Longtime Huntsville Radio and TV Personality Dies at 62

John Malone worked at multiple stations in the Huntsville area over his career.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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John Malone, a longtime radio and television personality in Huntsville, Alabama, has died at the age of 62 following complications from a stroke. Malone worked at various stations in the Huntsville market, including WAFF 48, Mix 96, Star 99, and WHNT, where he served as a weather anchor and media executive.

Why it matters

Malone was a well-known and respected figure in the Huntsville media community, having worked in both radio and television for decades. His passing marks the end of an era for local media in the area.

The details

Malone suffered a stroke in November 2025 and never fully recovered. In addition to his work in Huntsville, he also had stints at WSM radio in Nashville, which is home to the Grand Ole Opry, and owned two radio stations in Fayetteville, Tennessee.

  • Malone suffered a stroke in November 2025.
  • Malone passed away on February 20, 2026.

The players

John Malone

A longtime radio and television personality in Huntsville, Alabama who worked at various stations in the market over his career.

WAFF 48

A television station in Huntsville where Malone worked as a part-time weather anchor in the 1990s.

Mix 96

A radio station in Huntsville where Malone worked.

Star 99

A radio station in Huntsville where Malone worked.

WHNT

A television station in Huntsville where Malone did weekend weather for years.

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The takeaway

Malone's passing marks the end of an era for local media in Huntsville, where he was a well-known and respected figure for decades. His work in both radio and television left a lasting impact on the community.