200-Foot Radio Tower Stolen from Alabama Station, Leaving Community in Shock

The theft of WJLX's tower has halted broadcasts, with the station facing a hefty replacement cost and federal investigation underway.

A 200-foot radio tower belonging to WJLX, an AM station in Jasper, Alabama, was stolen, leaving the station and local authorities baffled.
The theft, discovered by a landscaping crew, involved cutting the tower's guy-wires and stealing transmitting equipment.
WJLX has started a GoFundMe to cover the $60,000 replacement cost, as the property was uninsured.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) denied WJLX's request to broadcast on FM while the AM tower is rebuilt, forcing the station off-air.
Local and federal authorities are investigating the theft, which is considered a federal crime with potential penalties including prison time.