2025-16162Proposed Rule

WLOV-TV Leaps to Channel 26 in West Point Shakeup

Published Date: 8/22/2025

Proposed Rule

Summary

WLOV-TV in West Point, Mississippi wants to switch from channel 16 to channel 26. The FCC agrees this change meets all the rules and will let WLOV-TV move from temporary to permanent status. This means better, more stable TV service for viewers without extra costs or delays.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

WLOV-TV Moves to Permanent Channel

WLOV License LLC may change WLOV‑TV in West Point, Mississippi from channel 16 to channel 26 and transition the station from Special Temporary Authority (STA) to permanent licensed operation. The FCC staff found the change meets the agency's community coverage and technical rules, enabling the licensee to operate permanently on channel 26.

Viewers Get More Stable TV Service

If you watch broadcast TV in West Point, Mississippi, WLOV‑TV's move from channel 16 to channel 26 is expected to provide better, more stable television service. The change is described as occurring without extra costs or delays for viewers.

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8/22/2025

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