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Perry Publishing and Broadcasting is an American company. It works in two main areas: print media (like newspapers) and radio. The company is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It focuses on serving the local African American community.
On April 7, 2025, the Oklahoma Senate honored Russell M. Perry. He was recognized for his great work as a businessman, banker, and journalist. Senator Shane Jett presented the award. The resolution praised Perry for starting The Black Chronicle. It also honored him for creating Perry Publishing & Broadcasting. This company is now Oklahoma’s largest independent radio group.
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Company History and Growth
Perry Publishing and Broadcasting started in April 1979. It was founded by Russell M. Perry. In the same month, the company began publishing Black Chronicle. This newspaper is Oklahoma's oldest African-American community newspaper.
In 1993, Perry Publishing bought its first radio station. This was AM 1140 in Oklahoma City, now known as KRMP. Soon after, they acquired KVSP. This became the first urban contemporary music station in Oklahoma City in many years. Because KVSP was so successful, Perry then bought KJMM in Tulsa in 1994.
By 1996, Perry Publishing owned two stations in the same area. They acquired KJMZ and KKRX, which serve the Lawton area. This is called a "duopoly" when one company owns two stations in the same market.
In 1999, Perry Publishing bought KGTO in Tulsa from Cox Radio. This gave them a duopoly in Tulsa, along with KJMM. In 2001, the company grew even more. They acquired five more stations in the Lawton area. These included KKEN, KDDQ, KRPT, KPNS, and KXCA.
In 2005, Perry added KACO, another station serving the Lawton area. In August 2007, Perry Publishing expanded outside Oklahoma. They acquired a group of stations in Augusta, Georgia from Radio One. These stations were WFXA-FM, WAKB, WTHB, and WAEG.
In November 2015, Perry Publishing bought KFMD in Bethel Heights, Arkansas. They purchased it from Hog Radio for $400,000. In December 2018, Perry Publishing announced a big change. They decided to sell all eight of their stations in the Lawton area. The sale to Mollman Media for $3 million was completed in April 2019.
Radio Stations Owned
Perry Publishing and Broadcasting owns several radio stations. They are located in Arkansas, Georgia, and Oklahoma.
Arkansas Stations
Bethel Heights
- KQIS 105.3/1340 AM – Plays urban contemporary music.
Georgia Stations
Augusta
- WAEG 92.3 – Plays smooth jazz music.
- WAKB 100.9 – Plays urban adult contemporary music.
- WFXA-FM 103.1 – Plays mainstream urban music.
- WTHB-FM 96.9 – Plays urban gospel music.
Oklahoma Stations
Oklahoma City (Main Location)
- KINB 105.3 – Plays sports radio programs.
- KRMP 1140 AM – Plays urban adult contemporary music.
- KVSP 103.5 – Plays mainstream urban music.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
- KGTO 1050 AM – Plays urban adult contemporary music.
- KJMM 105.3 – Plays mainstream urban music.
