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
Bike Helmets Are Pointless
A renowned neurosurgeon says wearing a bike helmet is useless, and could even be more dangerous than not wearing one.
Bergdahl A Deserter
A solider who served with Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl says the recovered prisoner of war is a deserter.
Former Sergeant Matt Vierkant tells CNN Bergdahl deserted during a time of war and that other Americans died searching for him.
Bergdahl was held for nearly five years by Taliban forces before he was handed over to American troops as part of a prisoner exchange on Saturday...
Shinseki Steps Down
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki has resigned in wake of the scandal at the V A.
He had been under pressure to step down after problems with VA Hospital in Arizona as well as across the country.
Friday morning he addressed a gathering of homeless veterans and shortly thereafter, he stepped down...
New Charge In Boston Marathon Bombing
Federal prosecutors have charged a Massachusetts man with obstructing the investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings.
Vandals Force New Bedford High School To Close On Friday
New Bedford High School Students were sent home Friday due to overnight vandalism at the school.
Serial Tickler At Boston College
Boston College students are getting an unusual warning.
New Methods For Root Canals
Lasers could one day be used to prevent root canals.
Weekly Jobless Claims Down
First-time claims for unemployment benefits are down sharply
Exercise Helps Older Adults Avoid Disability
Older adults who walk and do basic exercises on a daily basis are less likely to become physically disabled.
MasterCard Extends Zero Liability
MasterCard is extending its zero liability policy in the U.S. to include all PIN-based and ATM transactions.