WRUS
WRUS (610 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve the community of Russellville, Kentucky. WRUS signed on in August 1953, originally at 800 kilocycles, but soon changed to 610 kHz where it still operates today. WRUS operates at a daytime power of 1800 watts and 59 watts at night per FCC authorization. WRUS is owned by Logan Radio Inc.
Programming
The station features morning show host Don Neagle, a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. Don began his career at WRUS on September 1, 1958. Midday host is Mack Mallory, who began there April 1, 1983. Afternoon host is Lon Sosh, aka "Big Daddy Bobalou," who has been in radio since 1958, including owning WRUS in the 1970s and 1980s. Lon has also been involved in radio in Nashville, Tennessee, Paris, Tennessee, Key West, Florida, and Dallas, Texas. WRUS airs a variety format with news, classic country, and oldies music throughout the day. WRUS also broadcasts many of the football and basketball games of Russellville High School and Logan County High School.
External links
- Query the FCC's AM station database for WRUS
- Radio-Locator Information on WRUS
- Query Nielsen Audio's AM station database for WRUS
Coordinates: 36°50′40″N 86°55′21″W / 36.84444°N 86.92250°W