"Vanishing Act: Alabama Radio Station's 200-Foot Tower Stolen Without a Trace"
TL;DR
Thieves stole a 200-foot AM radio tower from WJLX in Jasper, Alabama, prompting the station to shut down and the FCC to order it off air. The theft has left the community without its only voice, impacting safety and communication. The station is now seeking to raise funds for a replacement tower, as the stolen one was uninsured. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the general manager is determined to enhance security measures for the new tower.
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- ‘What do you mean, the tower is gone?’: thieves steal 200ft structure from Alabama radio station The Guardian US
- Another Heartwarming Tale of Federal Bureaucracy - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- Someone stole a Jasper radio station’s 200-foot tower, owner says AL.com
- 200-foot AM radio tower disappears, halting Alabama station broadcast Ars Technica
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