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

States, cities with Alabama on travel advisory lists

States and major cities around the country are getting serious about travel advisory lists.

Wade Smith

Published July 3, 2020 at 7:15 PM

Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire and Huntsville City Animal Services are scheduled to hold a Fourth of July safety briefing at 12:30 p.m

Wade Smith

Published July 2, 2020 at 12:04 PM

Huntsville to re-open John Hunt Park drive-up testing next week; mandatory mask order being discussed

The latest from Huntsville on Wednesday

Wade Smith

Published July 1, 2020 at 1:21 PM

UPDATE: President Trump’s campaign team decides against Alabama rally

President Donald Trump is getting further involved in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race between Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions.

Wade Smith

Published June 30, 2020 at 11:42 AM

Gov. Kay Ivey extends Safer-at-Home order until July 31

The latest from the Governor's Office on Tuesday

Wade Smith

Published June 30, 2020 at 10:15 AM

The latest from Florence on Monday

Wade Smith

Published June 29, 2020 at 9:45 AM

Huntsville officials update latest on area cases of COVID-19

The latest from Huntsville on Friday

Wade Smith

Published June 26, 2020 at 11:57 AM

Athens city employees rescue sludge-covered owl in need of assistance

An owl got into a sticky situation last week and needed the assistance of some helping hands.

Wade Smith

Published June 26, 2020 at 7:43 AM

Kids receive military homecoming surprise after pandemic extended deployment

The pandemic has changed many plans over the last few months including return trips for some of our military servicemen.

Wade Smith

Published June 26, 2020 at 7:15 AM

Alabama couple celebrates 59 years of marriage in a socially distanced way

The saying is “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” In 2020, we blame this absence on COVID-19.

Wade Smith

Published June 25, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Decatur officials update COVID-19 latest on Tuesday

The latest from Morgan county on Tuesday

Wade Smith

Published June 23, 2020 at 7:04 AM

Decatur Morgan Hospital names new President

Kelli S. Powers, Chief Financial Officer of the Huntsville Hospital Health System since 2014, has been named President of Decatur Morgan Hospital.

Wade Smith

Published June 19, 2020 at 11:53 AM

Huntsville officials update COVID-19 latest on Friday

The latest COVID-19 update from Huntsville

Wade Smith

Published June 19, 2020 at 11:41 AM

Alabama’s May unemployment rate drops to 9.9%

The Alabama Department of Labor announced Friday new job statistics for May.

Wade Smith

Published June 19, 2020 at 9:05 AM

Secretary of State John Merrill issues crossover voting reminder

Alabama’s Secretary of State wants to remind voters of the state’s Crossover Voting Law.

Wade Smith

Published June 18, 2020 at 8:46 AM

Morgan county officials discuss new testing site; recycling program resumes June 16

The latest from Decatur on Monday

Wade Smith

Published June 15, 2020 at 1:23 PM

Huntsville leaders update latest on COVID-19 at Monday briefing

The latest from Huntsville on Monday.

Wade Smith

Published June 15, 2020 at 11:52 AM

Huntsville officials issue COVID-19 update on Friday

The latest from Huntsville on Friday

Wade Smith

Published June 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM

Alabama Food Bank Association receives peanut butter donation from state peanut producers

The donation provides an abundance of one of the most requested items at food banks.

Wade Smith

Published June 12, 2020 at 12:06 PM

HydroFest's virtual race takes place June 27

Wade Smith

Published June 12, 2020 at 10:23 AM

Hazel Green responders rescue small kittens from storm drain

The Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department received a help call Wednesday night that they don’t normally get.

Wade Smith

Published June 11, 2020 at 8:19 AM

How to apply for an Alabama absentee ballot for July 14

Following the postponement of the March 31 Primary Runoff Election to July 14, Secretary of State John H. Merrill reminds Alabamians of the option to vote by absentee ballot.