WBSM News Director Jim Phillips is a New Bedford native who's been covering local news in the region since 1973. Jim worked at WBSM for 11 years in the 1970's and 80's before joining "Local Cable News," Channel 13 in Fall River. He served as News Director there for 22 years, coverng crime, politics and human interest stories. When the program ended in 2006, Jim happily accepted an offer to rejoin WBSM. Jim and his family live in North Dartmouth.
Jim Phillips
Latin Kings Member Headed To Prison
A member of the Latin Kings street gang has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after admitting to selling drugs in New Bedford.
Thirty-one year old Virgilio Adorno, also known on the street as "Trigga," pleaded guilty in August to selling crack cocaine...
Thirty-one year old Virgilio Adorno, also known on the street as "Trigga," pleaded guilty in August to selling crack cocaine...
Ban On Bump Stocks Is Now Law
BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts has become the first state to adopt a ban on bump stocks since the mass shooting at a Las Vegas music festival.
Republican Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Friday signed into law an appropriations bill that included a prohibition on the devices, which can make a semi-automatic rif…
Republican Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito on Friday signed into law an appropriations bill that included a prohibition on the devices, which can make a semi-automatic rif…
Townsquare Sunday: Hannah and Ken Walsh for JDRF
Father and daughter duo, Ken and Hannah Walsh, talk about Hannah living with Type 1 Diabetes and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Townsquare Sunday: Child & Family Services
Child & Family Services is hosting the 365 Days of Hope Gala this month
Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents On The Rise
BOSTON (AP) _ The Anti-Defamation League says anti-Semitic incidents have increased in New England.
The New York civil rights group that's focused on anti-Jewish attacks said in a report Thursday there have been 132 incidents recorded in the region from Jan...
The New York civil rights group that's focused on anti-Jewish attacks said in a report Thursday there have been 132 incidents recorded in the region from Jan...
City Man Charged With Break Into Fishing Boat
A New Bedford man is charged with breaking into a fishing boat on Steamship Pier.
Following an investigation by the Police Department's Port Security Unit, Police arrested 43 year old Donald Jordan of Bay Street on Wednesday, charging him with larceny and breaking and entering into a fishing boa…
Following an investigation by the Police Department's Port Security Unit, Police arrested 43 year old Donald Jordan of Bay Street on Wednesday, charging him with larceny and breaking and entering into a fishing boa…
Lawmakers Advance Bump Stock Ban
BOSTON (AP) _ Massachusetts lawmakers have agreed on language that calls for a ban on ``bump stocks,'' devices that can increase the firing rate of a weapon.
The state would be the first to ban bump stocks since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U...
The state would be the first to ban bump stocks since the deadliest mass shooting in modern U...
Police Arrest 14 In New Bedford Crime Sweep
Release from New Bedford Police:
New Bedford Police made 14 arrests Wednesday, including the apprehension of a suspect with a long criminal history that includes pending warrants for home invasion and assault to kill.
The arrests were made in collaboration with Massachusetts State Police and federal a…
New Bedford Police made 14 arrests Wednesday, including the apprehension of a suspect with a long criminal history that includes pending warrants for home invasion and assault to kill.
The arrests were made in collaboration with Massachusetts State Police and federal a…
Townsquare Sunday: New Bedford Elections
Election commissioner Manny DeBrito stops in to talk about the upcoming elections on Tuesday, November 7th
Fall River Police Release Photo Of Robbery Suspect
Fall River Police are asking for the public's help in locating a suspect in a recent armed robbery.
On October 23rd, Police were called to the Seasons Convenience Store at 130 William S. Canning Boulevard around 1:30am . The clerk told Police he had been robbed at gunpoint...
On October 23rd, Police were called to the Seasons Convenience Store at 130 William S. Canning Boulevard around 1:30am . The clerk told Police he had been robbed at gunpoint...