Radio station WFLI-AM 1070, which was known as “Jet-FLI, the fastest jet in the sky,” during its heyday in the 1960s and ’70s, will sign off the air on Friday. Former on-air personalities and staff will be on the station from 1-4 p.m. sharing their memories.
The station has been known as “The Mid South’s Most Powerful AM Gospel Station” for the last several years, but after signing on in 1961 it was the region’s rock ‘n’ roll station, competing against the more adult-oriented WDEF. It increased its power to 50,000 watts in 1967 and was the city’s most popular Top 40 station until 1980.
It was known for its fast-talking, slick DJs like Tommy Jett, Mike Murray and Johnny Eagle, “Jet-Fli Spectaculars” that brought everyone from The Monkees to The Who to town and the WFLI Light in the Sky, a gigantic spotlight that could be seen for miles around. It drew people to events such as football games and concerts.