WJKK (98.7 FM) is a mainstream

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. Although licensed to

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, the station serves the

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area. The station is currently owned by

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-based New South Radio. Its studios are located in Ridgeland and the transmitter site is in

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. Mix has provided Jackson's best variety of soft rock since their flip from

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in 1997. More recently the station has been becoming more upbeat following a trend of many AC stations across the country.

References

External links

Mix 98.7 website
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