FM History Profile: WALX

History:

This station started off as WKLF-FM in Clanton in the late 50's. It was later moved to Selma, and the calls were eventually changed to WALX (ALeXander Broadcasting).  The format virtually duplicated that of then-WDAL 101.3 FM in Meridian, with beautiful music. When the resident beautiful music station in Montgomery increased power, WALX changed to a format with a unique mix of AC, top 40, hot AC and the occasional oldie ever since. They added the Laser 101 moniker when CDs and digital music took over.

 

In the spring of 2006 the station aquired a construction permit to change their city of license only, from Selma to Orrville, for reasons unknown! In late February 2007 they picked up Rick and Bubba. In February 2009 the FCC granted the COL change.  The station is now licensed to Orrville.  On March 24th 2009 the station flipped from its long-time unique format to a variety hits "Jack FM" type format, now known as "Alex FM".  They have a promotional Facebook page (membership required) as well.