I am a New Bedford native who's been covering local news in the region since 1973. I worked at WBSM for 11 years in the 1970s and '80s before joining "Local Cable News," Channel 13 in Fall River. I served as News Director there for 22 years, covering crime, politics and human interest stories. When the program ended in 2006, I happily accepted an offer to rejoin WBSM. My family and I live in North Dartmouth.
Jim Phillips
Wet Paint Day Returning in South Dartmouth [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Dartmouth Cultural Center is prepping for the return of the Fourth Annual Wet Paint Day, an event scaled back the last two years because of the pandemic.
Fatal Crash in Lakeville Under Investigation
Police Chief Matthew Perkins reports the crash happened just after 6:30 am at the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street.
New Bedford Fishing Vessel Collides with Cruise Ship
No significant injuries were reported.
Remembering Somerset’s Selina Oehmen and Finding a Cure [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Somerset's Selina Oehmen passed away in October, 2018 from a rare form of brain cancer. Her family keeps her memory alive while fundraising to fight DIPG.
New Bedford Superintendent Anderson Gives an Update on Schools [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson offers a preview of the upcoming school year and some thoughts on education issues in general.
New Bedford Man Charged With Trafficking Fentanyl
Police say 30-year old Jesus Santiago was the target of the investigation.
Saturday Morning Fire Under Investigation In New Bedford
Fire caused extensive damage to a three-story tenament at 18 Holly Street in New Bedford.
New Bedford’s Reggae on West Beach a Big Hit [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford's Reggae on West Beach has been going on since 2017 and has proven to be quite popular. Organizer Fitz Lamarre shares the story of the event.
New Bedford’s Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Is Almost Here [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
With less than two weeks to go before the opening, organizers are preparing for New Bedford's 106th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.
New Bedford Light’s Jack Spillane on Star Store, Dunn Trial [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Star Store purchase and the impending OUI trial of Ward 3 City Councilor Hugh Dunn.