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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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: 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. 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. 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: 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. 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 3:48 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Andrew McMunn
Officials said a man who was also at the home was airlifted to the hospital.
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. 11, 2023 at 1:25 PM CST
|By Wade Smith and Gray News staff
Police confirmed a former police officer has been indicted in the death of a pedestrian.
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: Nov. 16, 2022 at 3:25 PM CST
|By Wade Smith and Andrew McMunn
The Alabama homeowner said the deer crashed through a bedroom window on the ground floor of her home on Wednesday.
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: 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: Jul. 15, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Jordan Gartner
A woman convicted of poisoning her husband was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday.
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
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 10:06 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Merrill says the PAC’s influence cannot be punished due to a legal loophole
Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 12:14 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith, Nick Kremer, Charles Montgomery and Kelsey Duncan
The pair were apprehended on May 9 in Evansville, Indiana
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 8:31 AM CDT
|By Amanda Alvarado, Wade Smith, Kelsey Duncan, Charles Montgomery and Nick Kremer
Former corrections officer Vicky White and inmate Casey White were on the run for 11 days.
Updated: May. 8, 2022 at 6:54 AM CDT
|By Amanda Alvarado, Wade Smith and Charles Montgomery
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Vicky White and Casey White, according to WAFF. Border Patrol has been on alert since April 29.
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith, Nick Kremer, Charles Montgomery and Gray News staff
Over 100 investigators are involved in the search for Casey White and Vicky White.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
|By Amanda Alvarado and Wade Smith
Investigators said there is no doubt that Vicky White aided and abetted Casey White with his escape.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 12:27 PM CDT
|By Amanda Alvarado and Wade Smith
The two are considered armed and dangerous and may be armed with an AR-15 rifle and a shotgun. Authorities say not to approach them if you see them.
Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
|By Nick Kremer, Charles Montgomery and Wade Smith
U.S. Marshals release information regarding the car driven by fugitives, Casey White and Vicky White.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 8:11 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The 2.9% rate ties a number only reached previously in September 2019
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:11 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
A Morgan County man, who plead guilty to several felony charges in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, was sentenced Friday in federal court.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2021 at 12:13 PM CDT
|By Madison Scarpino and Wade Smith
The Army Veteran died in May 2019 following the officer-involved shooting.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2021 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Caroline Klapp
Christopher Henderson returns to court on Thursday to find out if he will face a death sentence.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2021 at 2:29 PM CDT
|By Megan Plotka, Wade Smith and DeAndria Turner
One of Sheffield’s finest will be laid to rest on Friday
Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 at 12:38 PM CDT
|By Devin Pavlou, Madison Scarpino, Tiffany Thompson and Wade Smith
After more than two weeks, the trial of Limestone Sheriff Mike Blakely has concluded
Updated: Jun. 15, 2021 at 12:53 PM CDT
|By Eric Graves, Stefante Randall, Wade Smith, Nolan Crane and Elizabeth Gentle
Albertville Police Chief Jamie Smith said the shots were fired by employee 34-year-old Andreas Horton
Updated: Jun. 9, 2021 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith and Nolan Crane
On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) filed a motion requesting more time to serve Congressman Mo Brooks with a lawsuit related to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Updated: May. 30, 2021 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Kieran cut his 19-inch-long afro with the goal of donating the hair for use in wigs for children battling cancer.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 12:16 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith, Tiffany Thompson and Madison Scarpino
A SWAT team is working the scene of a barricaded home in the Underwood-Petersville community on Wednesday morning.
Updated: May. 7, 2021 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Tiffany Thompson, Kate Smith and Wade Smith
On Friday, the jury will meet again to deliberate the fate of Huntsville Police Officer William Darby.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 3:08 PM CST
|By Wade Smith
The permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command will be located at Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 12:22 PM CST
|By Tiffany Thompson and Wade Smith
Lilly said she called Walmart but was told her groceries were being delivered by a third party company.
Updated: Dec. 4, 2020 at 2:38 PM CST
|By Anna Mahan and Wade Smith
A 103-year-old WWII Veteran left Madison Hospital today after battling COVID-19!
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 9:29 AM CST
|By Jenna Rae and Wade Smith
It’s been over three months since a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Investigator was seriously injured by a bull.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 4:08 PM CDT
|By Payton Walker, Wade Smith and Anna Mahan
The confederate monument that stands in front of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Huntsville is officially being removed.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 11:10 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Lake Guntersville and Goose Pond Colony received some good news on Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM CDT
|By Nolan Crane and Wade Smith
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center needs more than $1 million in order to keep the doors open past October.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2020 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Secretary of State John H. Merrill issued new guidance for absentee voting in August.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 10:15 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
Secretary of State John Merrill released sample ballots for each county in the state of Alabama
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 11:42 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
President Donald Trump is getting further involved in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race between Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 9:05 AM CDT
|By Wade Smith
The Alabama Department of Labor announced Friday new job statistics for May.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 1:43 PM CDT
|By Wade Smith
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.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 5:51 PM CDT
|By Payton Walker, Mike Brown, Jenna Rae and Wade Smith
First responders tell us they found multiple people dead with gunshot wounds after a house fire.
Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 1:11 PM CDT
|By Caroline Klapp, Margo Gray, Wade Smith and William McLain
Little Richard will be buried Wednesday at the Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery during a closed ceremony.
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