Megan Hayes

Megan Hayes joined WHNT News 19 in May 2012 as a producer and multimedia journalist. Born and raised in Huntsville, she is excited to start her career at home in the Tennessee Valley.

Megan is a Grissom High School graduate, and has a degree in telecommunication and film from The University of Alabama. While in school, she worked as a reporter and student anchor for WVUA-TV in Tuscaloosa and Alabama Public Radio. She also worked for the University of Alabama Panhellenic Association as the event coordinator for two years.

Megan always knew she wanted to pursue a career in journalism and work for WHNT. She comes from a family of journalists and grew up with a passion for visual storytelling and the desire to deliver accurate news.

When she’s not at work, Megan loves to cheer on the Crimson Tide football team! She is an avid runner, which makes up for all of the “Friends” episodes she watches at night. She also has a poodle named Charlie, and he always tunes in to WHNT.

Got a news tip or story idea? Send it to Megan! She loves to hear feedback from WHNT viewers. You can also find her on Twitter @MeganHayesWHNT.

Recent Articles

  • Police Respond to Fatal Wreck On Governor’s Drive

    Posted on: 5:32 pm, April 13, 2013, by , updated on: 05:43pm, April 13, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville Police responded to a fatal wreck Saturday afternoon on Governor’s Drive. Police say a motorcyclist... Read More ›

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  • Plane Crash in Guntersville, Pilot Not Hurt

    Posted on: 12:17 pm, April 13, 2013, by and , updated on: 10:43pm, April 13, 2013

    GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A small four-seat plane crash landed into Lake Guntersville just before noon Saturday. The pilot, Thomas Kinstler,... Read More ›

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  • Photos Shine New Light on Childhood Genetic Disorders

    Posted on: 6:59 am, April 12, 2013, by , updated on: 09:41pm, April 13, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology continues to pave the way for genetics research. The Institute’s latest project... Read More ›

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  • Local School Sends Rubber Ducks to Sandy Hook

    Posted on: 6:17 am, April 12, 2013, by

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Yellow rubber ducks are putting smiles back on the faces of students at Sandy Hook Elementary... Read More ›

  • Update: One Man Shot at Quality Inn

    Posted on: 8:13 pm, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 06:12am, April 7, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville Police are investigating a shooting at a motel Saturday night. Officers responded to a call... Read More ›

    Quality Inn Shooting (Photo: Robert Richardson, WHNT News 19)
  • Update: Huntsville Police Identify Shooting Victim

    Posted on: 4:03 pm, April 6, 2013, by , updated on: 09:19pm, April 6, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 3:45 Saturday afternoon. Huntsville Police say it... Read More ›

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  • Single-Vehicle Crash Claims One Life

    Posted on: 3:19 pm, April 6, 2013, by

    DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A single-vehicle crash early this morning claimed the life of a Fort Payne man. Alabama... Read More ›

    Photo: MGN Online
  • Food Bank Searching for Volunteers to Collect Data

    Posted on: 12:00 pm, April 4, 2013, by

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Food Bank of North Alabama is looking for volunteers to help conduct the Hunger in... Read More ›

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  • Huntsville Gearing Up to Walk for Multiple Sclerosis

    Posted on: 6:59 pm, April 3, 2013, by , updated on: 01:05pm, April 3, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, AL (WHNT) — It’s time to lace up your sneakers and join the fun at the Annual National Multiple... Read More ›

  • Botanical Garden Brings Raptor Show to Community

    Posted on: 12:32 pm, March 27, 2013, by , updated on: 05:11am, March 28, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Birds of prey stopped by the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Wednesday. The Southeaster Raptor Education Unit... Read More ›

  • Man Dies Overnight in Single-Vehicle Wreck

    Posted on: 4:50 am, March 27, 2013, by , updated on: 10:59am, March 27, 2013

    HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A single-vehicle wreck claimed the life of one man overnight. It happened just after 1:00 a.m.... Read More ›

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