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 1970's and 80's 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
Police Find More Defaced Gravestones at Jewish Cemetery
Police upped the number of damaged gravestones after a row-by-row inspection of the cemetery.
Charter School Debate Continues In New Bedford
Alma Del Mar's Board of Trustees approved the agreement this week.
Teachers Union Says Charter School Deal May Violate State Law
The MTA says the agreement may violate a state law concerning the transfer of public property and the specific use of the property.
Three Arrested in Westport Drug Investigation
Investigators located bags of suspected cocaine, along with multiple digital scales, packaging materials and cash.
Corrections Officer Indicted for Having Sex with Inmate
She will be arraigned at a later date in Brockton Superior Court.
Save Our Public Schools Rallies Against Charter School Deal
Ricard Rosa says the Coalition will continue to demonstrate against the charter school agreement and lobby elected officials.
Former Fall River Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Payroll Tax Charges
The 83-year-old defendant will be sentenced on June 13.
Fire Destroys Westport Home
The Westport Fire Department says its response was delayed several minutes because the occupant called 911 from his cell phone routing the call to State Police, who then contacted Westport Fire.
Defendant Who Fled Trial in 2014 Picked Up in New Bedford
Rene Perez fled the area in 2014 at the outset of his drug trial. Last month he was picked up in New Bedford and is now held on $500,000 bail
Correia Remains Mayor in Fall River
While the majority of voters favored ousting Correia, the incumbent secured more voters than any of the four challengers.