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
Black Lives Matter Protest Comes to Dartmouth
Like other protests in Greater New Bedford, Saturday's demonstration in Dartmouth was peaceful.
North Dartmouth Woman Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
Cristina Lopez pleaded guilty in October 2019 to charges of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
A Salute to Cape Verdean-American Vets on Memorial Day
Ronald Barboza has spent much of his life using photos to document the Cape Verdean culture locally and around the world.
New Bedford Honors Its Heroes on Memorial Day
Public commemorations were scaled back this year because of COVID-19.
Research Vessel Collides With Hurricane Barrier Gate
Fairhaven Harbormaster Tim Cox reports no one was hurt in the mishap.
Sculptor Selected for Frederick Douglass Statue in New Bedford
Richard Blake of Pennsylvania served as President of the National Sculptors Society from 2007 through 2010.
Downtown Crash Kills Two in Fall River
Two women in the front seat were killed. Two passengers in the back seat, including an 18-month old boy, were taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
Durfee Teacher Arrested on Child Porn Charge
A forensic examination of the suspect's cell phone located photos of nude girls of high school age.
New Bedford Would Receive $200 Million in Second Stimulus Bill
The measure passed the House on Friday, but President Trump predicted it would be 'dead on arrival' when it reaches the Senate
Fire Causes Extensive Damage to Westport Home
Fire Captain Brian Beaulieu says the fire caused about $130,000 in damage.