"Alabama Radio Station's 200-Foot Tower Stolen, Silencing Local Broadcast"
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The general manager of WJLX in Jasper, Alabama, was shocked to discover that the station's 200-foot steel radio tower had been stolen, leaving the station off the air. The theft also included the station's AM transmitter, impacting its ability to broadcast. The FCC denied the station's request to broadcast on its FM frequency, citing regulations. The outage has raised concerns about public safety, and the manager is awaiting updates from authorities while focusing on getting the station back on air.
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