The INDsider -> Leslie Turk TUE, MAY 26 5:18AM by Leslie Turk

Ernie Alexander returns to KVOL

Ernie Alexander has been named general manager of Lafayette news/talk radio station KVOL-AM 1330, where he got his start in radio in 1951 at the age of 18. The GM job is effective immediately, and the former state rep will also host a new morning show called A.M. Acadiana with Ernie Alexander. The show debuts June 1, airing weekdays from 6-8 a.m. It kicks off a conservative lineup, displacing the syndicated Laura Ingraham Show to the 11 a.m. time slot following the Glenn Beck Program at 10 a.m.

Alexander’s radio career eventually led to ownership of KMDL and KFTE. After selling the radio stations, he entered politics as a city-parish councilman. He served one term and then was elected into the Louisiana House of Representatives where he served two four-year terms.

KVOL’s parent company, Lafayette-based Pittman Broadcasting Services, is owned by Dr. Marcus L. Pittman III, who also independently owns and operates Z105.9 KFXZ-FM, 106.3 The Juice KYMK-FM, Cat Country 98.9 WUUU-FM, Christian Talk 1520 KFXZ-AM, and 1110 WOMN-AM. Charles Sagona is general manager of the Pittman-owned radio group.

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written by Carl B , May 26, 2009 - 07:40 pm

Finally! I used to listen to Ernie fill in on kvol from time to time and always wondered why he didn't have his own show.

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written by Link Savoie--May 26, 09 , May 26, 2009 - 08:50 pm

Ernie will be a great asset to radio. There is definately a need for his type of honesty and getting the message out.

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written by ipa , May 27, 2009 - 03:26 pm

This is fantastic news! Ernie is a wonderful man and an absolutely great radio personality and executive. KVOL couldn't have found a better person to take the station's reigns.

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written by Cliff Soward , August 06, 2009 - 12:41 pm

How can you email Mr. Alexander a question while they are on the air instead of calling in? It would be good to send in a question and have them respond while listening or even send in news worthy info pertaining to his show. Thanks

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