WTQT Power 106.1 FM
The People’s Choice
Baton Rouge’s 24 hour Gospel Station
WTQT Power 106.1 FM – Baton Rouge’s 24 Hour FM Gospel Radio Station
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WTQT 106.1 FM is owned by the Louisiana Community Development Capital Fund, Inc. a 501(c)3) organization. WTQT is dedicated to fighting for the civil rights of people with a 24 hour gospel music format.
We need your help to continue spreading the message and supporting our communities. Your donations will assist in covering the daily operating cost, and upgrading the On-Air and production studios of the radio station, as well as, a legal defense fund. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
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Local News
- Troopers looking for missing man last seen in Mid-City Saturday nightby Logan Cullop on July 4, 2022 at 6:06 pm
BATON ROUGE – Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help locating a man who was last seen Saturday night in Mid-City.According to State Police, 51-year-old George Tull was last seen around South Acadian and Government Street on July 2 shortly before 8:30 p.m.Troopers said Tull left his home in his Prius Saturday and never returned. His phone, wallet and IDs were still at his home.Anyone with information about Tull’s whereabouts should contact BRPD or his son at (225) […]
- Joey Chestnut is chomp champ again in July 4 hot dog contestby Associated Press on July 4, 2022 at 4:17 pm
NEW YORK (AP) — Frankfurter-munching phenom Joey “Jaws” Chestnut put a protester in a chokehold while gobbling his way to a 15th win Monday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, powering down 63 hot dogs and buns at the annual exhibition of excess.In a decisive chowdown comeback, women’s record-holder Miki Sudo downed 40 wieners and buns to win the women’s title after skipping last year’s frank fest […]
- Baton Rouge man found dead in Lafayette streetby Logan Cullop on July 4, 2022 at 3:52 pm
LAFAYETTE – A Baton Rouge man was found dead, lying in a Lafayette street early Monday morning.According to KATC, Lafayette Police officers found 37-year-old Christopher Smith lying in Gilman Roadway around 3:20 a.m. July 4.Smith’s cause of death is unknown at this time and is pending a coroner’s examination.No more information was immediately available.Permalink| Comments
- Roseland man wanted for throwing chemicals on victim’s face arrestedby Logan Cullop on July 4, 2022 at 2:56 pm
ROSELAND – A man who was wanted for pouring acid and other chemicals on a woman’s face was arrested by deputies early Sunday morning.According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Jimmy Ballard was arrested at his Roseland home July 3.Deputies previously said Ballard was wanted for pouring toxic chemicals on a woman’s face. Ballard also beat her, “causing major bruising to her body including a punctured lung,” deputies […]
- Port Allen hosting day-long celebration ahead of 4th of July fireworks showby Katie Easter on July 4, 2022 at 2:12 pm
PORT ALLEN – You can watch WBRZ’s Fireworks on the Mississippi on either side of the river. All day people were setting up on top of the levee at the Old Ferry Landing.The owner of Big Ben’s BBQ, Benjamin White, was the first person out there Monday morning. He says he is also the last to leave”I usually stay just a little bit after the fireworks in case someone wants a po-boy on their way out of the festivities,” White said.White, who is from Zachary, says he has been cooking on the levee […]
Love From Listeners
At WTQT Power 106.1 FM, we find it good to acknowledge what our listeners have to say about the job we’re doing!
I listen to WTQT every day while driving around. I’m a traveling salesman so I’m in the car a lot. Nothing keeps you going like some good ole gospel tracks. Praise God for this station.
Bernard Payne
I listen to this station on my drive home every day. It’s a mix of Gospel and contemporary Christian songs and I love it.
Melvin Tate
WTQT gives me life every morning and on my drive home every day! I would be lost and spiritually drained without it!
Karen Wheeler
