Ty Watwood

Ty Watwood is excited to be to be a member of the WHNT News 19 family. He joined the staff in December 2010 as Executive Producer of WHNT News 19 This Morning. Ty is a lifelong resident of Cullman County, and a graduate of Wallace State College in Hanceville and the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He and his family pull for the Crimson Tide!

Before WHNT News 19, Ty worked as a producer for 4 years at FOX6 in Birmingham, and 2 years at NBC13 in Birmingham. While in college, he interned at WHNT News 19.

Ty has been happily married to his wife, Elizabeth, for 6 years. They have an 18 month-old daughter, Madeline. Her favorite show? WHNT News 19 This Morning of course! Otherwise, it has to be Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Ty and his family are members of Hanceville First United Methodist Church, where Ty currently serves as lay leader.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions about WHNT News 19 This morning, send Ty an email. He loves to hear from WHNT News 19 viewers.

Recent Articles

Valleywx.com: Foggy Morning Commute

Posted on: 4:38 am, May 7, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 04:43am, May 7, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — It’s a very foggy start this morning. Everyone is under a *dense fog advisory* until 9am....
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Fire Damages Home in Huntsville

Posted on: 9:49 am, May 6, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 09:57am, May 6, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Fire damaged a home on Shiloh Street in southwest Huntsville Monday morning. No injuries were reported....
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Police Arrest High School Choir Director On Torture/Child Abuse Charges

Posted on: 10:20 am, May 2, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 07:01pm, May 2, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A high school choir director is charged with some serious crimes. Huntsville Police charged Cleopha Pair...
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Boston Police Arrest Three More Suspects in Bombing Investigation

Posted on: 10:27 am, May 1, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 11:30am, May 1, 2013

(CNN) — Three additional suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing have been taken into custody, Boston police said Wednesday. Attorneys...
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Deadly Wreck in Lauderdale County Under Investigation

Posted on: 5:41 am, April 30, 2013, by Ty Watwood

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — One person was killed in a wreck Monday night, one mile north of Florence. A...
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Jacob Shaffer Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole, Apologizes

Posted on: 7:10 am, April 29, 2013, by Nick Banaszak, Ty Watwood, Claire Aiello and Carson Clark, updated on: 10:17am, April 30, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) — Jacob Shaffer’s saga in court is over. Tuesday, Madison County Circuit Judge Karen Hall sentenced him...
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Fire Destroys Home in Lawrence County

Posted on: 7:02 am, April 29, 2013, by Ty Watwood

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A father and daughter lost their home Sunday night to a fire. Fire crews responded...
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Update: Package at Huntsville UPS Facility Contained Hydrogen Peroxide

Posted on: 8:35 am, April 26, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 10:04pm, April 26, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Things have calmed down at the UPS distribution facility and customer center on Winchester Road after...
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Driver Hits Tree, Dies in Lauderdale County

Posted on: 7:05 am, April 26, 2013, by Ty Watwood

LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A man died just before midnight Friday when the car he was driving left the...
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Baby, Four Adults Injured in Huntsville Wreck

Posted on: 6:58 am, April 26, 2013, by Ty Watwood

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Five people were injured in a wreck late Thursday night. It happened just after 10:00 p.m....
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Huntsville City Schools Seeks Removal from Federal Desegregation Order

Posted on: 8:41 am, April 25, 2013, by Venton Blandin and Ty Watwood, updated on: 06:12pm, April 25, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Huntsville school leaders say it’s time to make their own decisions. The school board and superintendent...
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