This page only shows primary logo variants. For other related logos and images, see:
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1970 | 1970–1975 | 1975–1982 | 1982–1986 | 1986–1997 |
1997–1999 | 1999–present | 2007–2013 | 2013–2022 | 2022–present |
1970[]
WAPT first aired in October 1970, becoming the first official ABC-affiliated station in Jackson, Mississippi.
1970–1975[]
1975–1982[]
In the mid-1970s, WAPT changed their branding name from "WAPT Television Sixteen" to "Action News 16"
1982–1986[]
1986–1997[]
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)[]
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)[]
In 1999, WAPT changed their black ABC-esque 16 to bright red. The flat solid logo is still used until the present day.
2007–present[]
Since early 2007, WAPT has included the ABC logo on the right side.
2007–2013[]
The "16" is now added with gradients.
2013–2022[]
2022–present[]
External links[]
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