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.
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There is a heavy police presence near Spencer Avenue and Westview Drive.
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Phenix City police arrested a man on two counts of capital murder.
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On May 19, 2022 at approximately 7:00 PM the Phenix City Police Department responded to 1700 US Hwy. 280 in Phenix City in reference to a person being shot.
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East Alabama Health is now requiring medical-grade masks in all of its facilities - including East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Valley.
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Six people from Phenix City have been indicted on federal drug charges.
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A multiple vehicle crash involving a school bus has resulted in a road closure in Lee County.
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One person is dead after a late Wednesday night shooting on Highway 80 in Phenix City.
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An Opelika Middle School teacher has been arrested on child sex charges related to an incident involving a student.
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AFLAC is partnering with Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders for the ‘Prime Prospects Campaign’.
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Kelli Fischer has been selected as the new principal of Opelika High School. Fischer currently serves as an assistant principal at OHS.
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Three sisters claim the man convicted of murdering an Auburn woman in 2006 also killed his parents in 1993.
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On day 10 of trial, an Auburn murder suspect has been found guilty on two capital murder charges.
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A former Chambers County deputy district attorney has been sentenced to a year behind bars after pleading guilty to theft of property, first degree.
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Auburn police arrested an Opelika man on multiple sex charges.
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A LaGrange man is behind bars after setting a mobile home on fire because his girlfriend ended their relationship.
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Opelika High School is currently on lockdown.
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The Lanett Police Department arrested a man on multiple sex charges and robbery charges.
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Opelika police have identified a burglary suspect and now need the public’s help in locating him.
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The National Infantry Museum has more trophies to add to its collection!
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A Lee County juvenile has been arrested on multiple counts of theft and burglary in the Beulah community.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat on Highway 280 Tuesday morning.
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The store was previously owned by the family of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders.
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The Opelika Police Department is searching for three burglary suspects.
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Southern Living has ranked Auburn 3 out of 20 on its list of the South’s Best College Towns 2022.
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A Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments on both suspects accused in the case.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a son and daughter-in-law on assault charges.
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A Lee County man was found guilty on multiple sex charges.
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Traffic courts are part of a new pilot program in Lee County called Alabama Online Traffic Resolution Program.
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A Lee County jury found an Auburn man guilty of burglary and sexual abuse.
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A two-vehicle crash has claimed two lives.
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Family and friends said their final goodbyes to a beacon of hope in the Beauregard community.
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Despite the heartbreaking damage to her home - Ernestine Reese was rejoicing.
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Austin Davis is resigning as offensive coordinator with the Auburn Tigers.
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Loachapoka residents will potentially see a big problem solved in the near future.
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January 28 marks the 10 year anniversary of the discovery of “baby Jane Doe.”
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An Auburn man is behind bars after violating the Sex Offender and Registration and Notification Act.
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The Opelika City Schools superintendent announces his retirement today, January 26.
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National forests in Alabama are having a few fee-free days in 2022!
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According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, three new capital murder charges have been served on Jeremy Williams.
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Lee County is offering free COVID-19 testing later this week.
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Alabama Power Company is replacing and upgrading power poles in the areas of East University Drive and Opelika Road over the next several weeks.
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A former Opelika city councilman passed away Saturday morning, according to the City of Opelika’s Facebook.
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Auburn University will require face coverings - regardless of vaccination status - in all campus buildings and transportation services effective January 3.
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An Opelika man has been sentenced to nearly a century in prison after being convicted on two murder charges.
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Instead of Black Friday, people in Auburn celebrated Blue Friday on November 26.
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Deputies are searching for 25-year-old Travios Sentrell Luke of Hurtsboro, Ala.
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Wednesday, Opelika police announced 18-year-old Tanihja Harris had been found safe.
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Fort Benning is hosting a multi-gun challenge - hosting more than 250 competitors from across the United States.
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Auburn University retiring bald eagle Spirit from pregame flights this Saturday