Jack Peterson, AKA Captain Jack, is one of WBSM's most versatile personalities. Jack is equally at home doing the play by play of high school football and basketball, gathering, writing and broadcasting news, or filling in for WBSM talk show hosts. A 51 year broadcast veteran, Jack started his career in Lowell, MA as a DJ and has been on the air in New Bedford for the past 34 years. He has also been Master of Ceremonies at many local charity events including the United Way awards banquet, Special Olympics and the Otto Graham and Dave Cowens Achievement Awards. His hobbies include sports (watching, not playing), reading and the entertainment industry. Jack has lived in New Bedford with his wife of 28 years, Lynne (AKA 1st Mate Lynnie), with their 11 year old Beagle/Foxhound/Pointer/Lab mix dog, Chloe .
Jack Peterson
Shawmut Diner Is On The Move
The Shawmut Diner is being moved from its current location to the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth.
Six People Taken To Hospital From Fed Ex Shooting
The man who shot at least six people at a Fed Ex facility north of Atlanta this morning is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
NYC Mayor To Revive Soda Ban
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to bring back the soda ban.
New D C F Commissioner Named
The head of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families announced her resignation Tuesday amid massive backlash the agency is facing involving the deaths of several children under the agency's supervision.
New Fotobar Opens On Vegas Strip
The newest attraction on the Vegas Strip is sure to capture instant photography fans.
Polaroid's Fotobar is now open at the Linq ] entertainment complex. Over 200 special guests attended the official grand opening, complete with an appearance by illusionists Penn and Teller...
Westport Fatal Accident
There was a fatal auto accident late Saturday night in Westport.
First Use Of Narcan Spray
New Bedford Police and Fire Dept. personell used the Narcan nasal spray for the first time to revive an overdose victim Saturday afternoon.
Facebook Acquires Fitness App
Facebook is moving to get its users moving.
Higher Coffee Prices On The Way
A drought in Brazil is set to send coffee prices through the roof.
Operation Take Back Day
This weekend, people around the country and locally can get rid of their old medications.