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KNTS-LP (channel 17) was a low-power television station in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States.

In 1998, CP-Tel Network Services, a local Internet services provider, acquired a former Italian restaurant to convert it into studios for the station. KNTS-LP went on the air in June and was affiliated with America One and FamilyNet; the studios were completed later, at which time the station was added to local cable systems. Weekday newscasts, originally at 6 p.m. and eventually also at 10 p.m., were added beginning in March 1999; the station also produced shows covering Northwestern State University and high school sports.

KNTS-LP ceased local operations and news production on March 31, 2001. CP-Tel president Richard Gill cited insufficient advertising revenue, rising costs, and the failure to secure a network affiliation. The station was then sold to Sanphyl Broadcasting Network; it continued to air local sports and church services. It moved from channel 17 to channel 19 in 2012.

Despite its broadcast in analog, KNTS-LP had a digital translator, KNYS-LD (channel 27). Sanphyl Broadcast Network surrendered the licenses for KNTS-LP and KNYS-LD to the Federal Communications Commission on February 15, 2021; the FCC cancelled both licenses the same day.

References

1. "Facility Technical Data for KNTS-LP". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
2. Flynn, Leigh (January 10, 1998). "Natchitoches to get commercial TV station". The Town Talk. p. D-1. Retrieved April 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Pinnell, Gary (March 25, 2000). "New business of year named: Natchitoches TV station's coverage area has grown since its inception". The Town Talk. p. C-1. Retrieved April 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
4. Richard, Jeff (June 23, 1998). "Natchitoches TV station flickers to life". The Times. p. 1B. Retrieved April 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
5. ^ "KNTS-TV to shut down operations". The Town Talk. March 8, 2001. p. C-1. Retrieved April 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Small television stations struggling with digital conversion". The Times. May 26, 2008. p. 16. Retrieved April 13, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.

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