Alex Jackson
Reporter
Huntington, W.Va.
Alex Jackson is a reporter at WSAZ.
He started as an intern in fall of 2021 and began working part time as a photographer and producer in January of 2022.
Alex graduated from Marshall University in the spring of 2022 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism.
He was born and raised in West Virginia, so he feels right at home telling this region's stories.
Outside of work, he enjoys watching sports and collecting vinyl records.
You can reach him at alex.jackson@gray.tv with any story ideas!
First Choice Services in Charleston is hoping to hire 18 new staff members
When the clock struck 6 a.m. the Huntington Mall’s doors swung open, and the shoppers poured in, looking for some major discounts.
Little Victories estimates they raised between $31,000-$33,000 thousand dollars for their animal shelter today!
The Ashland Fire Department says even a small amount of cooking oil can cause a very large fire when it encounters the open flame burner design of a turkey fryer.
With some still without hot water or heat in their homes, the American Red Cross said the time to act is now.
This year, they will be reading the children’s classic “Charlotte’s Web.”
The Huntington City Mission expects to serve around 1,000 meals this Thanksgiving, while the Ironton City Mission expects to serve around 500 of them.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist stopped at Hoops Family Children’s Hospital, then made a trip to Marshall University to meet with speech therapists, patients and stuttering specialists.
Located on the corner of 9th Avenue and 20th Street in Huntington, Fuller says the new station will enhance response times.
The West Virginia Poison Center is offering Halloween safety tips, to “scare” away poison, and keep families safe.
The expansion will add an entire second floor and expand into what is currently a parking lot.
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming is a 74,000 square foot sportsbook betting lounge.
Last month, the Land Bank began demolishing 19 abandoned properties just off Township Road 287 near the Chesapeake Flea Market.
First responders recommend a number of tips for having a good and safe time.
Amtrak says this project is designed to improve the experience and accessibility for everyone.
The school had been without a playground up to this point in the school year, as construction was ongoing.
Addiction Recovery Care is looking to bring what they say are much need services.
Since 1986, smiling faces from far and wide have traveled to Pumpkin Park and participated in the four day fall extravaganza.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday revealed his ‘Better Kentucky’ infrastructure plan which he says supports families and boosts economic development.
Cabell County is now giving residents an opportunity to save a trip the courthouse.
The 2024 election season is packed with national and state elections, including president of the United States.
The inspection occurs Sept. 25-29 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Peggy Ballard has worked to keep seniors moving for more than a decade at the Barboursville Senior Center with her exercise classes and has forged friendships with everyone there.
Repairs to the clock tower are already underway and expected to be completed in the next couple of months, with a target date of bringing the scaffolding down by the new year.
Thursday’s auction featured more than 300 guns, and about 700 pounds of ammunition.
A Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, placed in the heart of Huntington, will be located directly across from the Memorial Arch.
This is a partial transition to phase 3 of the project, which will ultimately see previously closed ramps reopen and remain open throughout the winter.
Ohio University says first year student enrollment tipped over the 4500 for the first time ever.
The US Department of Health and Human Services says the ASL video chats launched last week and are available for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Land Bank began demolishing 19 abandoned properties just off Township Road 287 near the Chesapeake Flea Market.
The Spring Hill Cemetery in Huntington, filled with thousands of American flags, will serve as a vigil to the thousands of victims who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The facility hopes to officially open its doors to patients in the next couple of weeks.
Meanwhile, mobile sports betting in Kentucky officially launches on Sept. 28.
City and county officials discussed plans to counteract the traffic troubles.
Curbside flood debris collection began Tuesday and will continue through Friday, Sept. 8, to help those affected by the Aug. 28 flood in Kanawha County.
More than 400,000 drivers are projected to hit the West Virginia Turnpike during a four-day stretch.
Ben Fritz said he didn’t get his picture taken for the first day of school, but the photo on his lanyard says Boyd County High School Principal.
West Virginia Emergency Management, Kanawha County Emergency Management and West Virginia VOAD are joining forces to begin surveying damage.
Slaughter Creek Drive in Chelyan was a waiting room, as families held baited breath to find out if their loved ones were safe Monday.
Teachers were greeting students with open arms.
Called the Marshall U app, it's free to download and provides students access to maps, academic calendars, event listings and their student portals -- all in one place.
Richard Turner faces attempted aggravated murder, among other charges.
Incoming freshmen say there are a lot of adjustments to make.
It has been seven years since devastating flooding gutted the old Herbert Hoover High School building in Kanawha County.
Fairland Local Schools welcomed their students back to the classroom on Thursday.
“(I) cannot wait to meet all the students and get ready for a great year."
