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
Missing Woman Reported in Dartmouth
Forty-eight-year-old Ida Iverson of Dartmouth is described as a white female, five feet, three inches tall with a medium build and brown hair.
New Bedford Woman Sent to Prison for Embezzlement
Prosecutors say Kara Howland stole nearly $600,000 by writing checks from her employer's bank account to pay her credit card bills.
Memorial Day in Dartmouth [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The Dartmouth Veterans Advisory Board is sponsoring a Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 31.
Woman Sentenced for Stealing $1 Million From New Bedford Employer
Fifty-year-old Barbara Levy was sentenced Tuesday to 32-months in prison and must pay back the money she stole.
Memorial Day Weekend Events to Remember New Bedford Veterans
Social distancing and mask-wearing are advised at in-person events to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Moby’s at the Melville Starts July 3 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
The New Bedford event will start on July 3 and end on August 1, Herman Melville's birthday.
Ten Years of Fitness in the Park [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Fitness in the Park is a free, 10-week program at Cushman Park in Fairhaven that begins on June 22 at 8:30 a.m.
Taunton Man Sentenced For Vicious 2019 Assault on Girlfriend
When police first observed the victim at Morton Hospital, shehad a swollen face, a black and blue eye which was swollen shut, and dried blood around her mouth and on her teeth.
Remembering Those Who Died From COVID-19 [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Organizer John Andrade says the event is the first of several planned around New Bedford to bring people together and reflect about their loved ones.
Dedication of Fall River’s Replica Vietnam Wall
The Fall River Wall is an 80% replica of the wall in Washington and will be a permanent exhibit, honoring those U.S military personnel who lost their lives fighting in Vietnam.