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Leveil Myers Recognized as First African American Disc Jockey at WSJC

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Beginning in 1973, Leveil Myers was spinning records for WSJC.  While attending Piney Woods School, Myers enrolled in a broadcasting class. The class presented Leveil the opportunity to meet and work  with Mike Mathis the manager/owner of WSJC.

Mathis invited Leveil to join the station and become an on air part of the radio staton.

WSJC began operation July 5, 1957 at 5 o’clock in the morning!

Mr. Myers spoke of the kindness  and support of Mike Mathis forgiving him the opportunity to make history!

Leveil later joined the military when he served until retirement.

Check out this link for more history on WSJC.

 

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