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: 15 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
There is a heavy police presence near Spencer Avenue and Westview Drive.
Updated: 16 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
Phenix City police arrested a man on two counts of capital murder.
Updated: 19 hours ago
|By Jessie Gibson
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.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 3:56 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
East Alabama Health is now requiring medical-grade masks in all of its facilities - including East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika and Valley.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Six people from Phenix City have been indicted on federal drug charges.
Updated: May. 6, 2022 at 9:18 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A multiple vehicle crash involving a school bus has resulted in a road closure in Lee County.
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 6:06 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
One person is dead after a late Wednesday night shooting on Highway 80 in Phenix City.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 2:25 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
An Opelika Middle School teacher has been arrested on child sex charges related to an incident involving a student.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 9:41 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
AFLAC is partnering with Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders for the ‘Prime Prospects Campaign’.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 12:11 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Kelli Fischer has been selected as the new principal of Opelika High School. Fischer currently serves as an assistant principal at OHS.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Three sisters claim the man convicted of murdering an Auburn woman in 2006 also killed his parents in 1993.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson and Reagan Ranzer
On day 10 of trial, an Auburn murder suspect has been found guilty on two capital murder charges.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 3:16 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A former Chambers County deputy district attorney has been sentenced to a year behind bars after pleading guilty to theft of property, first degree.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Auburn police arrested an Opelika man on multiple sex charges.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 3:07 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A LaGrange man is behind bars after setting a mobile home on fire because his girlfriend ended their relationship.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Opelika High School is currently on lockdown.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 10:19 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Lanett Police Department arrested a man on multiple sex charges and robbery charges.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
Opelika police have identified a burglary suspect and now need the public’s help in locating him.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:38 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The National Infantry Museum has more trophies to add to its collection!
Updated: Mar. 25, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
A Lee County juvenile has been arrested on multiple counts of theft and burglary in the Beulah community.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2022 at 9:25 AM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a bomb threat on Highway 280 Tuesday morning.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 3:21 PM CDT
|By Jessie Gibson
The store was previously owned by the family of Auburn Mayor Ron Anders.
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022 at 2:39 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Opelika Police Department is searching for three burglary suspects.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2022 at 7:54 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Southern Living has ranked Auburn 3 out of 20 on its list of the South’s Best College Towns 2022.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2022 at 8:23 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments on both suspects accused in the case.
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 1:52 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a son and daughter-in-law on assault charges.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 at 2:11 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A Lee County man was found guilty on multiple sex charges.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 2:34 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Traffic courts are part of a new pilot program in Lee County called Alabama Online Traffic Resolution Program.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 9:45 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A Lee County jury found an Auburn man guilty of burglary and sexual abuse.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2022 at 1:44 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A two-vehicle crash has claimed two lives.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 1:26 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Family and friends said their final goodbyes to a beacon of hope in the Beauregard community.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 3:24 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Despite the heartbreaking damage to her home - Ernestine Reese was rejoicing.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 11:19 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Austin Davis is resigning as offensive coordinator with the Auburn Tigers.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 3:16 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Loachapoka residents will potentially see a big problem solved in the near future.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 2:20 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
January 28 marks the 10 year anniversary of the discovery of “baby Jane Doe.”
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 1:07 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
An Auburn man is behind bars after violating the Sex Offender and Registration and Notification Act.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2022 at 2:04 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
The Opelika City Schools superintendent announces his retirement today, January 26.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2022 at 3:20 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
National forests in Alabama are having a few fee-free days in 2022!
Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 at 1:52 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
According to the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, three new capital murder charges have been served on Jeremy Williams.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 at 2:38 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A Salem, Alabama woman is celebrating a big birthday today.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2022 at 9:38 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Lee County is offering free COVID-19 testing later this week.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 7:39 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Alabama Power Company is replacing and upgrading power poles in the areas of East University Drive and Opelika Road over the next several weeks.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2022 at 8:07 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
A former Opelika city councilman passed away Saturday morning, according to the City of Opelika’s Facebook.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 at 2:40 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Auburn University will require face coverings - regardless of vaccination status - in all campus buildings and transportation services effective January 3.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2021 at 1:14 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
An Opelika man has been sentenced to nearly a century in prison after being convicted on two murder charges.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2021 at 8:45 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Instead of Black Friday, people in Auburn celebrated Blue Friday on November 26.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 at 12:24 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Deputies are searching for 25-year-old Travios Sentrell Luke of Hurtsboro, Ala.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 10:16 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Wednesday, Opelika police announced 18-year-old Tanihja Harris had been found safe.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 at 8:35 AM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Fort Benning is hosting a multi-gun challenge - hosting more than 250 competitors from across the United States.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2021 at 2:57 PM CST
|By Jessie Gibson
Auburn University retiring bald eagle Spirit from pregame flights this Saturday