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32-414: The station was originally applied-for by Perry Communications in 1979, with Ashland, Alabama as its city of license . After being approved in 1980, it was granted two extensions to the original 18 months before its construction permit expired in 1981. After later being granted a new CP in 1983, it finally went on the air and was given a license to cover in 1984. During this process, the city of license

64-558: A country music format from March 1985-January 2001 and the current WHMA-FM also plays a country format. The call letters WHMA-FM were earlier assigned to another station in Anniston. It began broadcasting November 10, 1947, on 100.5 MHz. Studios were in the Radio Building in Anniston. The station was licensed to Anniston Broadcasting Company, which also had the license for WHMA (AM) . Ashland, Alabama Ashland

96-470: A female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

128-464: A household in the city was $ 30,759, and the median income for a family was $ 44,659. Males had a median income of $ 30,360 versus $ 29,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,258. About 24.4% of families and 20.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 29.2 of those age 65 or over. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 1,984 people, 677 households, and 333 families residing in

160-536: Is a city in Clay County , Alabama , United States . The population was 2,037 at the 2010 census . The city is the county seat of Clay County. Clay County was formed by an act of the Alabama General Assembly on December 7, 1866. Less than a year later, Ashland was established as the county seat on land donated by Hollingsworth Watts for the construction of a courthouse. In 1871 Ashland

192-405: Is a city in Clay County , Alabama , United States. At the 2020 census , the population was 2,489. Native Americans were the first to inhabit the area now known as Lineville. The Creek Indian War of 1813 , however, resulted in their removal . The first white settlers in the area were William and Thomas Lundie. Their settlement became known as Lundie's Cross Roads after a trading post opened in

224-496: Is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) (0.41%) is water. At 1,130 feet (340 m), Ashland is Alabama's highest-elevated county seat. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Ashland has a humid subtropical climate , abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. Ashland first appeared on

256-562: The Köppen climate classification , Lineville has a humid subtropical climate (abbreviated Cfa ). As of the 2020 United States census , there were 2,489 people, 899 households, and 600 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2010, there were 2,395 people, 967 households, and 655 families residing in the city. The population density was 268 inhabitants per square mile (103/km ). There were 1,119 housing units at an average density of 122 per square mile (47/km ). The racial makeup of

288-443: The U.S. Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.3 km ), of which 9.0 square miles (23.2 km ) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.2 km ), or 0.77%, is water. Lineville was named for its location on what was then the border between Talladega and Randolph counties. Alabama's highest point, Mount Cheaha , is located 18 miles (29 km) north of Lineville via Alabama Highway 49. According to

320-513: The poverty line , including 36.6% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. Lineville Academy began in 1856. The first red school house was built soon after with an additional school added later. The Lineville Institute opened in 1883 but closed a year later in 1884. Lineville College , a coeducational institution for white students, was founded in 1890 in Lineville, incorporated in 1891 and disestablished in 1903. In 1917,

352-554: The 1830s to serve pioneers and miners searching for gold . In 1856, Lundie's Cross Roads became known as County Line, probably for the Baptist Church, founded in 1848 and located on what was then the boundary line between Talladega and Randolph counties. Also in 1856, a post office was established in County Line, schools were consolidated and corn and cotton became cash crops. The Town of (Crooked Creek) Lineville

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384-520: The 1870 U.S. Census as an unincorporated village, incorporating as a town the following year. The 6th beat (precinct) of Clay County also bore the name of Ashland, and has continued to report to date (2010), becoming a census division in 1960. The population of the beat/precinct/census division is as follows: 1870–1,499; 1880–2,178; 1890–2,848; 1900–2,891; 1910–3,581; 1920–4,629; 1930–3,713; 1940–3,757; 1950–3,197; 1960–5,696; 1970–5,852; 1980–6,167; 1990–5,780; 2000–6,515; 2010–6,128. From 1870 to 1950, Ashland

416-466: The 1920s, was the chicken business. Millions of chickens and eggs and long chicken houses In or about 1921, Reverend Secelar Claxton Ray took one hundred, day-old chicks to the Clay County Fair and put them under an oil burning brooder and called attention to the advantage of using chickens on the farm to supplement the ‘all cotton’ cash crop. This was something new, but it did gradually got

448-625: The Old Lineville Cemetery. By the end of the war, Confederate money had become useless and the area suffered hardships. Clay County formed in 1866. The town's name was officially changed to Lineville in 1870 when it became the temporary seat of government for Clay County. The press came to Lineville in 1884. In 1898, Lineville was incorporated, graphite mining became a major industry and National Bank began operating there. A secondary college opened in Lineville in 1891 with H.J. Willingham, president and first appointed mayor. In 1907

480-555: The attention of the local farmers. He was now fully in the poultry business, and named it Goodwill Poultry Farm and Hatchery. He bought houses then idle at the local graphite mines in Clay County and hired neighbors in their spare time and built the hatchery and chicken houses and an extra tenant house on the farm, southeast of Ashland, Alabama , whose population of close to one thousand had grown considerably from two hundred in 1881. The Civil War saw some 56 area men interred in

512-404: The city was 58.6% White , 36.9% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 0.2% Asian , 0.0% Pacific Islander , 1.5% from other races , and 2.6% from two or more races. 4.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 967 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 21.8% had

544-522: The city was 71.5% White , 24.1% Black or African American , 0.7% Asian , 2.0% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population. There were 849 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who

576-407: The cotton industry. Farmers were forced to abandon what had been the community's major industry. Timber, poultry, and cabinet making became the dominant industries by the beginning of the 21st century. Ashland is located at 33°16′20″N 85°50′13″W  /  33.27222°N 85.83694°W  / 33.27222; -85.83694 (33.272206, −85.836925). Alabama State Routes 9 and 77 are

608-501: The first Circuit Court that was held in the new County of Clay, was held in the Lineville Baptist Church in 1867, with John Henderson of Talladega, Alabama , as a judge. The present new brick building was built in 1915 and 1916, with the first service held on March 1st, 1916, with prayer and thanksgiving service conducted by J.H. Ingram, Sr., and C.N. James, pastor.” One of the newest attractions in Clay County in

640-437: The first literary school of the community was nearby. Some years later the church was moved a short distance and a house was built on the left side of the public road near the residence of the late Thomas H. Harris. In about 1863 the church was moved into the town of Lineville and a house built just west of the present grammar school building; the name was changed to Lineville Baptist Church in 1881 and legally incorporated in 1912;

672-505: The first railroad began operating in Lineville; the timber and lumber industry expanded; and mandated high schools opened. Lineville received water and electricity in 1917. The Lineville water tank is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage . Lineville is located northeast of the center of Clay County at 33°18'45.122" North, 85°45'9.274" West (33.312534, -85.752576). Alabama State Routes 9 , 48 , and 49 are

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704-565: The main routes through the city. AL-9 runs through the downtown area, leading northeast 28 mi (45 km) to Heflin along Interstate 20 and southwest 6 mi (9.7 km) to Ashland , the Clay County seat. AL-48 begins in the eastern part of the city and leads east 16 mi (26 km) to Wedowee . AL-49 also runs through the downtown area, leading north 14 mi (23 km) to its end in Cheaha State Park and south 17 mi (27 km) to Goldville . According to

736-472: The main routes through the city. AL-9 runs through the downtown area, leading northeast 6 mi (9.7 km) to Lineville and southwest 20 mi (32 km) to Goodwater . AL-77 meets AL-9 in the downtown area, and leads northwest 24 mi (39 km) to Talladega and southeast 21 mi (34 km) to Wadley . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the city had a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km ), of which 7.2 square miles (19 km )

768-728: The same transmitter location and height, but will drop its power in the maximum direction from 530 watts to 400. A different directional antenna will also be used, shifting the southern end of its coverage area further west. old new A license to cover with the new facilities was granted in April 2019. The WHMA-FM callsign and radio format were previously on 100.5, which moved all the way to metro Atlanta to become WWWQ (now WNNX ) FM in January 2001. WHMA-FM began broadcasting in 1947 and owned by Consolidated Publishing which printed The Anniston Star newspaper. Licensed to Anniston, Alabama WHMA

800-651: The town. The current Central High School of Clay County and Central Junior High School are in Lineville . According to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Clay County High School holds seven Class 2A championships. Additionally, CCHS was the 1-A State Football Champions in 2002 33°16′20″N 85°50′13″W  /  33.272206°N 85.836925°W  / 33.272206; -85.836925 Lineville, Alabama Lineville

832-410: Was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 22,778, and the median income for a family was $ 35,179. Males had a median income of $ 31,639 versus $ 26,964 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,952. About 30.1% of families and 28.2% of the population were below

864-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for

896-401: Was a class C 100,000 watt FM. The present WHMA-FM signed on the air January 2005 as a class A 6000 watt previously licensed to Ashland, Alabama as "Real Country" WASZ 95.5. WHMA-FM sister station WHMA-AM signed on the air in 1938. WHMA-AM broadcasts on 1390 as "Mighty Power 1390" with a power of 5000 watts daytime and 1000 watts directional night programming a black gospel format. WHMA-FM played

928-465: Was also the largest community in Clay County. It lost that distinction to Lineville beginning in 1960, when the latter eclipsed Ashland by just 2 people (1,612 to 1,610). As of the census of 2010, there were 2,037 people, 849 households, and 516 families residing in the city. The population density was 272.9 inhabitants per square mile (105.4/km ). There were 986 housing units at an average density of 135 per square mile (52/km ). The racial makeup of

960-401: Was built on what was at that time the dividing line between Talladega and Randolph Counties, hence the name, Lineville. John H. Ingram, Sr. of Lineville, Alabama furnishes the following early history: “Crooked Creek Baptist Church, later Lineville, was organized in 1839 and built one and one quarter miles west of the town of Lineville about 200 yards northwest of the home of Frank Pittard; and

992-489: Was changed from Ashland- Lineville, Alabama to its current Hobson City. The station was WASZ until mid-December 2004. WHMA-FM has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission to change its frequency down by one channel, from 95.5 to 95.3 FM. The station will change its city of license again to Alexandria, Alabama in conjunction with this change. The station will have

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1024-495: Was incorporated and named for 19th century statesman Henry Clay 's Kentucky estate home . During the early years, the town grew very rapidly. The town continued to grow with the opening of Alabama's first graphite mine in 1899. When World War I ended, the market for graphite dropped drastically, thus ending the town's growth phase. The 1930s brought the Great Depression and boll weevil to Ashland that destroyed

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