WEXR (106.9
FM) is a
radio station
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broadcasting in the
Meridian, Mississippi
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, area. Its transmitter is located on
Mississippi Highway 145
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south of Meridian.
WEXR is part of the Alert FM digital alert and messaging system for
Lauderdale County first responders.
In September 2011 WKZB was donated to
Meridian Community College
Meridian Community College is a public community college in Meridian, Mississippi. Founded in 1937, it was originally named Meridian Junior College but changed its name in 1987.
History
Founded in 1937 as the "13th" and "14th" grades at Merid ...
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On September 9, 2011 WKZB changed its callsign to WEXR and changed formats from classic hits to college radio, branded as "The Eagle".
See also
* Campus radio
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* List of college radio stations in the United States
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References
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EXR EXR may refer to:
* EXR (app), an indoor rowing application
* ExR, an English musical duo
* EXR (clothing), a South Korean clothing company
* Exeter station (New Hampshire), a train station
* Essex Road railway station, London, UK
* OpenEXR
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EXR EXR may refer to:
* EXR (app), an indoor rowing application
* ExR, an English musical duo
* EXR (clothing), a South Korean clothing company
* Exeter station (New Hampshire), a train station
* Essex Road railway station, London, UK
* OpenEXR
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Meridian Community College
1998 establishments in Mississippi
Radio stations established in 1998
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