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1970 1970–1975 1975–1982 1982–1986 1986–1997
1970 1970–1975 1975–1982 1982–1986 1986–1997
1997–1999 1999–present 2007–2013 2013–2022 2022–present
1997–1999 1999–present 2007–2013 2013–2022 2022–present

1970[]

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WAPT first aired in October 1970, becoming the first official ABC-affiliated station in Jackson, Mississippi.

1970–1975[]

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1975–1982[]

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In the mid-1970s, WAPT changed their branding name from "WAPT Television Sixteen" to "Action News 16"

1982–1986[]

Wapt1684

1986–1997[]

WAPT 80s 90s

In 1986, WAPT changed their logo to a golden bold square shape 16, which appears to be very similar to WAFB's "square 9" logo.

1997–present[]

The Futura "16" has been used by the station since 1997, with minor design changes along the way.

1997–1999 (first design)[]

WAPT 97 to 99

In mid-1997, WAPT changed their look from a square to a circular 16. At that time, WAPT was sold to Argyle Holdings, Inc. (later Hearst-Argyle Television from August 1997 until 2009; now Hearst). Same variant also used by KHBS/KHOG at same period.

1999–present (second design)[]

WAPT 16 alone

In 1999, WAPT changed their black ABC-esque 16 to bright red. This 2D logo is still used until the present day.

2007–present[]

WAPT flat

Since early 2007, WAPT has included the ABC logo on the right side.

2007–2013[]
WAPT ABC 16

The "16" is now added with gradients.

2013–2022[]
WAPT 1
2022–present[]
WAPT 2022

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