Jaxon Steward
Digital Media Director
Jackson, TN

A lifelong West Tennessean, Jaxon Steward joined the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News team in February 2024 and became Digital Media Director in February 2026.
He is proud to serve West Tennessee, using journalism as a public service to strengthen community connection, elevate local voices, and bring clarity when it matters most.
Jaxon is a proud MTSU Blue Raider who studied organizational communication with a minor in journalism. When he’s not working, you’ll usually find him at a concert, gaming with friends, and keeping up with all things Star Wars.
Have a story idea or news tip? Email him at jaxon.steward@wbbj.com.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM CST
|By Caleb Wethington and Jaxon Steward
Jacob Morley is serving a life sentence with the possibility of parole for the 2022 killing of Cody Birchfield in Carter County.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By WBBF News staff, Jaxon Steward and Jordan Gartner
The wife of a newly elected Carroll County sheriff was arrested Monday for alleged theft.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2026 at 12:27 PM CDT
|By Jaxon Steward, Gray News staff and Amanda Alvarado
A Humboldt mother is charged with first-degree murder after police say her 2-year-old daughter was shot and later died at a hospital.
Updated: May 10, 2026 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Stuart Rucker, Jaxon Steward and Gray News staff
Officials say a teen girl was killed and four others were injured after a shooting near a public park in Tennessee Friday night.













