.

History

On August 20, 2010 WUCL changed their format from country to talk (simulcasting WALT

WALT

WALT is a radio station broadcasting a talk radio format. Licensed to Meridian, Mississippi, USA, the station is owned by New South Communications and features programing from the Talk Radio Network....

910 AM) under new calls WALT-FM.