WRBI-FM (Batesville, IN)

WRBI (103.9 FM) is a radio station that plays Country music. It is licensed in Batesville, Indiana, serving the Southeastern Indiana region. The station is owned by Leeson Media LLC, with Brent Lee and Randy Lawson as the owners. Leeson Media acquired the station from White River Broadcasting Co., Inc. on February 1, 2013.

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#279525

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#56164

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#2322

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Confessions of a Middle-Aged Wrestling Fan

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Brent Lee

I’ve had a lot of hobbies come and go over the years. But one bizarre, body-slammed thread has somehow managed to keep working its way back into my life: professional wrestling. It all started with WWA — Dick “The Bruiser” Afflis’ promotion out of Indianapolis. I was just a kid, lying on the floor Saturday mornings, in front of our big wood-paneled console TV, watching grown men in tights pretend to beat the tar out of each other. It was loud. It was chaotic. It made no sense. I was hooked.
OPINION: Friends, Romans, Hoosiers… lend me your taste buds.

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Brent Lee

I’m 51 years old. I was born in the Midwest. I eat pork tenderloin sandwiches like it’s a spiritual experience. I’ve put ranch dressing on things that probably shouldn’t legally be ranch’d. I thought I’d seen it all, tasted it all. But no. Because last weekend, I met papaya. Now, maybe you’ve heard of papaya before. Maybe you’ve seen it lounging around the tropical fruit section at Kroger, looking like a mango that got a gym membership. But me?
Opinion: Closing Versailles BMV Branch Would Be a Blow to Ripley County

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Brent Lee

For residents of Ripley County:The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles wants your feedback on whether the Versailles license branch should close. Here’s my feedback: absolutely not. If the BMV moves forward with this closure, Versailles would become yet another small town left behind in the agency’s relentless push toward digital-only services. And while online and kiosk options work for some, they are no replacement for in-person help—especially in a rural county like ours.
Jean Agnes Ziegler, 83

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

Jean Agnes Ziegler, 83, passed away on April 7th, 2025, at the HCA Florida Largo Hospital, in Largo, Florida. Jean was born on April 22nd, 1941, in Batesville, Indiana, the 2nd of 6 children born to the late Leonard Ziegler and Mary Koehne Ziegler. Jean grew up attending the Oldenburg Holy Family School & Batesville High School.
North Decatur Elementary Announces 4th Quarter, 2nd Semester Honor Roll

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Greensburg, IN) – North Decatur Elementary School Principal Rob Smith has announced the names of students attaining honor roll status for the fourth grading period and throughout the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. Fourth Grading PeriodAll A Honor RollThird GradeJonah Barber, Olivia Bedel, Annabelle Davis, James Dooley, Levi Fix, Reese Hitchell, Ella Kirchhoff, Vetoni Memishi, Paxton Metz, Sophia Niedenthal, Ava Smith, Layla Stopnik.
Colts to Wear Irsay Memorial Jersey Patch

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indianapolis Colts are making a special jersey patch to honor their recently deceased owner, Jim Irsay. A black-and-white design with Irsay’s initials, signature, and trademark smiley face will be displayed on player jerseys. The smiley face was used by the former owner when signing autographs. Irsay took ownership of the franchise in 1995 as the successor to his father, Robert Irsay. He died last week at 65 years old.
Haliburton’s Triple Double Lifts Pacers over Knicks

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Indianapolis, IN) – The Indiana Pacers bounced back in a big way Tuesday night after Sunday’s loss to New York. They beat the Knicks 130-121 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals. They were led by Tyrese Haliburton, who scored 32 points and also added 12 rebounds and 15 assists. It’s his second-ever triple-double in the NBA Playoffs. Pascal Siakam also added 30 points of his own. Indiana is up 3-to-1 in the series now as they head back to New York for Game Five on Thursday.
BHS’s King Wins Regional Shot Put Crown

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

Batesville’s Ella King won the IHSAA track and field regional shot put championship at Lawrence Central on Tuesday night. King advanced to next Saturday’s state finals with a winning throw of 41 feet 5 inches. Addison Luers narrowly missed qualifying for state after placing fourth in the 400 m dash with a personal best of 1:00.06.
OA’s Suttman Qualifies for State in Discus

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

Oldenburg Academy junior Rachel Suttman won the 2025 discus championship at the IHSAA girls track and field regional at Lawrence Central Tuesday night. Suttman placed first with a throw of 117.7 and qualifed for next Saturday’s state finals. “We are so proud of her. There isn’t a more deserving athlete. A regional champion is an understatement for this young woman. She shows up everyday ready to work and sets the right example for the team,” said OA coach Jacob Koehne.
Walke Selected for Prestigious 2025 Jacobs Educator Cohort

1 week ago | wrbiradio.com | Tom Snape

(Oldenburg, IN) – Oldenburg Academy educator Mr. Jason Walke has been named as one of five IU Alumni to be a part of the 2025 Jacobs Educator Cohort. Each year, Indiana University’s School of Education recognizes educators who are integrating technology into their classrooms in innovative ways and invites them to join a cohort. The selection was made after a competitive application process where teaching strategies were evaluated.