radio interviews – WUVS 103.7 The Beat

103.7 The Beat Celebrates 24 Years of Serving the Community

103.7 The Beat Celebrates 24 Years of Serving the Community Muskegon, MI — In February, 103.7 The Beat proudly celebrated a major milestone: 24 years of serving the community with purpose, passion, and authenticity. For nearly a quarter century, The Beat has been more than just a radio station—it has been a trusted voice, a cultural cornerstone, and a platform for the people. From the very beginning, this journey has been powered by the community. You tuned in.You showed up.You […]

April 20, 2026

African American Culture

️ WUVS 103.7 The Beat Thanks Public Media Group for Emergency Support During Critical Time

️ WUVS 103.7 The Beat Thanks Public Media Group for Emergency Support During Critical Time MUSKEGON, MI — WUVS 103.7 The Beat extends its sincere gratitude to the Public Media Group and its partners for providing emergency grant funding in the fall of 2025 — support that proved essential in keeping community radio alive during one of the most uncertain periods in public broadcasting history. In 2025, the public media landscape shifted dramatically after federal funding for the Corporation for […]

April 2, 2026

Education

MHPSAS: DISTRICT BOARD PROPOSING SCHOOL TAKEOVER

Muskegon Heights, Michigan – From 2012 through now, an Academy board, appointed withthe agreement of the State, has provided for the administration of a student centerededucation for the children of Muskegon Heights. The State took control from the MuskegonHeights School District Board after the District ran up a multi-million dollar deficit and stoppedmaking payments on behalf of its teachers into the state retirement fund. Now, after anintensive campaign mounted by the same board that ran up the deficit and its […]

May 18, 2021

African American Culture

Louis Churchwell Joins the West Michigan Community Help Network General Board

On February 17, 2021 The West Michigan Community Help Network Board of Directors unanimously voted to add Louis Churchwell to its Board. Mr. Churchwell brings a wealth of knowledge and will be a tremedous asset to the West Michigan Community Help Network. Louis Churchwell Louis Churchwell previously served as the President of the West Michigan Community Network Advisory Board. Biography of Mr. Louis Eric Churchwell • Louis Churchill has been married to Pharquiette Churchwell for 35 years. • Louis is […]

February 26, 2021

crime & justice

Former Muskegon Resident shares her story of being sexually abused by her father.

Sexually Abused by Her father since she was 7 years old. Former City of Muskegon resident Precious McBride shares her story of overcoming the childhood abuse. Read her story full at http://www.amyhawk.com/precious-survived-years-parental-abuse-father-sent-prison-story/

October 25, 2017

crime & justice

While waiting to be sent to prison, Ryheim Beasley shares his life story with the BEAT!

Our very own Jon Covington sat down behind bars for an exclusive interview with Ryheim Beasley, the admitted driver of a car from which the shots were fired that killed an area High School basketball player. While the 20 year old Beasley doesn't make excuses for his actions that day, he does share what, in his opinion were a few things that have played a significant role in the choices he's made in his life. The one and a half […]

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