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 Latin Kings Member Pleads Guilty to RICO Charges
Michael Marrero is the 42nd defendant to plead guilty in the case.
More Favorable Poll Numbers for Gov. Baker
The poll shows 71 percent of state residents approve of Baker's handling of the crisis
United Way to Hold First Springtime Food Drive [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The United Way is looking to assemble 1,000 packages of healthy snacks to be distributed to children prior to the April school vacation.
Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair Postponed Until 2022
The Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair has become another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Construction to Begin on Abolition Row Park [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The park at Seventh and Spring will honor city residents who were members of the anti-slavery movement during the 1800s and lived in that neighborhood.
City Continues to Oppose Parallel Products Expansion
Local officials say the Final Environmental Impact Report for the project is fatally flawed and should not be certified.
Former Wampanoag Tribal Chair Indicted a Second Time
The government says between 2014 and 2017, Cedric Cromwell failed to report over $177,000 he allegedly received in connection with the Taunton casino project.
Fighting Opioid Abuse in Wareham [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
A group called Wareham Community Outreach was formed to educate town residents about the dangers of drug abuse in general, and opioid abuse in particular.
New Bedford Latin Kings Member Sentenced In Drug Conspiracy Case
Twenty-four-year-old Issac Felix-Rivera, also known as King Izzy, pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in December 2020.
Fairhaven Police Ask for Help in Locating Missing Man
Kenneth Parks was last seen around 1:25 p.m. walking with a group of people in Cushman Park and somehow became separated from them.