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

Deadly Wreck: Motorcyclist Hits Parked Car

Posted on: 5:50 am, April 24, 2013, by Ty Watwood

HARTSELLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after hitting a vehicle that was stopped on Vaughn Bridge Road. ...
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Major Rush Hour Delays Due to Wreck in Meridianville

Posted on: 8:36 am, April 23, 2013, by Ty Watwood

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A car and motorcycle collided Tuesday morning causing major delays for hundreds of people trying...
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Escaped Inmate Suspected of Phoning in Hospital Bomb Threats

Posted on: 9:46 pm, April 21, 2013, by Daniela Perallon, Ty Watwood and Jeff Gray, updated on: 07:36am, April 22, 2013

CULLMAN, Ala. (WHNT) — An escaped inmate in Marshall County is back in custody, arrested in Cullman County around midnight. ...
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Chairman of Alabama Democratic Party Resigns

Posted on: 8:42 am, April 19, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 09:09am, April 19, 2013

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — The chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party announced his resignation Friday morning. Justice Mark Kennedy will...
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Several Killed, More Than 160 Wounded In Explosion at Texas Fertilizer Plant

Posted on: 7:33 am, April 18, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 09:54am, April 18, 2013

WEST, Texas (CNN) — A massive blast at a fertilizer plant Wednesday night killed an estimated five to 15 people,...
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Decatur Police Looking for Man in Connection with Woman’s Death

Posted on: 7:50 am, April 16, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 03:31pm, April 16, 2013

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Decatur Police are investigating a woman’s death. The victim, Ana Chavez, was found dead in her...
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NWS to Survey Storm Damage Friday

Posted on: 8:28 am, April 12, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 08:29am, April 12, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The National Weather Service will dispatch teams today to survey storm damage, and determine whether the...
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Valleywx.com: Update on the Severe Weather Threat

Posted on: 8:17 am, April 11, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 08:19am, April 11, 2013

Here is the latest on the severe weather threat from the WHNT News 19 weather blog, valleywx.com
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School Closings & Early Dismissals: Thursday, April 11

Posted on: 8:12 am, April 11, 2013, by Ty Watwood and Drew Galloway, updated on: 05:54pm, April 11, 2013

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Some school systems in the WHNT News 19 viewing area are closing early due to the...
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Obama Budget Calls for Possible Sale of TVA; Congressman Brooks responds

Posted on: 11:28 am, April 10, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 12:39pm, April 10, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT)–President Obama’s 2014 budget released Wednesday morning calls for substantial changes for The Tennessee Valley Authority. The budget,...
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Fire Destroys Mobile Home; Crews Call it ‘Suspicious’

Posted on: 8:56 am, April 9, 2013, by Ty Watwood, updated on: 08:57am, April 9, 2013

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A mobile home fire in Limestone County is being called suspicious. One person lived in...
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