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.
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Awards
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Wade Smith
Tune in each home Saturday at 8:30 a.m. on the 48 Now Livestream to watch the full show.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:17 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The Rocket City added another accolade this week to a growing list of reasons why people want to move to North Alabama.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:02 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Three different locations in northern Alabama will host events on the 2024 schedule
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:22 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Watch these shows live each week on WAFF.com/48now
Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:23 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The 2023 Parade begins at 11 a.m. on November 11
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 3:36 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
A Walmart spokesperson confirmed the error in a statement on Friday afternoon
Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Michael Thompson was pronounced dead on the scene of an incident at the facility located on County Road 490 in Cullman
Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:53 AM CDT
|By Claudia Peppenhorst and Wade Smith
Officers responded to reports of shots fired on Bonnell Dr. around 10:30 a.m. on August 29
Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The media outlet ranked Huntsville ahead of San Jose and Green Bay as the best place for families relocating to a new city.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 8:22 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Severe weather resources from the WAFF 48 First Alert Weather Team
Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Claudia Peppenhorst, Wade Smith and Liz Hurley
Construction workers at the site said the engines have already been removed
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 4:49 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
See some of the items up for bid in the 2023 Auction
Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 1:52 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The DeKalb County Board of Education approved the hiring on Thursday
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell and Wade Smith
Deputies said the subject shot at them from the car during the chase.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
|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: Apr. 28, 2023 at 11:01 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith, Megan Plotka, Matthew King and Charles Montgomery
Mason Sisk was found guilty on Thursday by a Limestone County jury.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and D'Quan Lee
City Council members will discuss a new resolution on Thursday proposing six new grocery stores around the Huntsville area
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:20 AM 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: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:40 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The cross built atop Priceville Mountain stands at a height of 121 feet and weighs 47,000 lbs
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
|By Charles Montgomery, Matthew King, Claudia Peppenhorst, Romario Gardner, Wade Smith and Megan Plotka
The sheriff’s office confirmed the suspect was related to all victims in the shooting.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 11:21 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Javon Williams
Jackson County Sheriff Chuck Phillips retired on March 31 after serving 41 years in law enforcement.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
William ‘Ben’ Darby was previously convicted of shooting and killing Jeffrey Parker, a suicidal man, during a standoff in 2018
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 9:44 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
“It’s deeply meaningful to be included in the company of so many leaders and changemakers whom I admire,” Catherine Coleman Flowers said.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency were on the scene of an overturned truck on for hours on Thursday morning.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 9:22 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: 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. 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