Alabama Radio Stations Directory

Comprehensive guide to AM and FM radio stations across Alabama's major markets

300+

Licensed Stations

4

Major Markets

57+

LPFM Stations

5.2M

Residents Served

Alabama hosts approximately 300 AM and FM radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, serving diverse audiences across the state's four major radio markets: Birmingham (ranked 61st nationally), Mobile (101st), Huntsville (104th), and Montgomery (152nd).

The state's radio landscape features comprehensive coverage spanning news, sports, country music, contemporary formats, and public radio networks. Notable broadcasters include Alabama Public Radio (APR), a University of Alabama-operated network serving western Alabama with NPR programming, and major sports stations like WJOX-FM 94.5, former home of the Paul Finebaum Show.

Birmingham Radio Market Rank #61

Birmingham FM Stations
  • WBHM 90.3 FM NPR
    NPR News and Classical Radio, broadcast from University of Alabama, serving Birmingham for 40+ years with news, music, and cultural programming
  • WJOX-FM 94.5 Sports
    Jox 94.5 - 24-hour sports coverage, former flagship of Paul Finebaum Show (2007-2013), carries Atlanta Braves baseball and Tennessee Titans football
  • WBHJ-FM 95.7 Urban
    Jamz 95.7 - Urban contemporary hits
  • WMJJ 96.5 FM AC
    Magic 96.5 - Adult contemporary format featuring Birmingham's biggest variety of music, switches to Christmas music November-December
  • WZZK 104.7 FM Country
    Country music, news, and family entertainment, former home of Rick and Bubba morning show (2006-present)
  • WQEN 103.7 FM CHR
    The Q - Contemporary hit radio
  • WBPT-FM 106.9 Classic Rock
    106.9 The Eagle - Classic rock hits
Birmingham AM Stations
  • WJOX 690 AM Sports
    Jox 2 ESPN - Sports talk, ESPN Radio affiliate, carries UAB Blazers baseball, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Braves
  • WERC 960 AM Talk
    News and talk radio programming
  • WJLD 1400 AM Gospel
    Gospel and inspirational programming
Did You Know? Birmingham's WJOX-FM was the flagship station for the legendary Paul Finebaum Show from 2007-2013 before Finebaum joined ESPN. By 2012, WJOX-FM became the second-highest-rated sports station in the country.

Mobile Radio Market Rank #101

Mobile FM Stations
  • WZEW 92.1 FM AAA
    The Zew - Triple A (Adult Album Alternative) format
  • WBLX 92.9 FM Urban
    93 BLX - Urban contemporary hits
  • WKSJ 94.9 FM Country
    Country music station
  • WRKH 96.1 FM Classic Rock
    96.1 The Rocket - Classic rock format serving Mobile
  • WABB 97.5 FM CHR
    #1 Hit Music Station - Launched February 5, 1973 with Bob Dylan's "Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again"
  • WMXC 99.9 FM AC
    Mix 99.9 - Adult contemporary format
  • WTKX 101.5 FM Active Rock
    Active rock format
  • WAVH 106.5 FM Talk
    FM TALK 106.5 - Talk radio serving Mobile area

Gulf Coast Broadcasting Infrastructure

The Mobile-Pensacola region features extensive broadcasting infrastructure with several tall transmission towers:

  • Spanish Fort: WKRG-TV towers at 1,879 ft (572.7 m) and 999 ft (304.5 m)
  • Robertsdale: WEAR-TV tower at 1,913 ft (583.1 m), WPMI-TV at 1,894 ft (577.3 m), WJTC-TV at 1,501 ft (457.5 m)

These towers provide extensive coverage across Alabama's Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle, serving Mobile, Pensacola, and surrounding communities.

Montgomery Radio Market Rank #152

Montgomery FM Stations
  • WLWI 92.3 FM Country
    I-92 - Country music format, 1984 ACM "Radio Station of the Year (Small Market)", home of Auburn Tigers football and basketball
  • WACV 93.1 FM News/Talk
    NewsTalk 93.1 - News and talk programming, transmitter in Prattville
  • WXFX 95.1 FM Rock
    The Fox 95.1 - Rock format
  • WBAM 98.9 FM Country
    Bama Country 98.9 - "Montgomery's Most Country" featuring Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert
  • WMGF 103.3 FM AC
    Mix 103 - "Lite Rock Favorites" adult contemporary format
Montgomery AM Stations
  • WMSP 740 AM Sports
    Jox 740 (formerly Jox Montgomery, rebranded August 2025) - Sports talk format, Infinity Sports Network affiliate, carries Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers football, Atlanta Braves baseball, and Montgomery Biscuits baseball
WMSP History: Originally licensed in 1953 as WBAM, the station broadcast contemporary and country music before switching to sports talk format under the WMSP callsign in 1995.

Huntsville Radio Market Rank #104

Huntsville FM Stations
  • WLRH 89.3 FM Public Radio
    Alabama's first public radio broadcaster (launched October 13, 1976), serves 60-mile radius from Monte Sano Mountain, formerly carried NPR until October 2025
  • WVNN 92.5 FM News/Talk
    Talk Monster - News, weather, and talk programming
  • WRTT 95.1 FM Active Rock
    Rocket 95.1 - Active rock format
  • KIX 96 96.1 FM Country
    Country music programming
  • WRSA 96.9 FM AC
    MIX 96.9 - "The Best Variety Of The 80's, 90's and more!" Adult contemporary format
  • WLOR 98.1 FM Urban
    THE BEAT 98.1 - Classic hip hop and R&B
  • WAHR 99.1 FM AC
    Star 99.1 - "Your Music! Your Station!" Adult contemporary, Class C0 station with 100,000 watts ERP. Call letters stand for Arnold Hornbuckle Records
  • WDRM 102.1 FM Country
    Country 102.1 (licensed to Decatur) - "#1 For New Country" with Dan and Josie in mornings, "Biggest Hits for Huntsville and the Valley"
  • WZYP 104.3 FM Various
    Athens-based station
Huntsville AM Stations
  • WVNN 770 AM News/Talk
    News, weather, and talk programming

Alabama Public Radio (APR) Network

Alabama Public Radio (APR) is a network of public radio stations operated by the University of Alabama, serving approximately two-thirds of the state with NPR, PRI, and APM programming combined with locally produced news and music.

APR Network Stations
  • WUAL 91.5 FM - Tuscaloosa (flagship station, launched January 1982)
    First APR station, emphasizing service to western Alabama with classical, folk, and nostalgic music plus NPR news programming
  • WQPR 88.7 FM - Florence
    Joint project with University of North Alabama, launched late 1980s, serving northwestern Alabama. Has translator W264AI on 100.7 FM covering Huntsville-Decatur
  • WAPR 88.3 FM - Selma
    Jointly owned by Alabama State University, Troy University, and University of Alabama, launched early 1990s, serving south-central Alabama
APR Programming: Alabama Public Radio features a mixed format of news, classical music, folk, jazz, and entertainment programming. The network supports one of the largest radio news departments in Alabama, combining national NPR content with extensive local news coverage.

Independent Public Stations

In addition to the APR network, Alabama has independent public radio stations:

  • WBHM 90.3 FM - Birmingham (launched December 1976)
  • WLRH 89.3 FM - Huntsville (launched October 13, 1976, Alabama's first public broadcaster)

Note: WLRH dropped NPR programming on October 1, 2025, following a decision by station owner Alabama Public Television.

Alabama Stations by Format

Country Format
  • WDRM 102.1 FM - Decatur/Huntsville
  • WLWI 92.3 FM - Montgomery
  • WBAM 98.9 FM - Montgomery
  • WZZK 104.7 FM - Birmingham
  • WDJR 96.9 FM - Enterprise
  • WKSJ 94.9 FM - Mobile
  • KIX 96 96.1 FM - Huntsville
Sports Format
  • WJOX-FM 94.5 - Birmingham
  • WJOX 690 AM - Birmingham
  • WMSP 740 AM - Montgomery
  • WOMF 560 AM - Dothan
  • WOOF 99.7 FM - Dothan

SEC Coverage: Most Alabama sports stations carry Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers football, plus Atlanta Braves baseball.

News/Talk Format
  • WEIS 100.5 FM - Centre
  • WVNN 92.5 FM / 770 AM - Huntsville
  • WACV 93.1 FM - Montgomery
  • WAVH 106.5 FM - Mobile
  • WERC 960 AM - Birmingham
Classic Rock Format
  • WBPT 106.9 FM - Birmingham (The Eagle)
  • WRKH 96.1 FM - Mobile (The Rocket)
  • WQLT 107.3 FM - Florence
Adult Contemporary
  • WMJJ 96.5 FM - Birmingham (Magic 96.5)
  • WMXC 99.9 FM - Mobile (Mix 99.9)
  • WMGF 103.3 FM - Montgomery (Mix 103)
  • WRSA 96.9 FM - Huntsville (MIX 96.9)
  • WAHR 99.1 FM - Huntsville (Star 99.1)
Religious Format
  • WMBV 91.9 FM - Dixon's Mills (Moody Radio)
  • WGIB 91.9 FM - Birmingham
  • WLJR 88.5 FM - Birmingham
  • WJAB 90.9 FM - Huntsville
  • WJOU 90.1 FM - Huntsville

Additional Alabama Markets

Tuscaloosa Area
  • WUAL 91.5 FM - Alabama Public Radio (APR flagship)
  • WTBC 1230 AM - Tuscaloosa
  • WTUG - Northport (Urban AC format)
Dothan / Wiregrass Area
Shoals / Florence Area
  • WUAL 88.7 FM - Muscle Shoals (APR - University of Alabama Public Radio, Classical and Jazz)
  • WQLT 107.3 FM - Florence (Great Classics)
  • WQPR 88.7 FM - Florence (APR network station)
Other Cities
  • WAAO 103.7 FM - Andalusia
  • WDJR 96.9 FM - Enterprise (Country - The Big Dog)
  • WCSN 105.7 FM - Orange Beach (Sunny 105)
  • WEIS 100.5 FM - Centre (Weis Radio - Local news and sports)

Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama hosts approximately 300 AM and FM radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as of 2025. This includes commercial stations, public radio stations, religious broadcasters, and 57+ low-power FM (LPFM) stations serving diverse local communities across the state's 5.2 million residents.

Alabama has four major radio markets ranked nationally: Birmingham (rank #61), Mobile (rank #101), Huntsville (rank #104), and Montgomery (rank #152). Birmingham is the largest market in the state, while Montgomery is the capital city market. These markets feature diverse programming including news, sports, country, rock, urban contemporary, and public radio formats.

SEC football coverage is available across Alabama's sports radio stations. WMSP 740 AM in Montgomery carries both Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers football games. WLWI 92.3 FM (I-92) in Montgomery is the home station for Auburn Tigers football and basketball. Birmingham's WJOX-FM 94.5 and WJOX 690 AM also carry SEC sports coverage along with Atlanta Braves baseball and Tennessee Titans football. Many stations throughout the state affiliate with the Crimson Tide Sports Network and Auburn Sports Network during football season.

Alabama Public Radio (APR) is a network of public radio stations operated by the University of Alabama, serving approximately two-thirds of Alabama with NPR, PRI, and APM programming. The network launched with flagship station WUAL 91.5 FM in Tuscaloosa in January 1982 and expanded to include WQPR 88.7 FM in Florence and WAPR 88.3 FM in Selma. APR features a mixed format of news, classical music, folk, jazz, and entertainment programming, and operates one of the largest radio news departments in Alabama combining national content with extensive local news coverage.

WJOX-FM 94.5 in Birmingham was the flagship station for the legendary Paul Finebaum Show from 2007 until 2013 when Finebaum joined ESPN and the SEC Network. During this period, WJOX-FM became the second-highest-rated sports station in the country by 2012. Finebaum, known as the "Voice of the SEC," had launched the Paul Finebaum Radio Network in 2001 and quickly became the leading voice on college football in the South. His four-hour daily program now airs nationally on ESPN Radio and the SEC Network.

In addition to the Alabama Public Radio (APR) network, Alabama has two major independent public radio stations: WBHM 90.3 FM in Birmingham (launched December 1976) and WLRH 89.3 FM in Huntsville (launched October 13, 1976). WLRH holds the distinction of being Alabama's first public radio broadcaster. WBHM serves the Birmingham area with NPR News and classical radio programming from the University of Alabama, providing over 40 years of news, music, and cultural programming. Note that WLRH dropped NPR programming on October 1, 2025, following a decision by station owner Alabama Public Television.

Alabama features numerous country music stations across the state. Major country stations include WDRM 102.1 FM serving Huntsville/Decatur (ranked #1 for new country in the market), WLWI 92.3 FM "I-92" in Montgomery (winner of the 1984 Academy of Country Music "Radio Station of the Year" award), WBAM 98.9 FM "Bama Country" in Montgomery (featuring Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood), WZZK 104.7 FM in Birmingham (home of the Rick and Bubba morning show), WDJR 96.9 FM "The Big Dog" in Enterprise, and WKSJ 94.9 FM in Mobile. These stations provide comprehensive coverage of country music across Alabama's major markets.

Most major Alabama radio stations offer live streaming through their official websites and mobile apps. iHeartMedia operates multiple Alabama stations that stream via the iHeartRadio app and website, including stations in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa. Alabama Public Radio stations (WUAL, WQPR, WAPR) stream at apr.org with a "Listen" button on their homepage. WBHM streams at wbhm.org, and WLRH streams at wlrh.org. Many individual station websites listed in this directory offer streaming audio feeds. Additionally, TuneIn Radio, Radio.com, and similar aggregator platforms provide access to Alabama stations that have partnered with those services.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025