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.

Crime

Jess MachadoJune 14, 2024
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Second juror dismissed from Karen Read Murder Trial

Dedham, MA – On what is day 25 of testimony in the Karen Read murder trial, a second juror has…
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Jess MachadoJune 13, 2024
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Bring Back Fall River Celebrates America

It seems almost impossible, but can you imagine if New Bedford cancelled their annual Madeira Festa? I’m pretty sure the…
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Jess MachadoJune 10, 2024
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How much will it cost to go to the beach this summer around Fall River?

As June heats up and kids finishing school for the year, parents and caregivers will be looking to get outside…
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Jess MachadoJune 7, 2024
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Our Interview with former Fall River School Committee member Sara Rodrigues

Fall River School Committee member Sara Rodrigues resigned during a committee meeting this week and she agreed to answer some…
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Crime

Jess MachadoJune 6, 2024
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Emergency service calls to Taunton hotel housing migrants up 700% over last year

Calls for police and emergency services to the Clarion Hotel in Taunton have increased 700% over last year during the…
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Jess MachadoJune 4, 2024
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Can Trump win 50% of the vote in Fall River in 2024?

Last week, former President and current Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business…
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Community

Jess MachadoMay 31, 2024
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New Bedford Voc Tech has spent thousands in legal fees to fight access to public records related to student killed in January

Earlier this week, we reported that the investigation into the death of a New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School…
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Community

Jess MachadoMay 29, 2024
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Investigation into death of New Bedford student Jacob Pothier still open and active

The investigation into the death of Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical High School student Jacob Pothier continues, according to the…
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Jess MachadoMay 29, 2024
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A new housing law is the reason behind all the new apartments in Fall River. Here’s what you need to know.

With all of the new apartments popping up around Fall River, many people are wondering why the surge in rentals.…
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Crime

Jess MachadoMay 28, 2024
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Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should in the Karen Read trial.

The trial of accused murderer Karen Read is well under way and this week, we only have one day of…
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