Country and urban contemporary stations dominate the Alexandria, Louisiana, airwaves.
Radio stations broadcasting to the central Louisiana city of Alexandria focus heavily on country and urban contemporary music. Several notable stations perform strongly in the Arbitron rankings. Arbitron, a media and marketing research firm, surveys and ranks stations several times throughout the year. Its data help stations sell commercial spots to advertisers.
KKST-FM, 98.7
KKST, or "Kiss 98.7," is a hip-hop and R&B station in Alexandria. In spring 2010 ratings, Kiss 98.7 sat atop the Alexandria market, with a 10.3 Average Quarter Hour share, or 10.3 percent of all persons measured during the surveyed time period. According to its company profile, Kiss 98.7, along with some other stations in the area, is owned and operated by Cenla Broadcasting.
KLAA-FM, 103.5
Operating from nearby Tioga, Louisiana, KLAA, or LA-103, is Alexandria's most popular country station, as of spring 2010 according to Arbitron. LA-103 features one of the more popular morning shows, "Big D & Bubba," from 5 to 10 a.m. weekdays.
KEDG-FM, 106.9
Sunny 106.9, KEDG-FM, is a mix/adult contemporary station operating from Alexandria. The station advertises itself as talk-free and broadcasts popular syndicated shows with hosts such as John Tesh and Delilah. Sunny 106.9 is operated by Opus Broadcasting.
KZMZ-FM, 96.9
KZMZ-FM, or 96.9 Rocks, is Alexandria's leading classic rock station as of spring 2010, according to Arbitron. KZMZ, operated by Cenla Broadcasting, broadcasts a syndicated Alice Cooper radio show.
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