Sean Dowling
Anchor/Reporter
Huntsville, AL
Sean is originally from the Chicago area, but he got to the South as soon as he could. He loves the warm weather, friendly faces, and good food!
After having bounced around the country several times, he's thrilled to be joining the WAFF 48 team as a weekend anchor/reporter. Sean loves telling stories and is excited to help those in the area get the news they need.
Before WAFF 48, Sean hosted a nationally syndicated morning show in Dallas, and he was a web news reporter for a company in New York City for several years. Sean attended Northern Illinois University where he earned a B.A. in Communications and Journalism.
Name-calling, zingers, and insults were all mixed into the fourth and final GOP Primary Debate in Tuscaloosa. With that, came topics of much substance, with candidates covering foreign affairs, immigration and the front runner, former president, Donald Trump.
Members of the Marching Maroon and White Band are making their way to the Big Apple where they will lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Police officials say Stephen Perkins pointed a gun at them, but his family says he only had a flashlight.
Governor Kay Ivey recently signed a bill that will provide tax rebate checks to working Alabamians
Health experts think they have a new way to help treat childhood obesity that’s usually reserved for adults.
As the summer unofficially kicks off, pools and beaches across the country are facing staffing issues.
A new pre-filed bill aims to protect student-athletes by increasing annual training to recognize the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest for coaches.
An official with the Alabama Hospital Association would not name any of the current at-risk locations at this time.
The Scottsboro Boys Museum officially reopened in early November after being closed since early 2020.
WAFF 48's Sean Dowling speaks to local food pantry directors and the Alabama Food Assistance Director about what the cuts mean for Alabamians.
A Huntsville home went up in flames the day after Christmas.
A class action suit against Oakwood University claims officials were responsible for a massive and preventable data breach.
On Nov. 6 an SUV carrying four people flipped over a bridge and into a stream near Drake Road.
Electric car owners will soon have more charging options in Alabama.
The Center for Disease Control recommends updated boosters for those 12 and older
