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New area code for Wiregrass and Central Alabama

Parts of the Wiregrass and Central Alabama are getting a new area code.

The Alabama Public Service Commission will introduce the 483 area code in February 2026, as well as mandatory ten-digit dialing.

That's also when the familiar 334 area code will no longer be assigned. Existing customers with the 334 area code will not be affected.

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.