WLFT-CA
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WLFT-CA is a low-power
UHF television outlet, located on channel 30. It is locally owned via Touch Family Broadcasting and affiliated with Me-TV. It broadcasts local sports, The 700 Club
, and other Christian ministry programming, from a 500 feet (152.4 m) tower in the greater Baton Rouge area. The tower is located on Interstate 10
near Siegen Lane across from Tinseltown.
The station originates at its studios at 13567 Plank Road in Baker, Louisiana
.
The flagship program of the station, Lifeline with Larry Stockstill, is broadcast three times daily, at 6:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The station carries a unique combination of programming ministry programs like Enjoying Every Day Life with Joyce Meyer, Lakewood (with Joel Osteen), Life Today with James Robison and others.
In 2002, WLFT converted to all-religious programming and Pax was moved to cable channel 14, as a direct network feed.
In fall 2005, WLFT-CA launched its over-the-air signal on channel 30 and a new programming schedule.
In November 2002, WLFT launched its new 500 feet (152.4 m) tower, allowing the station to increase its signal strength and reach more homes in communities like Hammond
, Gonzales
, New Roads
and St. Francisville
.
Before 2002, WLFT was on channel 52, but the signal wasn't as strong. In July 2011, the station officially changed its affiliation to Me-TV, broadcasting programs from that network from the late-afternoon until the early morning. The station still broadcasts religious programming during the day; however, in the fall of 2011, the station launched a second HD subchannel, 30.2, that carried Me-TV's entire lineup.
Low-power broadcasting
Low-power broadcasting is electronic broadcasting at very low power and low cost, to a small community area.The terms "low-power broadcasting" and "micropower broadcasting" should not be used interchangeably, because the markets are not the same...
UHF television outlet, located on channel 30. It is locally owned via Touch Family Broadcasting and affiliated with Me-TV. It broadcasts local sports, The 700 Club
The 700 Club
The 700 Club is the flagship news talk show of the Christian Broadcasting Network, airing in syndication throughout the United States and Canada. In production since 1966, it is currently hosted by Pat Robertson, Terry Meeuwsen, Kristi Watts, and Gordon P. Robertson, two of whom will host on any...
, and other Christian ministry programming, from a 500 feet (152.4 m) tower in the greater Baton Rouge area. The tower is located on Interstate 10
Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
near Siegen Lane across from Tinseltown.
The station originates at its studios at 13567 Plank Road in Baker, Louisiana
Baker, Louisiana
Baker is a city in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, and a part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,793 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baker is located at...
.
The flagship program of the station, Lifeline with Larry Stockstill, is broadcast three times daily, at 6:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The station carries a unique combination of programming ministry programs like Enjoying Every Day Life with Joyce Meyer, Lakewood (with Joel Osteen), Life Today with James Robison and others.
History
WLFT started as Cox cable channel 4, with programming from the Pax network in 1998. It also broadcasted local religious programming on cable channel 17, as "WLFT/2".In 2002, WLFT converted to all-religious programming and Pax was moved to cable channel 14, as a direct network feed.
In fall 2005, WLFT-CA launched its over-the-air signal on channel 30 and a new programming schedule.
In November 2002, WLFT launched its new 500 feet (152.4 m) tower, allowing the station to increase its signal strength and reach more homes in communities like Hammond
Hammond, Louisiana
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 20,049 at the 2009 census. It is home to Southeastern Louisiana University...
, Gonzales
Gonzales, Louisiana
Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 8,156 at the 2000 census. It has been called the "jambalaya capital of the world" and is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival. Gonzales is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.State...
, New Roads
New Roads, Louisiana
New Roads is a city in and the parish seat of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States. The center of population of Louisiana is located in New Roads . The population was 4,996 at the 2000 census. The city's ZIP code is 70760...
and St. Francisville
St. Francisville, Louisiana
St. Francisville is a town in and the parish seat of West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,712 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:St...
.
Before 2002, WLFT was on channel 52, but the signal wasn't as strong. In July 2011, the station officially changed its affiliation to Me-TV, broadcasting programs from that network from the late-afternoon until the early morning. The station still broadcasts religious programming during the day; however, in the fall of 2011, the station launched a second HD subchannel, 30.2, that carried Me-TV's entire lineup.