Wade Smith

Digital Content Manager

Wade is a graduate of the University of Alabama. He started his news career in radio in Atlanta, GA. 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 and their dog Dexter. Wade and Megan enjoy going to concerts, weekend vacations, 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 the WAFF Digital Team, click the e-mail button above and send him a message.

Awards:

8 time - Alabama Broadcasters Association ABBY Award Winner

Education:

The University of Alabama

Recent Articles by Wade

Madison county leaders discuss coronavirus status on Friday

Huntsville's daily press briefing on COVID-19

Wade Smith

Published April 3, 2020 at 11:56 AM

Decatur officials encourage residents to continue social distancing

Friday COVID-19 update from Morgan county

Wade Smith

Published April 3, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Huntsville leaders issues latest COVID-19 update on Thursday

Madison County's daily coronavirus update on Thursday

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Athens City Schools offers virtual spirit week for students

Spirit Week takes place April 6-April 10

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 11:16 AM

Madison City Schools announces finalists for new superintendent

The search for a new superintendent for Madison City Schools continues next week

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 11:02 AM

Tennessee Valley Corridor announces new dates for National Summit

The Summit will nowbe held July 15-16, 2020 at Milligan College in Johnson City, TN

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 10:49 AM

How much COVID-19 in Alabama increased over one week

A visual look at the ADPH results from March 26 to April 2, 2020

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 9:17 AM

Local park & pray ongoing nightly during pandemic

This event will occur daily at various locations around Madison county

Wade Smith

Published April 2, 2020 at 6:21 AM

Madison county leaders urge residents to participate in census while home

Huntsville officials on the coronavirus

Wade Smith

Published April 1, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Morgan county officials issue update on COVID-19 on Wednesday

The latest from Decatur and Morgan county officials on coronavirus

Wade Smith

Published April 1, 2020 at 9:56 AM

Huntsville officials issue COVID-19 update on Tuesday

Madison county's Tuesday coronavirus update

Wade Smith

Published March 31, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Madison county to postpone high school graduation

Ceremonies will be rescheduled for late summer

Wade Smith

Published March 31, 2020 at 11:14 AM

Huntsville officials say curfew is not necessary at this time

Monday's Huntsville COVID-19 update

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 11:55 AM

Road resurfacing project begins in Ardmore

Completion is anticipated in early summer.

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 11:29 AM

Tips for social distancing from Gov. Kay Ivey

A video message from Governor Kay Ivey on the importance of social distancing

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 10:27 AM

Morgan county leaders update COVID-19 latest on Monday

Monday's coronavirus update from Decatur

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 9:54 AM

Portion of stimulus package goes to fighting COVID-19 on Election Day

$400 million will be allocated to the states to protect the opportunity for Americans to participate in the electoral process

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 9:07 AM

Guntersville’s HydroFest cancelled due to coronavirus

The Marshall County Board of Directors made the decision to cancel this summer’s Guntersville Lake HydroFest

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 8:36 AM

Single-car crash claims life of Haleyville teenager

Andrew Wayne York lost control of his 2005 Ford Mustang

Wade Smith

Published March 30, 2020 at 6:57 AM

Madison county officials update latest on COVID-19

Huntsville's Saturday COVID-19 update

Wade Smith

Published March 28, 2020 at 12:08 PM

FULL LIST: Governor Ivey temporarily closes more non-essential businesses

Gov. Ivey updates latest on COVID-19

Wade Smith

Published March 27, 2020 at 2:53 PM

13 Redstone Arsenal employees among confirmed COVID-19 cases

Friday's coronavirus update from Huntsville officials

Wade Smith

Published March 27, 2020 at 12:46 PM

Decatur leaders issue COVID-19 update on Friday

Decatur leaders issue latest on COVID-19

Wade Smith

Published March 27, 2020 at 9:57 AM

Lauderdale county officials talk COVID-19 on Friday morning

Lauderdale county update on COVID-19 on Friday

Wade Smith

Published March 27, 2020 at 9:42 AM

Limestone county officials issue COVID-19 update on Thursday

Limestone county EMA issues a COVID-19 update

Wade Smith

Published March 26, 2020 at 12:55 PM

State health department investigating possible Madison Co. COVID-19 death

Thursday's COVID-19 update from Huntsville

Wade Smith

Published March 26, 2020 at 12:31 PM

Lauderdale County man diagnosed with COVID-19 has passed away

Albert Trousdale's family is agonizing over not being able to be at his side while he fights for his life.

Wade Smith and Mason McGalliard

Published March 26, 2020 at 11:45 AM

Troy University addresses COVID-19 student, faculty positive tests

Troy officials speak Thursday at 10:30 a.m.

Wade Smith

Published March 26, 2020 at 10:32 AM

DeKalb county gets first confirmed case of COVID-19

DeKalb county has first confirmed case of coronavirus

Wade Smith

Published March 26, 2020 at 9:10 AM

CASA of Madison county closed until April 3

Offices are closed through April 3

Wade Smith

Published March 26, 2020 at 7:59 AM

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