[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4258]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING TEAM BROADCASTING WGNL-WGNG FM-104.3--FM-106.3

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Team 
Broadcasting, Inc. WGNL 104.3 FM.
  WGNL is a 50,000 watts FM Station, which is located in Greenwood, 
Mississippi. It is in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. The Delta is 
one of the areas that is popular for the birth of the Blues. WGNL 104.3 
FM broadcasts a vast variety of music. It is Urban Adult Contemporary 
mixed with Oldies and Blues. One of the highest rated shows on WGNL is 
the 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. all day Saturday Blues. This show includes a 
mixture of traditional Blues. For example, some of the artists featured 
include: Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf. There are many more contemporary 
Blues artist such as: Tyrone Davis, Johnnie Taylor, and many more. With 
the diverse format, this is what makes WGNL 104.3 FM number one in the 
Mississippi Delta.
  The sister station WGNG 106.3 FM is 25,000 watts. WGNG has attracted 
listeners because of its ability to reach ages from 12-54. This is due 
to the blend of R&B HIP HOP. WGNG has come into holding its own and it 
reaches a number of people in the Mississippi Delta.
  WGNL-WGNG gets a great response from their advertisers. They should 
not be overlooked by sponsors. WGNL and WGNG combined covers over one-
third of thirty counties in the Mississippi Counties in Northern 
Mississippi.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the number 
one radio station in the Mississippi Delta, WGNL-WGNG for its 
dedication in serving the Mississippi Delta and giving back to the 
African American community.

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