Wade Smith
Executive Producer of Digital Content
Cullman, AL
Wade leads the production workflow and strategy development of digital content for Gray Television’s National Investigative Team. He started his digital career in Atlanta, GA in 2009 after graduating from the University of Alabama.
Before coming to InvestigateTV, Wade spent four years as the Digital Content Manager at Gray Television’s WAFF 48 in Huntsville, AL. He is a nine-time Alabama Broadcasters Association Award of Excellence winner across the fields of Digital Content, Television, and Radio.
Wade resides in Cullman, AL with his wife Megan, their son Moses and daughter Sunday.
Our team investigates a teaching method researchers say hurts children’s ability to read for decades, and we examine solutions for parents.
Trains that block railroads for several hours leave some communities cut off from major roadways.
InvestigateTV+ uncovers critical infrastructure issues in airports across the country that could lead to more headaches for many.
A young man in a mental health crisis escaped from care and was later shot and killed by police. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look.
An anti-drug campaign aims to warn young people about fentanyl-laced pills. InvestigateTV+ reveals how it’s using artificial intelligence to do so.
InvestigateTV+ introduces you to anti-bullying activists with a tail and four paws to reveal how the canine campaign has already seen success.
Parents claim their sobriety was stolen when they received false-positive results on court-ordered drug tests.
We uncover delayed justice for survivors of sexual assault from a backlog of thousands of untested rape kits across the country.
A railroad company seeks to slice through a family’s farmland against their will, but they are fighting back.
When it comes to used cars, experts say drivers may be left in the dark about the vehicle’s history.
From doctors who write prescriptions for themselves to nurses who steal medications meant for patients, how big of a problem has drug diversion become?
Thousands of patients are forced to ration or go without prescriptions they need due to a limited supply. InvestigateTV+ examines the human cost.
May is the month each year selected to celebrate the role that Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians have played on our country's history.
Injectable drugs for weight loss are touted as game-changers, but the results can come at a high cost.
A diagnosis disputed by some experts and called controversial by others has some courtrooms reversing course on decades-old convictions.
InvestigateTV+ looks at some of the strategies at schools that administrators say are working to stop teen vaping.
Celebrate Earth Day in 2025 with these recent environmental stories from the InvestigateTV Team.
InvestigateTV+ months-long investigation reveals how state athletic associations often hold unfettered power that can end high school careers.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at a growing crisis in senior care and explores solutions to ensure the safety of America’s aging population.
InvestigateTV Consumer Investigative Reporters Rachel DePompa and Caresse Jackman detail a number of tax season topics to help you before and after filing in 2025.
InvestigateTV+ has an in-depth look at the effort inside the legal system that could have an impact on the future of campus violence.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at a surge in airport parking thefts, the vehicles thieves are targeting and solutions to keep your car safe.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at a scam preying on your compassion and shares the signs a social media post is a scam.
From birthday cakes to blessing boxes, these survivors fight each day to inspire hope in others.
InvestigateTV+ examines why a growing number of colleges and universities are closing and how it leaves some young adults with an uncertain future.
Ride along with a specialized unit in Portland, Oregon to see how law enforcement is choosing to handle human trafficking victims with compassion.
There’s a looming threat that could bring America to a standstill and experts warn there’s no backup system. InvestigateTV+ examines a possible solution.
InvestigateTV+ uncovers how artificial intelligence could be the key to finding these toxic pipes.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at the protections in place when it comes to protecting workers and why experts say it’s not enough.
From online kits to 3-D printing, homemade guns have grown in popularity. InvestigateTV+ discovers why these guns are difficult to track.
A tangle of red tape around prescription drugs has many doctors frustrated, feeling they lack control over what medicines their patients end up taking.
InvestigateTV+ uncovers a nationwide program that seized millions in cash without any arrests and highlights the single incident that grounded it.
With the American dream of homeownership seemingly out of reach, InvestigateTV+ uncovers how a generation is rewriting the real estate rulebook by investing with friends.
A detective trusted his instincts and turned a hunch about a random text into a full-blown investigation. InvestigateTV+ reveals the results.
A former National Guard airman seeks accountability after he’s left paralyzed, but a legal precedent blocks him from suing the federal government for poor care.
A man accused of murder avoids trial for nearly a decade because doctors say he’s not competent to stand trial. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at why.
The story of the deadliest tornado in American history is not well known. InvestigateTV+ explores this forgotten twister that struck without warning.
When it comes to nursing homes, we want nothing but the best for our parents and grandparents. InvestigateTV+ examines severe staffing shortages.
Crossing the street in some parts of America has become a dangerous decision. InvestigateTV+ gets insight into the solutions making cities safer.
A mother fights to regain custody of her children after she says she was falsely accused of drug use.
A past transgression comes back to haunt a father who’d turned his life around. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at his legal technicality.
Newer cars are like smartphones on wheels collecting all sorts of information about the driver. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at what's being collected.
When gunfire shatters a school day, seconds can be lifesaving, and InvestigateTV+ examines how a button on ID badges could help get a faster emergency response.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at where and why pollution is getting worse and how people are paying the price.
InvestigateTV+ uncovers the sometimes humiliating obstacles incarcerated women face to obtain feminine hygiene products like tampons and pads.
Two former police officers claim they felt forced to write tickets that bolster city budgets.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how states are balancing rehabilitation with the security of young offenders.
InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at where asbestos is found and hear from a widow who says a recent EPA ban doesn’t go far enough.
As farmers face extreme weather conditions, InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at how apples could hold the key to healthy harvests.
Pro football players can wear an extra layer of protection in games, called Guardian Caps, but InvestigateTV+ uncovers the barriers to approval in high schools.
