Jessie Gibson
Digital Content Manager
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Jessie Gibson joined WTVM News Leader 9 in March of 2020. She is a Columbus native and a 2017 Auburn University graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Before joining WTVM, Jessie worked as an on-air personality and program director for iHeartMedia stations South 106.1 in Columbus and B100 in Albany, Ga. She also served as a producer for the 6 p.m. broadcast for WLTZ in Columbus.
During her senior year of college, she worked as a social media intern for Late Night with Seth Meyers at NBC in New York. Jessie has a passion for television, comedy and sports.
In her spare time, she dabbles in photography and enjoys traveling. She loves spending time with her family and friends, her husband, Zach, and her two pups - Dallas and Bleu.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
Paws Humane Society is hosting a free rabies vaccine drive-thru clinic this weekend.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
A dog near River Road in Columbus tested positive for rabies, according to the Columbus Health Department.
Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
Lanett police are investigating after a 6-year-old was shot in the New Jackson Heights Community.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
The crash occurred on March 23, near Schomburg Road and JR Allen Parkway in Columbus.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
The body of a drowning victim has been recovered from the Chattahoochee River in Troup County.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Piedmont Columbus Regional has announced plans to create the region’s only freestanding Children’s Hospital in the former Doctors Hospital building.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
14-year-old Nyla Muhammad was last seen March 3, near 2000 block of 6th Avenue in Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Meriwether Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a woman was shot in Manchester.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Opelika Police Department will be hosting a memorial and candlelight vigil to honor Amore Wiggins (Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe).
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Azaleas have been blooming at Callaway for 65 years, and there are over 700 different varieties of Azaleas - totaling to over 4,000 Azaleas.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 12:34 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Phenix City Police Department is investigating a homicide and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
On March 17, Auburn police arrested 20-year-old Trevon Jamar Henderson and 22-year-old Mya Renea Patterson both from Auburn.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:26 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
WTVM News Leader 9 is hosting a regional job fair that is free and open to the public to help top area employers meet their urgent recruitment needs.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
According to Barbour County Coroner Chip Chapman, the victim has been identified as 64-year-old James Curtis Flemming, of Eufaula.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The police department conducted an underage alcohol purchase detail at 19 businesses around Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:24 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
According to a Facebook post, Luke’s Pub and Steakhouse is closing for an undetermined amount of time.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:58 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A small plane landed on I-185 in Troup County on Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
On March 18, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Opelika officers responded to a report of gun shots in the 100 Block of Brannon Avenue.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:29 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Columbus police are on scene at the Country Inn & Suites hotel on Fountain Court - across from the Welcome Center on Williams Road in north Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
On March 17, probable cause was established to arrest the manager, 21-year-old Christian Barajas and 27-year-old Caleb Summar for armed robbery of the Piggly Wiggly.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
There is currently a police presence near Hamilton Road in Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
LaGrange officers are investigating a shooting that left one person injured.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:43 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Two people are injured following a late night shooting in Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson and Gabriela Johnson
A 19-month-old is dead following a house fire in Lee County.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:07 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Americus man on over 100 bank fraud and identity theft charges.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Police Department arrested the alleged suspect in the March 9 hit and run that left a man dead.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:55 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Lawson was announced as next season’s Bachelorette during “Women Tell All” episode of “The Bachelor” on March 14.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:55 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
One person is injured after a shooting near Summerville Road in Phenix City.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 2:29 PM EDT
|By Amaya Graham and Jessie Gibson
Several people are without homes following an apartment fire on Amour Road in Columbus
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
This breakfast is to gather to pray for the “betterment of Phenix City and Columbus and the citizen in the bi-city area,” according to the mayor.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:21 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Easter is coming early to Columbus - and a special guest will make an appearance, too!
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A LaGrange man has been cited after parking his tractor trailer on railroad tracks, resulting in a train hitting the vehicle.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:23 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Lanett Police Department is investigating after one man was found injured in a shooting in the Old Jackson Heights community.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 2:04 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Two Americus men arrested on multiple drug charges
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Junior League of Columbus is gearing up for Project Prom - an annual event where slightly used prom dresses are available to local junior and senior high school girls at no cost.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
There is currently a police presence on Sheridan Avenue in Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Police Department is searching for a missing 59-year-old man.
Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who dissembled an electric meter on private property.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:39 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The 2023 Auburn Floral Trail is underway now through April 21.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 8:07 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Springer Opera House announced its 152nd season and performance line up at their annual showcase.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:50 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
A candlelight vigil and balloon release is being held for a 16-year-old shot at a skate park in LaGrange.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:10 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
On March 9, the chief and other city leaders attended a community accountability session sponsored by the Southern Anti-Racism Network.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 1:53 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Lifsey had outstanding warrants for rape, sodomy in custody, and child abuse, issued by the Phenix City Police Department.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:46 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Police Department has named a suspect in last month’s Motel 6 triple homicide.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:34 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
According to Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan, the victim has been identified 34-year-old Robert Antonio Carter.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 2:31 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Troup County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people on drug charges.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:33 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Fort Benning will officially become Fort Moore during a ceremony at Doughboy Stadium on May 11.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:49 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson and Ashlee Williams
Two bodies have been found on Clay Street in Columbus.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:01 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Opelika Police Department has identified and charged a suspect involved in an April 2022 theft investigation.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:12 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
According to officials, the shooting occurred near the area of Manchester Expressway and 2nd Avenue.
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