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
New Bedford Residents Urged to Get Vaccinated [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
For New Bedford Health Director Damon Chaplin, reducing the number of COVID case is all about getting more people vaccinated.
UMass Dartmouth Professor on the Capitol Insurrection, One Year Later [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
UMass Dartmouth Prof. Ken Manning pulls no punches on the U.S. Capitol riot, saying it was an insurrection, and all responsible should be held accountable.
New Bedford Vaccination Clinics for Week of January 10th
Booster shots can reduce risks of hospitalization and severe illness.
New Bedford Art Museum Director Headed to Fall River
Ashley Occhino will begin her new job on January 18th.
New Bedford’s Year Ahead for Business [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Derek Santos said New Bedford businesses came a long way in 2021, thanks in part to support from the city, federal grants, and their own fortitude.
New Bedford Reverend and Rabbi Reflect on the COVID-19 Pandemic [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Rev. David Lima and Rabbi Raphael Kanter say people on the SouthCoast are simply tired of the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks, and the uncertainty of it all.
Reviewing New Bedford’s Top Stories of 2021 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane joined Jim Phillips on 'Townsquare Sunday' to discuss the top stories of 2021 for New Bedford and the SouthCoast.
Dr. Michael Rocha on New Bedford’s COVID-19 Crisis [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Dr. Michael Rocha said most of the people hospitalized in the New Bedford area have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.
State Police: Christmas Eve Crash in Mattapoisett Kills Two
Massachusetts State Police say it is believed the car struck some trees at the 32-mile marker on I-195 in Mattapoisett before crashing into the median.
Mattapoisett’s Jeff Angeley Is the SouthCoast Music Man [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Mattapoisett's Jeff Angeley has spent over 20 years teaching music to young and old on a variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, violin and ukulele.