AM History Profile: WHHY

History:

1440 was originally WSFA (South's Finest Airport -- a reference to what was then the city's airport, now part of Maxwell AFB); WSFA TV 12 grew out of this station. The radio station may have started in the airport's hotel.  Later, radio and TV were sold seperately and this station became WHHY. The significance of those calls? It's sister stations were WHNY, WHSY and  WHXY. Was top 40 for most of the 60's and 70's, at time complementing WHHY-FM. Simulcasted WHHY-FM for some time in the mid 90's before the FM went to country.

After dismal ratings, the station switched to all news, simulcating CNN Headline News. Became WLWI-AM when they switched to CNN Headline News audio.

Around June of 2000 this station moved to a talk and news format. Runs CNN Headline News audio overnights until 7am on weekdays, and most weekends.