# 16 WAPT Breaking News Leader — Breaking News and Weather

> Jackson, Mississippi breaking news, weather, and local updates. (iPhone/iPad app by Hearst Television.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-wapt-breaking-news-leader/id505244949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hearst Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/428240239)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.64/5 from 3,313 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 126 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2012-03-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-wapt-breaking-news-leader/id505244949/reviews.md

## What is 16 WAPT Breaking News Leader?

This WAPT 16 News app provides you with real-time access to breaking news, weather, sports, politics and more straight from Jackson, Mississippi. Watch live breaking news when it happens and get live updates from our reporters right from the scene. Get breaking news notifications to be the first to know. Plus submit news tips or email your news photos and videos right to our newsroom and it could be featured on air. Stay up to date with local weather using our interactive radar map. Watch the radar futurecast to see hurricanes, storm warnings, thunderstorms and more. You can zoom in to street level and watch storms as they approach your home and zoom out to view the whole country. Check out our current conditions, hourly forecast and daily videocasts from your favorite meteorologist.
 
Although Hearst Television believes the majority of its news content is appropriate for a variety of ages, it is intended for individuals 18 and older.

## Key features

- Real-time breaking news
- Live news broadcasts
- Breaking news notifications
- Submit news tips and media
- Interactive weather radar map
- Local weather forecasts

## What do users think of 16 WAPT Breaking News Leader?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast updates
- 👍 Keeps me informed
- 👍 Great weather coverage
- 👍 Reliable alerts
- 👍 Dependable and dedicated

**Cons**

- 🐛 App jumps back to top of articles
- 🔍 Ads disrupt reading experience
- 🔍 Layout and navigation issues
- 🐛 Live stream bugs
- 🐛 App freezing and locking up

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Live stream issues
- Incorrect information in news banners

**Most requested features**

- More weather alerts and notifications
- Improve radar display and functionality
- Separate local and national news
- Allow reading multiple notifications at once

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/16-wapt-breaking-news-leader/id505244949/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best news

*2026-05-11, version 5.15.2125*

This is the best news station in Mississippi.

### 5/5 — Review

*2026-02-07, version 5.15.1997*

Great app keeping us informed. Thanks WAPT is the BEST!

### 3/5 — Why

*2024-09-06, version 5.15.1492*

App jumps back to the top of news articles randomly for no reason.  Seems to maybe be ad related but rather annoying.  Please fix!

### 5/5 — HANDY

*2024-06-13, version 5.15.1435*

IT KEEPS ME UP TO DATE,
THANK YOU

### 5/5 — Love WAPT app

*2024-01-13, version 5.15.1323*

I love WAPT app

### 5/5 — Local

*2023-04-24, version 5.15.1082*

I love it

### 5/5 — CEO

*2023-02-21, version 5.15.981*

GreT

### 5/5 — North MS

*2023-02-17, version 5.15.981*

I live in Desoto County and don’t really get news concerning my state, “the Sip”, being this close to TN. This app keeps me informed about what’s going on. The weather feature, is second to none, if WAPT 16 app say it will rain nearby in 4.86354 minutes believe it.

### 5/5 — Review App

*2023-01-23, version 5.15.968*

Greatest news app!! We love it! Thanks

### 5/5 — Great news reporting.

*2022-10-05, version 5.15.928*

Thank you for your “on the spot” quick news
and weather news.

## Frequently asked questions about 16 WAPT Breaking News Leader

### What kind of news does this app provide?

This app provides real-time access to breaking news, weather, sports, and politics specifically from Jackson, Mississippi. You can watch live news broadcasts as they happen and receive live updates from reporters on the scene.

### How does the weather feature work?

The app includes an interactive radar map for local weather forecasting. You can view current conditions, hourly forecasts, and daily videocasts. The radar allows you to zoom in to street level to track approaching storms or zoom out to see the entire country.

### Can I contribute to the news coverage?

Yes, you can submit news tips or email your news photos and videos directly to the newsroom. Your submissions may be featured on air if selected.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to use and is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### Who is the intended audience for this app?

The app is intended for individuals 18 and older who are interested in local news and weather updates from Jackson, Mississippi.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.15.2202 — 2026-06-22

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2175 — 2026-05-20

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2125 — 2026-04-13

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2086 — 2026-03-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 5.15.2031 — 2026-02-10

Simple bug fixes and performance improvements.

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