WUSM-FM

WUSM-FM
Broadcast areaHattiesburg-Laurel
Frequency88.5 MHz
BrandingSouthern Miss Radio
Programming
LanguageEnglish
FormatAdult Album Alternative/Americana (music)/Eclectic
Ownership
OwnerUniversity of Southern Mississippi
History
First air date
July 1, 1972 (1972-07-01)
Former call signs
WMSU (1972–1989)
Former frequencies
91.1 MHz (1972–1984)
Call sign meaning
University of Southern Mississippi
Technical information
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID69214
ClassA
ERP3,000 watts
HAAT129.3 meters (424 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
31°18′26.20″N 89°24′47.40″W / 31.3072778°N 89.4131667°W / 31.3072778; -89.4131667
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live
WebsiteOfficial website

WUSM-FM (88.5 FM, "Southern Miss Radio") is a non-commercial radio station broadcasting an adult album alternative format. Licensed to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States, the station serves the Hattiesburg-Laurel area. The station is currently owned by the University of Southern Mississippi.

WUSM offers a variety of public affairs programs and music that would otherwise not be available. WUSM's diverse programming includes American roots music, jazz, blues, adult album alternative, alternative rock, and local artists.