WBMH (106.1 FM) is an American

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licensed to serve the

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. The station is owned by Thomas Butts, through licensee Pine City Radio, LLC.

Programming

Until mid-November 2017, WBMH broadcast a classic country music format and uses programming from

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, as well as

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programming from MRN Radio and the

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. In addition to its usual music programming, WBMH and sister station WHOD broadcast the football and baseball games of Jackson High School, Leroy High School, Washington County High School, Jackson Academy and Clarke Preparatory School. WBMH is an affiliate station for University of South Alabama football broadcasts.

History

The station was assigned the WBMH call letters by the

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on March 4,

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. In mid-November 2017, WBMH went silent (off the air). (info taken from Alabama Broadcast Media Page) In February 2018, WBMH returned to the air with classic country, branded as "Bama 106".Alabama Broadcast Media Page
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* {{Country Radio Stations in Alabama BMH Radio stations established in 2000 Mass media in Clarke County, Alabama 2000 establishments in Alabama