KARV "Regional Radio"

KARV "Regional Radio" KARV is a radio station local to the Arkansas River Valley that brings you your favorite news talk programs and local favorites like Dial-A-Trade!

The first radio station between Ft. Smith and Little Rock, Arkansas officially went on the air on February 25th, 1947. KXRJ in Russellville, owned and managed by Russ Horne and Jerrell Shepherd, Paris and Russellville natives, respectively, became one of about 1,600 radio stations in the country. Horne and Shepherd had originally asked to get KARV as the call-letters for their new station, but tha

t was not available. The second choice was KRUS, but it was also unavailable. So, the FCC awarded the station is third choice, KXRJ – the “R” standing for Russ and the “J” for Jerrell. KXRJ first went on the air for a 7-hour test on February 24th from 5 PM until midnight. The first studio was located on the campus of Arkansas Polytechnic College in Russellville. KXRJ started its regular broadcast schedule on February 25th, 1947. During the first hours on the air, the station received several hundred calls of congratulations and praise for the clearness of reception and quality of the programs. KXRJ was broadcasting 250 watts on 1490, or the station could be found at 150 on older radios. The 17 hours of broadcast on the 25th included transcribed music and request numbers, spot news, sports summaries, and programs from the mutual broadcasting system, including news casts by Fulton Lewis, Jr. and Gabriel Heatter, The Inside of Sports, and Guy Lombardo’s Orchestra. Russ Horne and Jerrell Shepherd were the owners and managers of KXRJ. Approximately 8,000 people turned out on March 1st and 2nd, 1947, for KXRJ’s Open House ceremonies. The station had officially gone on the air on February 25th. During the Open House, special programs were presented by groups from Atkins, Dardanelle, Clarksville, Morrilton, and Russellville. Listeners were asked to make their choice of the best program by mail. Atkins won and was honored with a 30 minute remote broadcast originating from Atkins. KXRJ, now KARV, moved to a new spot on the radio dial in February of 1980. During the 7:30 news on February 13th, 1980, KARV moved from 1490 AM to 610 AM, enabling many residents of the Arkansas River Valley to hear KARV radio for the first time during nighttime hours and gave outlying areas of the River Valley their first opportunity to hear KARV during daytime hours.

“The Colonel” Kermit Womack inducted into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters “Hall of Fame”….
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“The Colonel” Kermit Womack inducted into the Arkansas Sportscasters and Sportswriters “Hall of Fame”….

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Friday at 12 PM, we will be closing for the memorial service of Caleb Raney.

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As area heat index values have climbed to 110F or greater across the Arkansas River Valley, the Extreme Heat Warning has been expanded to include portions of western Arkansas. Be sure to take breaks, stay hydrated, and check on the vulnerable!

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🌟 Join the movement and support local businesses with EAB Media Group-Russellville’s Shop Local, Eat Local giveaway!🌟

Ready to win big while supporting your community? Visit our sponsor locations and scan the QR code for a chance to win $250 in Shop Local, Eat Local cash!💰

Our current sponsors include:
1. Dalton Family Dentistry in Russellville
2. Pottsville Self Storage
3. Pina Gonzalo Landscaping, Inc. in Dardanelle
4. Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
5. Creature Comforts in Russellville
6. Plant Parlor in Russellville
7. Po Co Whatnots Antique and Flea Market in Russellville
8. Sonic of Russellville

Keep an eye out for updates as more sponsors join in on the fun. Let's show our support for local businesses and make a positive impact on our community together!

Address

2705 E. Parkway Drive
Russellville, AR
72801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14799686816

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