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.
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A Georgia man whose final wish was to marry his girlfriend has died of cancer at age 25.
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The Georgia GOP State Convention begins today in Columbus.
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The Auburn Police Department arrested a man on a voyeurism charge.
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Lawson was announced as next season’s Bachelorette during “Women Tell All” episode of “The Bachelor” on March 14.
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Fort Benning will officially become Fort Moore during a ceremony at Doughboy Stadium on May 11.
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A student from Auburn University won a new car after sinking a full-court putt during halftime of a basketball game.
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Kyle Wade Clinkscales, a 22-year-old Auburn University student, went missing on Jan. 27, 1976.
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A 26-year-old power line worker was electrocuted on the job late Monday night in Georgia.
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Authorities say nine victims are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at local hospitals.
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The city held a community forum Monday night to get a better idea of residents’ concerns and offering solutions to the problems.
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In an emotional news conference by the Opelika Police Department on Thursday, the identity of the child, as well as her family, was released.
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A Columbus police officer and woman are recovering after a raccoon attack.
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A restaurant co-owner in Georgia has been arrested after authorities say he had hidden cameras in the restaurant’s restroom.
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The Schley County School District is celebrating a special employee.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a Marion County man for operating a chop shop.
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According to the Sumter County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 19-year-old Calvin Jerome Smith Jr.
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The Stewart County School District has announced a mask mandate for students and teachers in the 2022-2023 school year.
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A man is behind bars following the murder of three people, including a pregnant woman, in Schley County.
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When the grandmother realized she had not seen the boy, she called the child’s uncle who was using the car to make an ice cream run.
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A former Muscogee County Deputy Clerk convicted of a multi-million dollar fraud case will learn his fate in court on Thursday, June 2.
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The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in connection to a Saturday night shooting.
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Andrew College will host its 4th annual “Arts ‘Round the Square Festival” this weekend.
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A Richland man has been charged for the 1982 murder of a U.S. Army private in Cusseta.
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Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced a $5 million fine against Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Employees are currently being evacuated from the Columbus Government Center.
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The local military community is mourning as a former commanding general on Fort Benning has passed away.
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Healthy Sumter and Flint River Fresh LLC joined forces once again to deliver food in Americus.
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Today is being marked as National Utility Scam Awareness Day.
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Monday was set as the third day of jury deliberation in the trial of suspended Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit District Attorney Mark Jones.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Manchester Police Department are continuing to look for information on a deadly shooting.
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Columbus police have made an arrest in a 3-month-old child’s death.
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A camper fire was intentionally set in Quitman County.
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The LaGrange Police Department made an arrest after a shooting threat was made to LaGrange High School.
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Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) reflected on what it was like to be on Capitol Hill on the somber day of September 11, 2001.
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New details have been given in the investigation of two bodies floating in West Point Lake in Troup County.
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A local sunflower field is now welcoming visitors and all it takes is a quick road trip to visit! Miller Farm, just outside of Auburn, has the perfect Instagramable scenery. The Beehive Sunflowers are a new addition to the farm this year.
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On June 18, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested 27-year-old Joshua Deandre Grier, of Pine Mountain, on one count of felony exploitation and intimidation of disabled adults and elder persons and one count of felony murder.
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The sites will be giving out the COVID-19 Johnson and Johnson vaccine beginning May 3.
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The Auburn University Board of Trustees voted to rename a building on campus, Eagle Hall, in honor of Dr. Matthews.
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A new local restaurant has brought some New Orleans flair right here to Columbus.
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Goodwill announced Thursday that it received a $10 million gift from author and philanthropist, Mackenzie Scott, making the donation the largest in the organization’s history.
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The FBI Columbus Resident Agency is offering a $10,000 reward in addition to an earlier reward of $15,000 offered by the Columbus Police Department for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved with the murder of 17-year-old Destiny Nelson.
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Auburn University senior Messiah Williams-Cole took the oath of office as new mayor of Camp Hill, Alabama Monday, Nov. 2.
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Former President Barack Obama will travel to Georgia and Florida as Democrats aim for a big battleground flip.
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Winn Dixie, Harveys Supermarket and other grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
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Governor Brian Kemp announced Thursday that Kysor Warren Epta US will invest more than $27 million in expanding its operations in Columbus.
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Georgia Power customers will see a reduction of more than $18 this month.
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A former Columbus police officer accepted a plea bargain and was sentenced Monday morning in Superior Court.
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