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
New Bedford Connect Is October 23 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Organizations and volunteers join forces on October 23 to aid the homeless in New Bedford.
Man Arraigned on Rape Charges Dating Back to 1990s
Ivan Keith was arraigned Friday in Fall River Superior Court.
Sycamore Street Home Yields Firearm, Stolen Property, Drugs and Cash
Police arrested 21-year-old Austin Mendes of Sycamore Street.
Tiverton Man in Court for Multiple Assaults on Girlfriend
Brian Jagielski was caught last month in Chicago after being listed as one of Bristol County's Most Wanted Fugitives.
Youth Community Conversation Is Oct. 23 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The organizers hope to bring young people together to help resolve violence issues in the South and West Ends.
Dartmouth Woman Pleads Guilty in Cocaine Scheme
The suspect will be sentenced on January 8, 2020, in federal court in Boston.
A Busy Summer at Gnome Surf in Fall River [Townsquare Sunday]
Gnome Surf In Fall River is training hundreds of youngsters in the art of surfing, including many with disabilities.
Dartmouth Community Resource and Craft Fair [Townsquare Sunday]
Dartmouth School Committee member Kathleen Amaral talks about the event during a visit to Townsquare Sunday.
Rift Widens Between New Bedford Police Union and Mayor Mitchell
The New Bedford Police Union is upset Mayor Jon Mitchell issued a statement about a union meeting to discuss opposition to the Chief of Police.
Suspect Arrested in Purchase Street Shooting
Thirty-two-year-old Christopher Adamides was arrested by Detectives on Tuesday, October 1.