Wade Smith

Digital Content Manager

Huntsville, AL

Wade is a graduate of the University of Alabama. He started his news career in radio 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 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

Here’s how to get the all-new WAFF 48 news app

The WAFF 48 news app is relaunching with a fresh, new look!

Wade Smith

Published April 16, 2021 at 10:51 AM

What some local communities are looking at the day after Wednesday’s First Alert

What conditions did you wake up to following Wednesday’s First Alert Weather Day?

Wade Smith, Kailey Schuyler, DeAndria Turner and Kellie Miller

Published March 18, 2021 at 8:42 AM

How WAFF 48 uses digital tools to inform our communities

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.

Wade Smith, Anna Mahan, Kelsey Duncan and Kelli McShane

Published February 13, 2021 at 12:04 PM

How the WAFF 48 Digital Team informs & interacts using Social Media

The WAFF 48 Digital Team uses tools like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to not only inform but also engage with our audience.

Wade Smith, Anna Mahan, Kelsey Duncan and Kelli McShane

Published January 14, 2021 at 3:59 PM

U.S. Space Command to be headquartered in Huntsville, Ala.

The permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command will be located at Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal.

Wade Smith

Published January 13, 2021 at 3:08 PM

‘The Force is Strong’ with Florence’s first baby in 2021

Anakyn Gene Strange was born at 1:04 a.m. on January 1 at North Alabama Medical Center.

Wade Smith and Kevin Taylor

Published January 4, 2021 at 6:26 AM

Nurse in quarantine says her online grocery order never came

Lilly said she called Walmart but was told her groceries were being delivered by a third party company.

Tiffany Thompson and Wade Smith

Published December 31, 2020 at 12:22 PM

Congratulations to Nolan & Regan Crane on Justin’s birth!

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.

Wade Smith

Published December 30, 2020 at 9:51 AM

Santa Tracker 2020: Follow Santa’s Sleigh on Christmas Eve!

WAFF 48 and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center want to help you and your family track Santa’s path on Christmas Eve.

Wade Smith

Published December 24, 2020 at 5:14 AM

Athens-Limestone Hospital announces interim president to take over role permanently

“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."

Wade Smith

Published December 18, 2020 at 10:26 AM

Alabama Farm Credit donates life-saving rescue equipment to local fire department

Thanks to the Alabama Farm Credit, new life-saving equipment that will help farmers is headed to DeKalb County!

Wade Smith and Anna Mahan

Published December 17, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Athens-Limestone Hospital administers first COVID-19 vaccine

The Tennessee Valley saw its first COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday.

Jenna Rae and Wade Smith

Published December 15, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Road to recovery: family of Caleb Brooks issues update following recent small intestine transplant

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.

Anna Mahan and Wade Smith

Published December 8, 2020 at 7:35 AM

Alabama WWII Veteran beats COVID-19 in time for 104th birthday

A 103-year-old WWII Veteran left Madison Hospital today after battling COVID-19!

Anna Mahan and Wade Smith

Published December 4, 2020 at 2:38 PM

Caleb Brooks awaits new donor as doctors postpone Friday transplant

It’s been over three months since a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was seriously injured by a bull.

Jenna Rae and Wade Smith

Published November 20, 2020 at 9:29 AM

Can-a-thon 2020 provides nearly 40,000 meals to those in need

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.

Wade Smith

Published November 18, 2020 at 2:27 PM

DECISION 2020: Tuberville wins U.S. Senate Seat in Alabama; National vote counts continue

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.

Wade Smith and William McLain

Published November 3, 2020 at 11:32 PM

Election Toolbox 2020: sample ballots, amendment details, where to vote & submit your polling line photos

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.