Wade Smith
Digital Content Manager
Huntsville, AL
:no_upscale()/s3.amazonaws.com/arc-authors/gray/efcc6b2e-c7ce-4324-94cd-e1afa2da322a.png)
Wade is a graduate of the University of Alabama. He started his news career in Atlanta, GA in 2011. Before coming to WAFF 48, he spent over six years reporting news in Birmingham.
Wade was born just a short drive down I-65 in Cullman and he currently resides there again today.
When Wade is not in the newsroom, he is spending time with his wife Megan, son Moses, and their dog Dexter. Wade and Megan enjoy concerts, weekend vacations, visiting area parks and spending time catching up on TV shows on the couch.
Additionally, Wade is a member of Cullman First United Methodist Church, the Cullman Lions Club and is the Voice of the Cullman Bearcat Football Team.
If you have a story idea for Wade, click the e-mail button above and send him a message.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/3467EDG5DFBTNPQBFGBRDANQH4.jpg)
WAFF 48 is your local home for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021!
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SPD36PIOIBCZRB5GEERKVVAJ5Q.png)
Doors open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday for the Launch Party
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/3NZXEEPVNZE2PAG2TLDKYP7ABU.png)
22 kayakers across 18 boats were reported missing on Friday morning
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2PDJ5CDNBBETRN6FG7HWZYEBJA.jpg)
WAFF’s Briana Jones asked each of our First Alert Weather Team their favorites when it comes to starting the day.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/LUVIE6SDJNGN3OSUAJ3FZOUYRY.png)
Licensed sellers will soon be allowed to sell and serve alcohol from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays in Cullman.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/PV2YA2YY6ZFGLEQABLQGVNW33Q.png)
Albertville Police Chief Jamie Smith said the shots were fired by employee 34-year-old Andreas Horton
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/HVSVPHM7RVHN3DPJWAVWJSZU24.bmp)
On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) filed a motion requesting more time to serve Congressman Mo Brooks with a lawsuit related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SF3F4IRNJJAZVH6D7RHV6HTDVM.jpeg)
According to Huntsville Fire Marshal Dan Wilkerson, the vehicle hit the home during the 7 a.m. hour on June 8.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/YDVAPH6RARFKDKRGUXD3HCYE7Q.jpg)
Bank Independent’s Shelter Share collected a total of 1,207 items and $10,900.73 in donations during the three-week drive.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/QAOHBAQBDZDD3L6JWBQUV6QTJQ.png)
Deputies are on the scene of a possible home invasion in Harvest on Thursday morning.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/CNWDCAPY6RFQTASBFFJPVJIEHY.png)
Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/RMAA2BQ3H5HKTDWUKJRPUHHCSY.jpg)
Lawrence County Coroner Scott Norwood confirmed Leslie Gillespie died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/K4F4SE4SIBAUREJUWS6TF5LCS4.png)
An R.A. Hubbard English teacher was arrested on rape and sodomy charges on Thursday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/ZBUAJH6HLJEF3EYASLDDTLSFCI.bmp)
It's been one year since a deadly fire ravaged the Jackson County Boat Marina, leaving eight people dead.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/BYFN33SPINCHXDJJJUJF6G6SHM.png)
A SWAT team is working the scene of a barricaded home in the Underwood-Petersville community on Wednesday morning.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/QKIYOFHYHBALDJTOSPJDVZC6WQ.png)
Huntsville’s City Attorney and Human Resources Director issued a new update on Thursday regarding the current status of Huntsville Police Officer William Darby and his corresponding legal fees.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OKS366DZNNGKVB3L4DVKOMV6C4.png)
After two years of planning, Straight to Ale Brewing is set to release an Alabama A&M University-inspired beer next week.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XFIYIWXZSNE7XIWP6DHVZ3VKRY.jpg)
The four most important things you need to know ahead of Trash Panda opening night: No cash, parking pass, clear bag and bring a mask.
On Friday, the jury will meet again to deliberate the fate of Huntsville Police Officer William Darby.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2KLZFNJ5HNB5VGN2GBQJZJAVHE.jpg)
How one senior center is helping those with Parkinson's fight back
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/HWLUALWN75H4PFZD6AKFE3ZG6U.jpg)
To be more clear, that’s the ramp leading to Toyota Field that has caused major traffic headaches for many drivers in the area.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/M4M5HXR2UREHLEH3WUTS5XP4N4.png)
The WAFF 48 news app is relaunching with a fresh, new look!
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/OGBIA7BKDFDQBM2OHXW6IMJA34.jpg)
What conditions did you wake up to following Wednesday’s First Alert Weather Day?
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/KYM752LZM5GNDIYMXGV723LHFI.png)
The WAFF 48 Newsroom has a vast number of tools to use every day to better inform viewers before, during and after our daily newscasts.
The WAFF 48 Digital Team uses tools like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to not only inform but also engage with our audience.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/C4CN6VDB7NFHPB3RZ66V3DK6EU.jpg)
The permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command will be located at Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/MO6L3QSZ3VG5BCAUGIFM3VNBYA.jpg)
Anakyn Gene Strange was born at 1:04 a.m. on January 1 at North Alabama Medical Center.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/435NOP3KPBCDXCKHDZNKSL6YIM.jpg)
Lilly said she called Walmart but was told her groceries were being delivered by a third party company.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/YIGTUKAEIJCLRJZYYGLWBTS2YE.png)
The entire WAFF 48 Team wants to send a big congratulations to our own Nolan Crane and his wife Regan on the birth of their son Justin.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/SOBS4QCSDFDZPJYQFYUPMH7HQY.jpg)
WAFF 48 and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center want to help you and your family track Santa’s path on Christmas Eve.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/XIYO2K6PSRDJNBOPB5CRUQZM3I.jpg)
“To be chosen to lead Athens-Limestone Hospital is an honor and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my community and our patients in this role."
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/RC52VEUS3BDVBDUDQQTQXO4MIU.jpg)
Thanks to the Alabama Farm Credit, new life-saving equipment that will help farmers is headed to DeKalb County!
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GVLO6VJPDRAR5MKISQNTPZXWXE.jpg)
The Tennessee Valley saw its first COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/HTHXPQBGXFGIBA7VAO6NNYESBA.jpg)
Caleb Brooks, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Investigator who was seriously injured by a bull in August, continues his recovery process following a small intestine transplant last week.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6HH6CXFYUFBVDFAXZMX2VJUMC4.png)
A 103-year-old WWII Veteran left Madison Hospital today after battling COVID-19!
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GTF3KQROWNGR5FSVXFEQQXAZ5A.jpg)
It’s been over three months since a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was seriously injured by a bull.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/2F6MGCX27FFHFN4EER7PVP6HKA.png)
WAFF 48 is partnering with north Alabama Walmart locations across the Tennessee Valley for Can-a-thon 2020. This year’s Can-a-thon takes place from November 30 through December 13.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/AYNOENXF5ZCSDCVMPB2C7OP664.png)
Stay tuned to this page all night to see livestreams from the major candidates, updated results from each race and photos submitted by voters across the Tennessee Valley.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/EODLAGHQWRHIRJZPGZNRU2HTNI.bmp)
WAFF 48 has compiled a list of resources to assist voters in the state of Alabama in the final hours leading up to the closing of polls on Tuesday evening.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/NALMTAPWRJDZREEKCNQKSGLITQ.png)
Decatur Fire & Rescue is on the scene of a business fire on Highway 20 Friday morning.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4AMTCY2LZ5DQBA46GPZESXEKW4.bmp)
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has transitioned to online ticketing for each round of the 2020 state football playoffs.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/GYBBNBRGWREDRA5ARLGGX4B764.png)
The confederate monument that stands in front of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Huntsville is officially being removed.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/DZDN2YOGBJA3JF4K2O5WW6NSAI.jpg)
Due to the danger of the situation, authorities are urging everyone within a half mile radius to evacuate the area.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/QFMVC7UJPBFFRFMMPDNWYZJEH4.jpg)
Take a look at your county’s sample ballot before heading to the polls.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/4IEOEYM7MRALVKHR2IVOUAT6OE.jpg)
The Tennessee Valley has a number of voters heading to the polls for runoff elections on October 6.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/K752XHNMDZHKFNBSOG7ZPTMRQ4.jpg)
The Decatur Police Department and Decatur Fire & Rescue joined together to help a long time member of the force.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/6AISOJUBE5CUNIJVL34AINJ7OI.jpg)
Bassmaster Elite has returned to Lake Guntersville!
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/7IAY6RLYFRCCBEP7EQM7T7FSEU.jpg)
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/D7QZUX2I3BBV7OFR2RIR7NCZSY.jpg)
Superheroes Week 2020: profiling those who protect, heal abused children across the Tennessee Valley
Learn more about superheroes who protect and help heal abused children in our area.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/gray/M6NEVBYBK5EMNLGLBXLTE4BPJA.jpg)
Emergency crews responded early Wednesday morning to a house fire in New Market