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.
Education
Awards
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Javon Williams, Claudia Peppenhorst and Wade Smith
Martin Evenes was convicted on two charges in connection to the death of three-year-old Livia Robinson.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:06 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Deals are available while supplies last!
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:56 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Steward’s bond was set at $300,000 and he was released on March 21.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:09 AM CDT
|By Megan Plotka and Wade Smith
One man is in custody following the Tuesday morning chase
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
|By Megan Plotka and Wade Smith
The person who was killed has been identified as Menterra Gurley, 25.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:24 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Pepper's laugh emoji and a comment on a WAFF 48 Facebook post drew calls and messages to the newsroom
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:12 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Megan Plotka
“Well, you can’t leave in the middle of a perm,” one customer said as she continued her salon visit after the car went through the building.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:02 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Javon Williams
Another person is being treated for injuries sustained during the incident
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
A retired Marshall County judge will preside over the next court proceedings involving former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:39 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Kaiser played seven seasons for the Havoc and notched a total of 281 games
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:30 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Nick Kremer
Casey White's legal defense team filed a motion asking the court to change the venue of the trial due to the vast media coverage of the escape.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:52 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Watch these shows live each week on WAFF.com/48now
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Javon Williams, Wade Smith and D'Quan Lee
Sheriff Joe Hamilton confirmed that 31-year-old Zachary Lambert of Greenhill faces several charges
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 10:34 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
Severe weather resources from the WAFF First Alert Weather Team
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:36 AM CST
|By Wade Smith and Anna Mahan
Submit your photos to join the TVL Birthday Club today!
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 7:25 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
Elected officials from all over the state weighed in on the Tuesday evening speech
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Anna Mahan, Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
TVL is hitting the road to show you some easy-to-drive family destinations.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:03 AM CST
|By Wade Smith and Megan Plotka
Huntsville Police investigators identified the man as 59-year-old Toribio Perez
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:06 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
WAFF 48 and the Huntsville International Airport want to help you track Santa’s travels on Christmas Eve
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM CST
|By Matthew King, Wade Smith and Charles Montgomery
“I can’t sit here today and tell you what I’d do in that situation, but I don’t ever want any of my employees to think they can’t defend themselves.”
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 6:29 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
WAFF 48 partnered with north Alabama Walmart locations and the Food Bank of North Alabama for Can-a-thon 2022
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 10:40 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency conducted an investigation into the actions of the deputy and presented findings to the grand jury
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM CST
|By Wade Smith
The homeowner has lived in the neighborhood for 40 years and has never seen a deer near her property
Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Wade Smith
The 2022 Parade begins at 11 a.m. on November 11
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:15 AM CST
|By Wade Smith
Follow the results for Alabama's 2022 General Election
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 7:21 PM CST
|By Wade Smith and Matthew King
Ardmore Mayor Mike Magnusson was accused of using city equipment and employees on private property
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 6:20 AM CDT
|By Megan Plotka, Romario Gardner and Wade Smith
Officers with HPD are searching for four potential suspects in relation to these two shootings
Updated: Sep. 8, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Nick Kremer, Javon Williams, Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
The next targeted launch window for the SLS rocket launch will open on Friday, September 23 at 5:47 a.m. central time
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Nick Kremer
A former Huntsville nurse who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering her husband is now asking for a new trial
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Nick Kremer, Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
The Morgan County Schools Superintendent says the school is not impacted.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:41 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Marisa Gjuraj
A missing person report was filed in Decatur for Haynes on July 8
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 9:31 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery, Marisa Gjuraj, D'Quan Lee, Megan Plotka and Wade Smith
A wreck involving an 18-wheeler has caused a spill on Highway 75 and Main Street in Rainsville on Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Find out when students at each school district in north Alabama begin classes
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 10:32 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Don't miss Huntsville Restaurant Week beginning August 12!
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 5:32 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
2022 Auction items include automobiles, golf outings, football tickets, tools and electronics
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
|By Nick Kremer and Wade Smith
The Grand Jury of Franklin County has indicted a woman who owned a pack of dogs that killed two people.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 1:29 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
WAFF requested the personnel file for the former Huntsville Police officer on January 13. The file was received on July 8.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 10:10 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Terry Campbell’s body was recovered in Smith Like on Thursday evening
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 2:02 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
Marvin McClendon pleaded not guilty on July 7 on the first-degree murder charge
Justice Department, Madison County Schools reach agreement on equal opportunities for Black students
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 11:55 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Megan Plotka
The court-ordered agreement addresses equal access to academic programs
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 6:02 AM CDT
|By Kailie Stanichowsky and Wade Smith
Carol Beck was recently featured in the restaurant’s employee-highlighting commercial series titled “The Little Things”
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 1:28 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
“Today is a giant step forward for our country as, after decades, Roe is finally overturned."
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 11:28 AM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery, Gina Benitez and Wade Smith
You can seen Gina Benitez on weekday mornings and at noon on WAFF!
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 10:31 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Space Camp programs in Huntsville received a big boost on Friday.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell and Wade Smith
Total cost of attendance rose 5% from $17,220 to $18,080 per year.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 1:14 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Alongside his partner Deputy Bradley Skipworth, Bono helped to take drugs off the street of Colbert County.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2022 at 9:29 AM CDT
|By Nick Kremer and Wade Smith
Three people were stabbed Wednesday.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Deputies said the altercation resulted in minor injuries but no emergency services were required at the field.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Drivers in the area can expect delays until the scene is cleared
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 10:06 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Merrill says the PAC’s influence cannot be punished due to a legal loophole
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