WALE-LD (channel 17) is a low-power television station in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. It is owned by Gray Media alongside NBC affiliate WSFA (channel 12), Fox affiliate WCOV-TV (channel 20), Cozi TV affiliate WIYC (channel 48), and Telemundo affiliate WBXM-CD (channel 18). WALE-LD, WCOV-TV and WIYC share studios on WCOV Avenue in the Normandale section of Montgomery, where WALE-LD's transmitter is also located.
History
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On December 15, 2021, it was announced that Allen Media Group, a subsidiary of Los Angeles–based Entertainment Studios, would purchase WALE-LD, WCOV-TV and WIYC from Woods Communications Corporation for $28.5 million;[2] the sale was completed on April 14, 2023.[3]
At some point in 2022, the station dropped True Crime Network from its main channel and switched to a 24-hour local weather format, known as the Montgomery Weather Channel.[4]
On June 1, 2025, amid financial woes and rising debt, Allen Media Group announced that it would explore "strategic options" for the company, such as a sale of its television stations (including WALE-LD, WCOV and WIYC).[5][6] On August 8, 2025, it was announced that AMG would sell 13 of its stations, including WALE-LD, to Gray Media for $171 million;[7] the sale was completed on May 1, 2026.[8]
** Owned by a third party and operated by Gray under various operating agreements. *** Owned by Tougaloo College and operated by American Spirit Media; Gray provides limited engineering support. **** Owned by Branson Visitors TV; Gray holds a 50.1% interest in this company.
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