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References
- ↑ Midwest Communications Acquires South Central Communications
- ↑ The Original Company to take over Operations of WEJK
- ↑ South Central Radio Group
- ↑ Venta, Lance (November 3, 2013). "WNFZ Flips To News/Talk". Radio Insight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Knoxville's 'Jack' simulcast ends, with a sale to the Billy Graham organization". radio-info.com. 2011-12-28. Retrieved 2012-02-14.