97.7 The Beat

We Are the Heartbeat of the Miss-Lou!

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

R&B, Southern Soul, Blues +4

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Frequency

97.7 FM

📖 About

97.7 The Beat (WTYJ 97.7 FM) is a commercial radio station serving the Miss-Lou region of Southwest Mississippi and Central Louisiana. Based in Natchez, Mississippi, the station delivers a local mix of R&B, Southern Soul, Blues, Gospel and Classic Hip Hop, along with local programming, community content, live interviews and local sports coverage. The station focuses on live and local programming for listeners across the Miss-Lou and is part of New Vision Broadcasting, an African American-owned media group serving Southern Mississippi and Central Louisiana.

📋 Details

brand:97.7 The Beat

market:Miss-Lou

call sign:WTYJ

ownership:New Vision Broadcasting, LLC

facility id:47457

coverage area:Southwest Mississippi and Central Louisiana

owner profile:African American-owned media group serving Southern Mississippi and Central Louisiana

broadcast type:FM and Online Streaming

known programs:Trenia G, DJ Buzz, Ya Boy Ken and Let's Talk Tech with Leon & Mac

station format:R&B, Southern Soul, Blues, Gospel and Classic Hip Hop

community focus:Local entertainment, education, community programming, digital and social media, live remote broadcasts and local events

historical note:WTYJ returned to the airwaves in September 1986 after being purchased and reactivated by the Ewing and Nutter families. The station was later sold to New Vision Broadcasting, LLC in September 2021.

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online listening:Listeners can stream 97.7 The Beat online in addition to receiving the station over 97.7 FM.

programming style:Live and Local

station positioning:The Heartbeat of the Miss-Lou

contact request line:+1 601-446-9911

featured programming:Local music programming, DJ shows, live interviews, local podcasts and high school football coverage

additional information:WTYJ broadcasts on 97.7 FM and provides an online listening option. The station's official website describes its programming as live and local, featuring R&B, Southern Soul, Blues, Gospel and Classic Hip Hop. New Vision Broadcasting operates WTYJ along with WMIS and emphasizes entertainment, education, African American community programming, digital media and local community engagement.