| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS LLC Doing Business As: ALABAMA HERITAGE COMMUNICATIONS LLC |
Kathy Bridges P.O. BOX 3248 OXFORD, AL 36203 United States |
+1 (256) 831-4624 |
kbridges@TV24.TV |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nathaniel Hardy Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC - The Commlaw Group |
Nathaniel Hardy, Esq. 1420 Spring Hill Road Suite 401 McLean, VA 22102 United States |
+1 (703) 714-1322 |
njh@commlawgroup.com |
Legal Representative |
|
MIKE HATHCOCK CHIEF ENGINEER JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY |
217 SELF HALL JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY JACKSONVILLE, AL 36265 United States |
+1 (256) 782-5009 |
HATHCOCK@JSU.EDU |
Technical Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | The Walk | |
| Nielsen DMA | NA | |
| Web Home Page Address |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.38 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 230P 2/12-3/26/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and show cases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8A 2/17 - 3/31/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
| Total times aired | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and show cases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 230P 1/1-2/5/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aqua Kids informs about the importance of protecting aquatic environments and the animals that live there. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 3P 2/14-3/28/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
| Total times aired | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV encourages kids to get involved in the STEM fields by showing hands-on experience and demonstrating practical applications for mathematics and science. The program introduces viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills. By showing young people doing the projects, it encourages viewers to investigate science on their own. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Diaries |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Zoo Diaries gives viewers an exclusive pass beyond the cages and exhibits of the Zoo to discover an extraordinary universe. Traveling to various zoo destinations across North America, this series takes its audience behind the scenes. Each episode tells diverse stories of the men and women who live side-by-side and interact with thousands of animals and hundreds of species. Highlights of Zoo Diaries include exclusive footage of a young epileptic gorilla, the premature birth of a Siberian tiger, a visit to the zoo by a group of blind children eager to touch and play with Indian rhinos, the birth of a baby giraffe, fun with the daily not-so-routine days of snow leopards, meerkats, polar bears, and many more exciting tales. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dr. Wonder's Workshop |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 3P 1/3-2/7/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dr. Wonder's Workshop is targeted largely to a deaf hard-of-hearing populace. The main characters are all deaf and speak in American Sign Language. For non-deaf viewers the show is done with voiceover narration. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Advetures in Odyssey |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 3P 1/5-2/2/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Adventures in Odyssey is a 30-minute drama that combines the faith lessons parents appreciate with characters and stories that kids love. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 3P 2/9-3/30/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| Total times aired | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big shows encourages participation in STEM fields by showing children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving the physical sciences can be useful challenging and fun. Each episode presents an 'invent-off' challenge, where the teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a limited amount of time. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8A 1/6-2/10/18 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aqua Kids informs about the importance of protecting aquatic environments and the animals that live there. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Big Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kid$ is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. It uses sketch comedy and young actors to explain basic economic concepts. Its motto is: "Where kids teach kids about money and business." |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV encourages kids to get involved in the STEM fields by showing hands-on experience and demonstrating practical applications for mathematics and science. The program introduces viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills. By showing young people doing the projects, it encourages viewers to investigate science on their own. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Kathy Bridges |
| Address | PO Box 3248 |
| City | Oxford |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 36203 |
| Telephone Number | (256) 831-4624 |
| Email Address | kbridges@tv24.tv |
| Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
| Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and show cases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Diaries |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Zoo Diaries gives viewers an exclusive pass beyond the cages and exhibits of the Zoo to discover an extraordinary universe. Traveling to various zoo destinations across North America, this series takes its audience behind the scenes. Each episode tells diverse stories of the men and women who live side-by-side and interact with thousands of animals and hundreds of species. Highlights of Zoo Diaries include exclusive footage of a young epileptic gorilla, the premature birth of a Siberian tiger, a visit to the zoo by a group of blind children eager to touch and play with Indian rhinos, the birth of a baby giraffe, fun with the daily not-so-routine days of snow leopards, meerkats, polar bears, and many more exciting tales. |
| Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 830A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Aqua Kids informs about the importance of protecting aquatic environments and the animals that live there. |
| Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big shows encourages participation in STEM fields by showing children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving the physical sciences can be useful challenging and fun. Each episode presents an 'invent-off' challenge, where the teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in a limited amount of time. |
| Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dragonfly TV encourages kids to get involved in the STEM fields by showing hands-on experience and demonstrating practical applications for mathematics and science. The program introduces viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills. By showing young people doing the projects, it encourages viewers to investigate science on their own. |
| Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Big Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 3P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kid$ is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. It uses sketch comedy and young actors to explain basic economic concepts. Its motto is: "Where kids teach kids about money and business." |
| Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 230P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and show cases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Kathy Bridges Office Managaer 04/04/2018 |
