NWA_TV_guy

JTV’s set seems like it sits in the middle of the studio. There’s walking space all around the exterior of the set. The two market newscast is awful and is even more disgusting during severe weather coverage.

Yes as far as I’m aware of. Not sure if they rank #1 now in any time slot. WLBT has been very strategic with moving talent around and keeping good talent. Hearst and Nexstar move people around too often in that market.

Hearst’s WAPT in Jackson, MS is broadcasting from the newsroom. They were slated for a new set this time last year, but better late than never, right? The main frame of the set dates back to 1999 with many updates through the years. Sounds like the new set will debut in ~2 months.

It looks great!

Here’s a promo that includes the new set and graphics:

All seems to be happening... https://www.wxxv25.com/2021/03/12/news-25-will-debut-new-set-march-22nd/

Morris Multimedia is investing some time and money into WXXV. The ‘new’ WXXV debuts late March.

I found this newspaper article from The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, MS that dates back to Monday, April 26, 1999 that previews the debut of WAPT's new set (that is still in use today excluding the current weather center set, news desk and duratrans). Yes, this has already been discussed , but it is pretty neat to see a true date and a story about it. Source: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/6698893/wapt-to-unveil-new-set-today/

Northwest Arkansas has been using it.

The new set debuts this Thursday. https://wgno.com/news/local/watch-daily-time-lapse-videos-as-wgno-counts-down-to-the-launch-of-our-new-set/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=facebook.com&fbclid=IwAR1NQpnM01Jhsmc1TXV49vwpTk0IXiwg6jeyz7misBflMWBXEot2KGVZ-PU

WAAY 31 recently debuted their own personal radar network consisting of three radar sites within their DMA. https://www.waaytv.com/content/radar-content/Dual-Polarity-Radar-Features-Allows-for-Enhanced-Forecasting-571139471.html?fbclid=IwAR2c3_y30TcK8xzWCTJHNBZLy30usksooK5CQkwvAuGC_mFGrfXRxJaYvWo

WGNO is using what looks to be a temporary set. This isn’t confirmed and no evidence can be found, but it’s not their normal set.

More sets are to be replaced in 2020. WAPT is scheduled for “studio upgrades” in June 2020. This will complete their station remodel project.

KFSM is running on-air promos for their new news app that is “coming soon” to app stores. I’m sure the website will switch over at the same time.

Tomorrow (Wednesday) at Noon (fingers crossed) is when new graphics should debut on KFSM.