Prior to November 5, 1999, the 1200 kHz frequency was occupied by WBZY. WBZY began broadcasting in 1968. In December 1986, WBZY was sold by Lawrence County Broadcasting Corp. to a partnership called WBZY Radio Sam (the "Sam" representing the surname initials of partners Samuel M. Shirey, William G. Andrews and Robert L. McCracken).
Before November 5, 1999, the 1200 kHz frequency was used by WBZY.  WBZY began broadcasting in 1968. In December 1986, WBZY was sold from Lawrence County Broadcasting Corp. to a partnership called WBZY Radio Sam, which included partners Samuel M. Shirey, William G. Andrews and Robert L. McCracken.