Fuss Fight Over Mississippi AM’s License Renewal Ends

Mississippi AM Owner to Make $1K Contribution for FCC Violations

From WABG’s website Before it grants the renewal of an AM station’s license in the Mississippi Delta, the FCC has entered into a consent decree with the owner of the station, which includes a voluntary contribution of U.S. $1,000 to the Department of Treasury, following several rules violations. 960 WABG(AM), “The Awesome AM,” in Greenwood runs 1 kW during the day from one tower and 500 watts at night from three towers. Bennie Wells is the stati…

Fuss Fight Over Mississippi AM’s License Renewal Ends

An informal objection to the license renewal of a Class B AM radio station serving Greenwood, Miss., filed by Larry Fuss has been denied by the Chief of the FCC Media Bureau’s Audio Division, clearing the way for the licensee to obtain that important authorization. For that to happen, however, a Consent Decree between the station owner and the Commission was signed. Please Login to view this premium content. (Not a member? Join Today!)