Melissa Wade
Gospel artist Sheena Taylor turned nine months of physical pain into a chart-topping declaration of faith, and she shared the story behind it during an interview with Light 103.9 host Melissa Wade. Taylor’s single “I Denounce You Satan” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales chart in May 2026. The self-described “Kingdom Coach” […]
Cathy Hughes, founder and chairwoman of Urban One, has received the Key to the City of Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented the honor, one of the city’s highest, recognizing individuals whose extraordinary contributions have made a lasting impact on the community and beyond. Hughes shared the news during a call-in interview with Melissa Wade […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in the community with the Pastor of the Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC. The Light 103.9 has named the Rev. K. Ray Hill of Maple Temple United Church of Christ as its […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in their community with the Pastor of The Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC!
Graphic designer Brianna Dowd is bringing her hometown some shine. The Durham native has earned a nomination at the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards for her work in the Recorded Music Packaging category. Dowd shared the news during an interview with Melissa Wade on The Light 103.9. The awards ceremony takes place Saturday, Aug. […]
Gospel powerhouse Lonnie Hunter recently sat down with Melissa Wade of The Light 103.9 to share the story behind his new single, “Flow Like a River.” The song earned the coveted “Pick Hit of the Week,” and Hunter opened up about why this track means so much to him. “I’m living with this song, and […]
Tangled Vows Raleigh: Ursula Edwards Talks Gripping Stage Play When the stage lights come up at the Martin Marietta Center on July 18, audiences in Raleigh will get more than a night of entertainment. They’ll get a mirror. Ursula Edwards, the writer, director, and producer behind “Tangled Vows” and her company Inspire 23 Productions, recently […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in the community with the Pastor of the Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC. Our Pastor of the Month for June is Pastor Charlie M. Lane of Swans Creek Missionary Baptist Church in […]
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in their community with the Pastor of The Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC!
Every month, Melissa Wade and The Light 103.9 honor a local faith leader for their work on the pulpit and in the community with the Pastor of the Month presentation, sponsored by Trice Funeral Home, LLC. Our May Pastor of the Month is Dr. Jeffery Chapman Sr. of North Raleigh Christian Center. Related | Meet […]
The Light 103.9 has been nominated for Top Market Radio Station of the Year on the Stellar Awards ballot, marking a major honor for the gospel station and its listeners across North Carolina and beyond. The nomination was announced by Melissa Wade, who encouraged supporters to take part in the public voting process before the […]
Melissa Wade spotlighted Kelontae Gavin’s new single, “At the Meeting,” this week on The Light 103.9, where the contemporary gospel singer said the viral track marks a return to the sound that shaped him. Gavin told Wade the song grew out of a moment that caught fire online after he sang it at a concert […]