Jess Machado

Primary correspondent for the Greater Fall River area, Jess focuses on human interest stories and investigations into political corruption. She is a former fill-in host and digital contributor at The Howie Carr Show, former host of The Jessica Machado Show and SouthCoast Tonight on WBSM in New Bedford, former blogger at The Herald News and a former fill-in host at WSAR in Fall River.

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Jess MachadoMarch 4, 2024
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Court Documents: Somerset Board of Selectman Candidate Holly McNamara has defaulted on $16,000 credit card debt

Candidate for Somerset Board of Selectman Holly McNamara is facing financial difficulties after she defaulted on two different creditors since…
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Jess MachadoMarch 4, 2024
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Check your Massachusetts voter registration status before tomorrow’s Presidential Primary

Voters will be heading to the polls across the commonwealth tomorrow in the Super Tuesday Presidential Primary but you might…
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Jess MachadoMarch 4, 2024
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Brayton Point LLC asking for charges to be dismissed in criminal case with Town of Somerset

Brayton Point LLC, the company that owns the site of the former Brayton Point Power Plant in Somerset, was back…
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Jess MachadoMarch 1, 2024
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Somerset’s Justin Thurber looking to oust Massachusetts State Rep. Haddad

Somerset Republican Justin Thurber is looking to take on long-time incumbent Patricia Haddad for State Representative of the 5th Bristol…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 29, 2024
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Dighton residents show up in support of Interim Police Chief Nichols

Over 150 residents packed the auditorium of the Dighton Middle School last night to show their support for Interim Police…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 27, 2024
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Somerset residents file last minute appeal to Prysmian Air Quality Permit issued by Mass DEP

A group of 12 Somerset residents filed a last minute appeal with the Department of Environmental Protection on the Air…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 27, 2024
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After controversy, Dighton Board of Selectman pulls back on interview for new police chief

The chairman of the Dighton Board of Selectman issued a statement Monday afternoon, addressing concerns over the process behind hiring…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 23, 2024
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The Freedom of Massachusetts journalist “Turtleboy” and the Freedom of Press

The story surrounding independent journalist Aidan “Turtleboy” Kearney and his recent 60-day stint in a Norfolk County jail isn’t an…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 23, 2024
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RETROMANIA comes back to Boston with vintage collectibles, vinyls, furniture and more

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head back in time with Retromania, a weekend-long event at the Retrospective…
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Jess MachadoFebruary 22, 2024
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Report documenting alleged encounter between a Fall River teacher and student off limits to public

Fall River Reporter has begun an investigation into a former Fall River teacher who was allegedly caught having sex with…
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