Sheldon Haygood
Sports Anchor/Reporter
Birmingham, Ala.
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Sheldon Haygood began his career as a Sports Reporter at WBRC FOX6 News back in 1994. Overtime, Sheldon developed into one of the city's favorite weekend sports anchors. In 2019 he began the transition into news and is busy now helping with Good Day Alabama in the morning and as the anchor for WBRC FOX6 News at Noon. Sheldon also enjoys doing profile stories on amazing people for wbrc.com. Oh, and by the way during the Fall Sheldon has plenty of fun co-hosting SIDELINE, our high school football show on Friday nights.
Sheldon grew up all over as the son in a military family. His desire to cover sports as a career grew out of his love of sports in general. During his high school years, Sheldon was involved in team sports. But once out, he tried his hand at radio, working as a disc jockey. He received his degree in Journalism from Southwest Texas State University.
His first stint in television landed him a job in Midland, Texas at KMID-TV. There, he worked as a reporter and weekend anchor. From there, Sheldon moved to Lubbock as Sports Director. Then an offer from WHOA-TV (now WNCF-TV) in Montgomery, Alabama took him from his home state. WBRC came knocking in 1994, and Sheldon has been here ever since.
Sheldon is a cancer survivor and is proponent of Prostate Cancer and getting an early diagnosis. Sheldon is married and the father of six incredible children.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Jennifer Chapple finally made it to Victory Lane in NASCAR's biggest race, the Daytona 500, and the wait was well worth it.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:26 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Now is the time to whiten your smile and help a children’s charity from March through June.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:41 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Amelia Maxwell joined WBRC-TV FOX6 News at Noon to discuss why she decided to write the book.
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:14 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Auburn University baseball team throws out the first pitch of the season Friday against Indiana at home on Friday.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
K.D. and Crystal Dunn are more than husband and wife - along with parents, they are also business partners.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 11:21 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
There's nothing 18-year-old Sydnee Cantley cannot handle. In her young life, she has overcome major obstacles and is thriving as a pageant winner.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:05 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Senior percussionist Doug Drummond has gone viral with the Mortimer Jordan High School Marching Band.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 2:48 PM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Parker High School junior football player Dylan Twymon wants it all. He wants to go to college, play football, earn his degree and get a successful job. To build his resume, he is also doing a lot of community work and getting involved to help others.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 7:15 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Hueytown High School Golden Gopher Marching Band is the largest in the Jefferson County School District and it makes a difference in its sound.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 7:19 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
This Fall the band put on a halftime show called "Mood Maroon, Back to Our Roots."
Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 2:38 PM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Bo Scarbrough is a two-time college football national champion and also a member of the inaugural team to win a USFL title, so he knows something about winning and what it takes. So when he spoke about some of the things he has seen lacking in this year's 8-2 Alabama team, people listen.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:28 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
This Fall the Marching Bulldogs have been performing a show called, "Darkness Into Light," during halftime of football games. This band traditional earns superior ratings and this year is no different, using its uniqueness and diverse group of students to make a successful sound.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:57 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Chilton County Alabama may be known for its peaches, but the pride belongs to the Chilton County High School Marching Band. During halftime of game this Fall The Pride is doing boy bands songs from the Back Street Boys, One Direction and NSYNC.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 6:58 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Southeastern High School Marching Mustang Band is competing for the first time as a program this year and already it has a second and third place finish.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The University of Alabama football team is in its bye week, ranked sixth in the nation with a 7-1 record. On Monday, coach Saban was the guest speaker at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham and talked on a variety of topics.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The McAdory High School Band of Gold has a lot of stability to a strong program. For 16 years Keith Pritchard has been the schools band director.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
"Pride" is the key to the effort the Fultondale High School Blue Pride Marching Wildcat put into its halftime performance at football games this Fall. Stephon Parker is the band director leading the 66 members for its on the field show, "Bruno Mars." You guessed it the band performs songs of the award winning singer, which includes, "Grenade," "Treasure," "Locked Out of Heaven," "It Will Rain," and "Just the Way You Are." The Band shares what makes this years show so incredible.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 7:44 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
After a summer in the sun we all are preparing for a changing season and so might your skincare routine. Lifestyle blogger Shanisty Ireland has some ideas to keep your skin fresh and smooth, along with some tips as we take in the cooler temperatures.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 7:09 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Etowah High School Marching Blue Devil Band is described as a young and hungry group eager to please and ready to perform.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 2:15 PM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
What hasn’t Kyle Petty done in his life, NASCAR driver, Country singer, sportscaster and now Author. Kyle’s new book Swerve or Die is on sale now. It is a national best seller and is being raved as a “must-read for any NASCAR fan.” Kyle shares everything in the book, including dealing with the tragic death of his son Adam on the race track. Kyle joined us virtually on the WBRC FOX6 News at Noon.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 7:47 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
When I heard the Oak Grove Marching Band earlier this season at a Thursday night game I knew we had to make them our Band of the Week. At the time I did not know that the band had won the last three Class 4A band state titles. I do now. There is a culture of excellence with members of the band, however that's not why this band sounds good, its because members of this band work hard and strive to be better than the last performance.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The band is performing a halftime show this Fall called "The Greatest Showman: Encore."
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 9:58 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
When you are known by an acronym you know you are good, so for MPW its sound stands alone. MPW stands for Marching Purple and White, the Bessemer City High School band. Michael Parks is the band director and he has around 90 members this year. Its halftime show has no title, though it's more of an old school performance that any crowd can get into.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2022 at 8:44 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Jemison High School Blue Regiment Band is full of secrets, but is on a mission that is far from impossible. The band, under the direction of Dakota Bromley, is made up of 81 members. This Falls halftime show is called "Secret Agents," and it pays homage to James Bond and Mission: Impossible movie sagas. Some of those tied to the Blue Regiment talk to WBRC about what makes this band what it is and how it sounds.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 9:01 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Fairview High School Aggie Band has 65 members under the direction of Nathan Kilgo. This fall during halftime of games, the Aggie band is putting on a Michael Jackson themed show called "The King of Pop."
Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:54 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Talladega High School Marching Tiger Band always comes prepared. Under the direction of band director Ethan Owens, the group, some 45 members, is ready to showcase its talents during halftime this Fall on the gridiron. Its show is called the "The Great Escape" and it is just that, a great performance, according to members of the Tiger Band.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Northridge High School has a nifty sound when it comes to the Jaguar Pride Marching Band. Under the direction of John Cain, the Jaguar Pride continues to score superior ratings at competitions. Some 80 strong, including the auxiliary, make up this group that will be performing at halftime this Fall called "Colors." Each song has a color in its title and it is a performance worth seeing.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 8:29 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
“I wrestled in high school and college, and after doing some research and watching video in sumo, I started to tell myself I could actually do well in the sport.”
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:54 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
David Carr from Midfield, AL is skill level 3 player in pool and yet recently Carr won the APA Wheelchair Championship in Las Vegas. Carr was paralyzed in a bizarre accident in July of 2016. While battling depression Carr found an outlet in shooting pool and he got hooked. This is his story to tell.
Updated: May. 26, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Miss UAB Elizabeth Miller takes us into the pageant life and gives us an inside look into the competition, expectations and how young women can flourish in all phases of their lives because of the experience.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 11:18 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Scott Dixon is a six-time IndyCar Series Champion with 51 career victories. That total puts him third in wins behind only AJ Foyt and Mario Andretti.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Gabe Marsh has two dreams: to swim in the Paralympics for the United States and to inspire and motivate others to have a relationship with God.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 10:36 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Briarwood Christian quarterback Christopher Vizzina verbally committed to Clemson on Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:12 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Since 1971, the Christian Service Mission has been helping people in central Alabama.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 11:14 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
Last year, 700 kids participated, not including some special outings for other groups.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 10:43 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
The Auburn Men's Basketball Team won the SEC regular season title and is now a two seed in the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2022 at 11:32 AM CDT
|By Sheldon Haygood
For the second time in school history, the Jacksonville State University Men's Basketball Team is going to the NCAA Tournament. The Gamecocks will take on Auburn in a first-round game on Friday in Greenville, S.C.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 11:18 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
In his almost 100 years of living on this Earth, Pleasant Grove's George Hamilton has experienced plenty - from the depression, to serving in World War II and surviving the April 27, 2011 tornado.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 7:36 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
In almost seven years the Bundles of Diaper Bank has distributed more than 3.5 million diapers to moms and families in central Alabama. Lindsay Gray is the Executive Director of Bundles of Hope and she tells the story of this diaper phenomenon, how it started and where it is going.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 11:23 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Sonya Deville made her debut in WWE in 2015 and is back in action with an evolving role as Authority Figure who also returns to the ring. Sonya is a former MMA competitor and uses that to her advantage in matches.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
The NJWC offers free and confidential services and accurate information about pregnancy, fetal development, lifestyle issues, and STD testing for women and their partner.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2022 at 8:31 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Affordable Counseling Therapy is a non-profit program designed to help anyone who needs it.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 10:31 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Kofi Kingston has made history in the ring as a solo champion with WWE, but in recent years he has joined up to battle in tag team. Kofi a veteran in the wrestling industry is getting top billing when SmackDown returns to Birmingham, AL on March 11, 2022. Kofi talks about his profession with some help from his boys.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 1:45 PM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
8th grade middle school student Kaden Gay at Vinemont Middle in Alabama is advancing to the state spelling bee competition after winning the Cullman County spelling bee title.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Thompson HS boys basketball takes on Helena on the hardwood on a special night for autism awareness.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 7:57 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Happy Corbin is one of the headliners that is on the ticket to wrestle when WWE comes to Birmingham, AL for its live show SmackDown Friday March 11th on FOX at the Legacy Arena. Corbin talks about his start in the business and what he likes about competing in the ring.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 11:34 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Mike Heffner, president of Leland's talks about the auction for the 1951 Bowman Willie Mays Rookie Card that is up for bid. Mays is considered one of the game's all time best players. A Hall of Fame career with 660 homers. He was called up to play for the NY Giants in 1951 batting .477 in 35 games. It was just the beginning of a great career.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 at 10:10 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
Morgan Leigh Oldham is a junior on the Auburn Gymnastics team. She has been working on a NFT project for several months and is planning to go live with her landing page and NFT drop December15, 2021. She will be the first female collegiate athlete (that we’re aware of) that will have her own NFT in this new NIL world. Morgan talks about her new project and endeavor.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 12:32 PM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
The ZeroZero Foundation was started in 2020 and aims to give children the opportunity to learn and play sports! The harsh reality is that many children can't afford to play sports due to the high costs of equipment and then many children who are passionate about sports think the only way to get a career in sports is by becoming a professional athlete. The ZeroZero Foundation aims to close that gap!
Updated: Dec. 1, 2021 at 11:42 AM CST
|By Sheldon Haygood
The American Red Cross is experiencing a critically low blood shortage that’s affecting hospitals and patients nationwide that are in desperate need. In an effort to increase blood donations, Red Cross has tapped some of the top college football teams and their star players to help spread awareness and increase blood donations this Fall football season. Alabama defensive back Brian Branch is taking on the challenge to help spread the word.
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