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 fiancé, Zach, and her two pups - Dallas and Bleu.
Updated: Mar. 28, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Enrichment Services Program, Inc. will begin accepting cooling program appointments for the 2021-2022 Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program beginning Friday, April 1.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 3:31 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office is looking to make mental health a staple within the department.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2022 at 12:20 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City has the honor of being in the list of “America’s Best Hospitals for Orthopaedic Surgery.”
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 12:30 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The survey is known as the Point In Time Count - which assesses the number of people in our community who are experiencing homelessness.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 3:44 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Senator Raphael Warnock visited Columbus to unveil his New Mental Health Resource Package.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 8:58 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside completed the renovation and expansion of its emergency department.
Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 at 8:50 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Goodwill and Piedmont Regional Columbus have partnered together to hold free preventative health screenings for the Chattahoochee Valley.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
KidsStreet Urgent Care held its grand opening in Columbus Saturday night.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 at 11:54 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The 2022 Health and Fitness Fair in Auburn has been postponed.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 11:55 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Healthy Sumter and Flint River Fresh LLC joined forces once again to deliver food in Americus.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2022 at 8:52 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Goodwill and Piedmont Columbus Regional announced a new partnership designed to provide preventive health screenings to individuals at select Goodwill locations.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 2:46 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Community Warriors partnered with Feeding the Valley to help feed families for the holidays.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2021 at 1:51 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Mercedes-Benz of Columbus and the American Heart Association is celebrating 20 years of the Heart Raffle and this year is bigger than ever.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2021 at 9:05 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Some local families received some Christmas cheer - thanks to the Columbus Civic Center.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 11:41 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
One of the largest healthcare providers in the Chattahoochee Valley is giving people advice about food, fitness, finances, and more.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 at 3:52 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2021 at 11:41 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Davis Broadcasting is emphasizing on the “giving” in Thanksgiving.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 at 9:19 AM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Columbus Water Works is currently offering an existing low-income credit program that provides an $8.50 monthly credit as well as payment plan options for customers.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2021 at 3:57 PM EST
|By Jessie Gibson
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and WTVM has partnered with local sponsors to restock the shelves of our local food banks. Many people in our community are facing uncertainties caused by COVID-19.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 3:57 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The City of Opelika recently installed 114 new automated external defibrillators or AEDs.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 3:49 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Some seniors in Harris County received free fresh fruits and vegetables - thanks to a grant awarded to a local organization.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2021 at 3:33 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The new urgent care facility is under construction for renovations right now.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Organizations like SafeHouse at Rose Hill Methodist Church are wasting no time to get their facilities ready months before temperatures hit that 28-degree threshold when they open their warming shelters.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2021 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The community will come together for a victory over violence and mental health awareness breakfast on Saturday, October 19.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
the Columbus Police Department took part in the “Sleep In Heavenly Peace” bed build on Sunday, October 10.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2021 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Columbus METRA Transit System celebrated their customers today during their annual customer appreciation day - however, this year’s celebration was different than the past for several reasons.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2021 at 4:45 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare announced it will discontinue Gynecologic-Oncology services, effective January 2022.
Updated: Sep. 30, 2021 at 1:15 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
As Deaf Awareness Month comes to an end, the National Weather Service is reminding the deaf and hard of hearing community of weather-related resources available for them.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2021 at 10:35 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Cure Violence is hosting two community meetings this week in Columbus.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Scottish-Rite Masons are partnering with the Autism Learning Center to provide funding for necessary communication devices for children in need.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 4:15 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Boykin Community Center gym reopens for free play
Updated: Sep. 20, 2021 at 11:24 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Regional Trauma Advisory Council is partnering with Safe Kids Columbus for Child Passenger Safety Week.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2021 at 1:22 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Association of Sickle Cell Lower Chattahoochee is hosting a drive-a-thon fundraiser this Saturday, September 18, at 9:30 a.m.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2021 at 3:05 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is hosting a career expo next week.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2021 at 2:36 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The John B. Amos Cancer Center is hosting a free prostate cancer screening event in observance of prostate cancer awareness month.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2021 at 3:36 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
U.S. Representative Drew Ferguson is encouraging job seekers to attend his job fair.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 at 12:56 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Scott Ressmeyer and the Miracle Riders are gearing up for their ride across all 50 states.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 at 7:03 AM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Feeding the Valley Food Bank reschedules two mobile pantries due to severe weather
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 4:31 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare announced today it has been named a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center (ECCC) by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma for excellence in emergency cardiac care.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2021 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Kinetic Credit Union wrapped up a month of giving by donating items to local organizations.
Updated: Jul. 16, 2021 at 4:23 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
City leaders in LaGrange, along with Feeding the Valley, Piney Woods Farm and Communities of Tomorrow, went door-to-door Friday delivering food to seniors struggling with food insecurity.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The new school year is right around the corner, and there’s not a better way to help teachers prepare than with new supplies!