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!
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023 at 4:19 PM EST
|By Alex Jackson
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.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
Sandy’s Racing and Gaming is a 74,000 square foot sportsbook betting lounge.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
The first day of school at Louisa East Elementary looked like a party, as teachers greeted the smiling faces that make up the student body.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson and Eric Fossell
NWS officials said the tornado was an EF1, which has wind speeds from 86 to 110 mph.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 3:46 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
“This gives you three days spread out and gives you more time to vote because everyone has a busy schedule,” Boyd County Clerk Kevin Johnston said.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson and Emily Van de Riet
A man is dead after he was run over by his own vehicle during a police chase Saturday night.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:53 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
West Virginia University (WVU) will soon no longer require standardized testing as part of its college application process.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
“They are like my extended family,” Tussey said.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Alex Jackson
“A lot of trees on cars ... houses suffering porch damage ... downed lines cause fires,” Prestonsburg Mayor Les Stapleton said.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
|By Alex Jackson
Power bills have given some residents of Olive Hill, Kentucky, sticker shock during the past few months.