WKMS hosts poem contest

The local radio station WKMS is hosting a poetry contest in honor of Valentine’s Day. A prize will be delivered to the winners or their sweethearts on Feb. 14.

WKMS is currently taking poem entries from listeners about why they love the radio station. The top 10 poems will be read on-air during the “Sounds Good” segment on Valentine’s Day. The program is hosted by WKMS Program Director Tracy Ross and airs between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekdays.

In addition to acknowledgement on the live show, the winners will receive a box of chocolates from The Chocolate Factory, located in downtown Paducah, Ky. Winners may choose to have the chocolates delivered to their valentine or to themselves.

Poems can be any length, and in any form, but must express a love for public radio.

Kate Lochte, WKMS station manager, believes the contests held allow the station to say thanks to the listeners.

“Last fall, we did cookie baking and wreath-making contests,” Lochte said. “These allow us to give gifts to listeners, thanks to contest underwriters. We’re most looking forward to having fun with it, hearing from listeners who enjoy the station.”

To submit an entry, email the poem to msu.wkms@murraystate.edu with “Love Poem” in the subject line. Entries must also include poem title, name, address, phone number, the address the chocolates should be delivered to and a brief message included with the chocolates.

All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Story by Hunter Harrell, Staff writer.

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