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KCIL

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KCIL
Broadcast areaHouma–Thibodaux
Frequency96.7 MHz
Programming
LanguagesEnglish
FormatCountry
AffiliationsNicholls Colonels
Ownership
OwnerBayou Radio Group
KDLC, KJIN, WGUO
History
First air date
August 1, 1967 (1967-08-01)
Former call signs
KMRC-FM (1967–1979)
KFXY (1979–2000)
KBZZ (2000–2007)
KMYO-FM (2007–2011)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID67677
ClassC2
ERP50,000 watts
HAAT105 meters (344 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
29°41′39″N 90°59′58″W / 29.69417°N 90.99944°W / 29.69417; -90.99944
Links
Public license information
Website967kcil.com

KCIL (96.7 FM) is a broadcast radio station in the United States. Licensed to Gray, Louisiana, the station broadcasts a country music format to the Houma–Thibodaux area and is owned by Bayou Radio Group. KCIL also broadcasts Nicholls State University football.

The station first broadcast in 1967 with call sign KMRC-FM, as a contemporary hit radio station licensed to Morgan City. This format remained for nearly 35 years, until changes to adult contemporary in 2004, oldies in 2006, and then country in 2011 in a format and call sign swap. The station was part of the LSU Sports Radio Network in the early 2000s and early 2010s and the New Orleans Saints Radio Network in the early 2010s.

History

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As KMRC-FM (1967–1979)

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The station was founded by Tri-City Broadcasting as KMRC-FM and was licensed to Morgan City; it signed on for the first time on August 1, 1967.[2][3] KFXY was first licensed on December 26, 1967.[3] KMRC-FM was initially a full simulcast of KMRC AM, a top 40 station in Morgan City.[4]

As KFXY (1979–2000)

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On July 30, 1979, KMRC-FM became KFXY.[5] The station was branded "Foxy 96".[6]

In 1995, Tiger Island Broadcasting bought KFXY for $196,300.[7] Then in 1998, Guaranty Broadcasting of Houma bought KFXY and KMRC AM from Tiger Island Broadcasting for a combined $460,000.[8]

Dating to the 2000 football season, KFXY was a member of the LSU Sports Radio Network.[9]

As KBZZ (2000–2007)

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On November 22, 2000, KFXY changed its call sign to KBZZ.[5] Its brand changed to "96.7 the Buzz", while the format remained top 40.[10] KBZZ also broadcast Morgan City High School football.[11]

KBZZ's format changed from contemporary hits to adult contemporary in 2004, with brand "Soft Rock 96.7".[12][13] KBZZ's final season in the LSU Sports Radio Network was also in 2004.[14]

Sunburst Media reached an agreement in 2005 to buy KBZZ and three other stations from Guaranty for a total of $12.5 million.[15] The license transfer to Sunburst was completed in June 2006.[5]

As KMYO-FM (2007–2011)

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On August 8, 2007, the call sign changed from KBZZ to KMYO-FM.[5] Branded "Mix 96.7", KMYO-FM had an oldies format.[16]

Logo as "96.7 Dan FM" from 2010 to 2011.

In 2010, the brand changed to "96.7 Dan FM".[17]

As KCIL (2011–present)

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The call sign became the station's present KCIL beginning May 2, 2011, in a swap with 107.5 in Jean Lafitte.[5] Inheriting the country music format from 107.5, the new KCIL was branded "C 96.7".[18] KCIL remained part of the New Orleans Saints Radio Network until 2014 and LSU Sports Radio Network until the 2013 football season and 2013–14 basketball season.[19][20]

Beginning in 2025, KCIL began broadcasting Nicholls Colonels football games.[21]

Technical information

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KCIL broadcasts with 50 kilowatts of effective radiated power both horizontally and vertically from a transmitter in Gibson near State Highway 182. Its broadcast signal has grade A coverage in Houma, Morgan City, and Thibodaux.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCIL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1980 (PDF). Washington: Broadcasting Publications. 1980. p. C-97. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  3. ^ a b "History card: KCIL". FCC. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  4. ^ Broadcasting Yearbook 1976 (PDF). Washington: Broadcasting Publications. 1976. p. C-85. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "KCIL". FCC Data. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  6. ^ "Louisiana Radio Directory". 100000 Watts. Archived from the original on September 1, 2000. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. ^ "Transactions Year in Review Continues" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1128. January 12, 1996. p. 6. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  8. ^ "Transaction Digest" (PDF). Radio Business Report. Vol. 15, no. 32. August 17, 1998. p. 15. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  9. ^ "LSU Sports Network". Louisiana State University. Archived from the original on August 19, 2001. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  10. ^ "Louisiana Radio Directory". 100000 Watts. Archived from the original on June 11, 2001. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  11. ^ "High School Football Report". The Courier. Houma. October 18, 2001. Archived from the original on October 25, 2001. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  12. ^ "Welcome to the New Soft Rock 96.7fm". KBZZ. Archived from the original on December 13, 2004. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  13. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2006 (PDF). Washington: Broadcasting Publications. 2006. p. D-233. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  14. ^ "2004-05 LSU Sports Network". Louisiana State University. Archived from the original on December 8, 2004. Retrieved August 24, 2025. See also 2005 LSU Football Media Guide (PDF). Louisiana State University. 2005. p. 206. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  15. ^ "Business briefs" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1629. October 21, 2005. p. 4. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  16. ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 2008 (PDF). Washington: Broadcasting Publications. 2008. p. D-251. Retrieved August 23, 2025 – via World Radio History.
  17. ^ "96.7 Dan FM". Sunburst Media. Archived from the original on September 26, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  18. ^ "C96.7 FM - KCIL". KCIL. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  19. ^ "Saints Radio". New Orleans Saints. Archived from the original on December 12, 2014. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  20. ^ "LSU Sports Radio Network Affiliates". Louisiana State University. January 31, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  21. ^ "2025 Football Schedule". Nicholls State University. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
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