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!
This is all being done to reduce the more than $1,300,000 deficit KRT says they are currently operating under.
The fair, which takes place at Pumpkin Park in Milton, wraps up Saturday evening.
This funding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.
One of the vendors visitors will cross along the way, is Pour Mans Barbecue, a food truck run by Owner David Huffman.
Louisa Mayor Harold Slone says this concert is big for the community, and he expects thousands to show up.
This transport is an air processor known as a cold box and is used in the silicon chip manufacturing process,
Nearly two dozen small businesses took part in the meeting.
The South Charleston Public Library saw major damage from powerful storms that ripped the roof off the building in April.
The event runs from July 3 to July 8, and Mayor Amy Goodwin says this evet will bring in more than 200,000 people.
The money comes from a RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Two hundred thirty-two teams from 15 different states will be competing across six days in the state of West Virginia.
Deputies say the incident happened on Old U.S. 60 at the intersection of Virginia Boulevard.
The funding will be used to cover costs of transportation for kids after the program is concluded for the day, as well as any supplies cost.
For two months, traffic between Argillite Elementary and Creston Lane will be controlled by temporary signals, all day and night.
On Friday, the Lavalette Giovanni’s restaurant donated 20 percent of their sales to help the Paynter family.
The program is designed to train people to improve community responses to mental health crises.
It is now more important than ever to keep a watchful eye on those pets who are exposed to heat.
Experts say if you are going to be out in the heat for prolonged periods of time, drink 1 cup (8 fluid ounces) of water every 15–20 minutes.
Deputies say a man walked in a convienence store, pulled out a gun and demanded money.
Temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and stay there, starting Sunday,
Drivers in Cabell County may notice some extra law enforcement presence on Interstate 64 in Cabell County.
The work was expected to be completed by end of work day Monday
The center is located at 100 Emergency Lane in Winfield-- which is next to the Putnam County Emergency Management Office
“Well, [Madison Creek] Road has been bad for about 40 years,” resident Darrell Ross said.
According to the American Heart Association, there are more than 356,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests, and in less than half of those cases do people receive the immediate CPR they need
The new training facility has equipment ranging from full scale power poles to setups designed to teach basic and advanced techniques about wire pulling.
Strong storms hit Ironton hard on Wednesday.
An electric vehicle fire, poses some particular challenges -- more so than a normal vehicle fire.
Betty Hasse (U23) and Taylor Knibb (Elite) claimed the title of national champion during the USA Cycling Pro Road Time Trial Event on the Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston, Wednesday.
Tuesday through Sunday features several trials and races that will bring the nations best cyclists to the city.
The money comes from Marathon Petroleum.
That terrible thing is the ultimate sacrifice -- one that a local police chief saw several of his brothers make in 2022.
Bobby May is an elementary teacher and director of Barboursville Elementary's pirate crew, which is an award winning choir group.
The federal government unveiled a new FAFSA at the beginning of this year, but ongoing problems with the form are preventing some from applying for financial aid.
The money is being invested across 12 counties for projects ranging from revitalizing historic downtown districts, recreation opportunities and improvement of the region’s cultural sites.
Organizers say these garden beds will play a part in helping people struggling with food insecurity in our area
Mayor Amy Goodwin announced the investment to turf the North Charleston multi-use athletic field for baseball, football, and soccer -- bringing the total number of turfed city-owned athletic fields to 11.
Overnight flooding left yards and driveways caked in mud, while leaving others unable to leave their homes.
The kids loaded the buses and left Wayne High and Middle Schools three hours early on Thursday.
The high schoolers at Fairland want to make sure the youngsters feel right at home.
Members of the department say they have a daunting journey ahead.
“It is devastating," lifelong Resident Robert Titus said of the flooding.
Dunbar Police Chief Brian Oxley said crews are working as fast as they can to get the billboard out of the roadway.
Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates (KODA) raised a ‘Donate Life’ Flag at Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) in Huntington on Monday morning,
This transport is a kiln going to a plastics recycling facility.
The job pays $11 an hour, with free lifeguard certification.
Bob Bailey, who the center is named after, has been a long time advocate for the senior community, and has spent many years in public office in Huntington.
A portion of the road's southbound lane is closed from Kenova to U.S. 52 through July.
Contractors have set up the work zone between Olive Hill and Grayson.
