WWL, clear-channel news/talk radio station in New Orleans
WWL is a radio station in Louisiana founded in 1922 by Loyola University and was the first licensed station in the Gulf South. It broadcasts on AM and FM frequencies with strong coverage, offering news, sports, and entertainment programming from its studios on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans.
WWL began on March 31, 1922 with a speech by Father Edward Cummings and launched radio broadcasting in Louisiana. Founded to help Loyola University with fundraising, it quickly became central to radio's growth across the region.
WWL has shaped how New Orleans sees itself as a media hub for over a century. The station serves as a gathering point where community voices and local stories find a platform.
The station reaches far and wide thanks to its 50,000-watt transmitter, receivable in more than 38 states and also available through online streaming. Visitors can access the studios on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans or follow programming through digital platforms.
The station stayed on the air during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 despite massive damage and power outages, helping the community with ongoing updates. This made it a symbol of resilience when other media could not operate.
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