KZRZ
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| Broadcast area | Monroe–West Monroe |
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| Frequency | 98.3 MHz |
| Branding | Sunny 98.3 |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Warrior Media |
| KNNW, KMYY, KXRR | |
| History | |
First air date | February 29, 1968 (as KUZM-FM) |
Former call signs |
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| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 52510 |
| Class | C2 |
| ERP | 50,000 watts |
| HAAT | 150 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | sunny983.com |
KZRZ (98.3 FM, "Sunny 98.3") is an adult contemporary formatted radio station broadcasting in the Monroe, Louisiana, radio market. It is owned by Warrior Media, through licensee Warrior Media LLC. The station began broadcasting February 29, 1968, as KUZN-FM, owned with KUZN (1310 AM).[3] Studios are located in Monroe, and its transmitter is located near Sterlington, Louisiana.
The current Market Manager is Mike Downhour. Sunny 98.3 is home to The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show 5am-10am. Leslie Haze middays 10am- 3pm. John Runyan afternoons 3pm-7pm. John Tesh Radio Show weekdays from 7pm to midnight. All the music is programmed locally. Sunny 98.3 is home to the Santa Stop promotion where Santa makes his first seasonal appearance in late November.
In June 2025, it was announced that Stephen Media Group would be selling its Monroe stations to Warrior Media LLC for $450,000.[4][5] The sale was completed in August 2025.
Prior to 1993, 98.3 was urban contemporary KYEA K-98.
References
- ^ "History Cards for KZRZ". Federal Communications Commission. (Guide to reading History Cards)
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KZRZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "KUZN-FM Back In Operation". Monroe News-Star. March 1, 1968. p. 6-A. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ Jacobson, Adam (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Media Sells More Bayou State Radio Stations | Radio & Television Business Report". Radio & Television Business. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
- ^ Venta, Lance (June 3, 2025). "Stephens Sells Monroe LA Cluster To Local Group". RadioInsight. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
External links
- Facility details for Facility ID 52510 (KZRZ) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KZRZ in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
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