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
Capt. Phillips At Mass Maritime
Richard Phillips, whose real-life ordeal as a hostage of Somali pirates was the subject of the movie ``Captain Phillips,'' has been selected to address graduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy's commencement.
New Bedford Armed Robbery
There was another convenience store robbery in New Bedford early Tuesday morning.
Gas Prices Rise Again
A new survey shows gas prices are averaging about three-dollars-56-cents nationwide.
Changes In Public Education
A new report calls for a dramatic change in Massachusetts public school education.
State Officials Dispute Mountain Lion Claim
State wildlife experts dispute a police claim of a mountain lion in Winchester.
IRS Phone Scam Aimed At Taxpayers
The biggest phone scam the IRS has ever seen is aimed at taxpayers.
Warwick Gets “Tent” Memorabilia
The city of Warwick has taken possession of memorabilia from the old Warwick Musical Theatre, commonly referred to as "The Tent."
Massachusetts Unemployment Rate Drops
The Massachusetts unemployment rate has dropped back below the national average and officials say the state added an estimated 3,800 jobs in February.
Medicinal Benefits of Tequila
Get the limes ready, tequila may be good for your health.
Doomed Seattle News Copter Flew In Boston
Boston TV officials are confirming an ill-fated Seattle news helicopter had been used in Boston.