Wade Smith
Digital Content Manager
Huntsville, AL
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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.
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"Once a sleepy farming town, Huntsville gained national recognition during the Space Race of the 1960s and is now consistently among the fastest-growing metro areas in Alabama."
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The pair were apprehended on May 9 in Evansville, Indiana
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Marvin McClendon was arrested and charged for a murder that he allegedly committed in 1988
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The event features a number of headlining artists with ties to north Alabama.
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U.S. Marshals release information regarding the car driven by fugitives, Casey White and Vicky White.
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Panoply Arts Festival is celebrating 40 years!
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WAFF has confirmed with one of the plaintiffs in the case that the ruling will be appealed
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Students on the School baseball team are accused of sexually assaulting a teammate, per sources
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The crash involved an RV, a black pickup truck and an 18-wheeler
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Enter here for your chance to win!
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The 2.9% rate ties a number only reached previously in September 2019
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Lanes are currently blocked near the intersection of Highway 157 and Danville Road
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A Morgan County man, who plead guilty to several felony charges in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced Friday in federal court.
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The WAFF 48 Digital Team took home a major honor in Birmingham on Sunday evening
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Dacedric Ward was convicted on a capital murder charge for the shooting death of 18-year-old Jason West
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The overturned truck is located on Memorial Parkway southbound between Oakwood Avenue & University Drive
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Severe weather resources from the WAFF First Alert Weather Team
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Two more Groundhog Day predictions from animals here in the Tennessee Valley
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Watch tonight’s news at 9 p.m. for a full recap from WAFF’s Carl Prather and Georgia Chambers.
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WAFF 48 and Bankston Motor Homes want to help you track Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve.
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Brian Martin faces several charges including four counts of capital murder tied to the deaths of William Mealback and Sheffield Police Sgt. Nick Risner.
WAFF 48 is partnering with north Alabama Walmart locations across the Tennessee Valley for Can-at-thon 2021
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The Army Veteran died in May 2019 following the officer-involved shooting.
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Christopher Henderson returns to court on Thursday to find out if he will face a death sentence.
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One of Sheffield’s finest will be laid to rest on Friday
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See the entire event and a full list of winners here!
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The former longest-serving Sheriff in Limestone County will receive his sentencing at Limestone County Courthouse at 9 a.m. on August 20.
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The WAFF 48 Blitz team has been on the road meeting with teams and coaches across the Tennessee Valley preparing for a new year.
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Georgia Chambers hosts the 48 Blitz Preview Show every Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. Watch it live on of the WAFF 48 Now player on the website, news app or streaming devices.
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WAFF 48 is on your side with a list of start dates for districts across North Alabama.
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WAFF 48 is your local home for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021!
After more than two weeks, the trial of Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely has concluded
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Doors open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday for the Launch Party
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22 kayakers across 18 boats were reported missing on Friday morning
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WAFF’s Briana Jones asked each of our First Alert Weather Team their favorites when it comes to starting the day.
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Licensed sellers will soon be allowed to sell and serve alcohol from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Sundays in Cullman.
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Albertville Police Chief Jamie Smith said the shots were fired by employee 34-year-old Andreas Horton
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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.
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According to Huntsville Fire Marshal Dan Wilkerson, the vehicle hit the home during the 7 a.m. hour on June 8.
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Bank Independent’s Shelter Share collected a total of 1,207 items and $10,900.73 in donations during the three-week drive.
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Deputies are on the scene of a possible home invasion in Harvest on Thursday morning.
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Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
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Lawrence County Coroner Scott Norwood confirmed Leslie Gillespie died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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An R.A. Hubbard English teacher was arrested on rape and sodomy charges on Thursday.
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It's been one year since a deadly fire ravaged the Jackson County Boat Marina, leaving eight people dead.