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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The Auburn Police Department is investigating a weekend assault on West Magnolia Avenue that left two people injured.
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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 Opelika Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a victim in a 33-year-old cold case.
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A 19-month-old is dead following a house fire in Lee County.
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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.
An Auburn University student winning a car after sinking a full-court putt.
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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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An Auburn University student was missing for 47 years. Now, investigators have new answers to decades-old questions.
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Authorities say nine victims are being treated for non-life threatening injuries at local hospitals.
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The Opelika Police Department is holding a press conference Thursday, January 19, in relation to a 2012 Jane Doe murder case.
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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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Auburn police, along with multiple other agencies, arrested two men in possession of a destructive device charges.
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An 82-year-old woman was arrested for failure to pay for her trash services, according to the Valley Police Department.
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The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man with dementia.
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A death investigation is underway after a man died after being tasered by police.
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The man accused of sexually assaulting and killing 5-year-old Kamarie Holland last year is now facing new charges in a separate sexual assault case.
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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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A Beauregard Elementary School custodian has been arrested on over 40 counts of possession of child pornography.
The Opelika Police Department is investigating a second social media threat made to Opelika Middle School - in just 48 hours.
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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the man impersonating a police officer show in the sketch.
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On April 23, 2000, Opelika police and rescue personnel responded to a call of an unresponsive 4-month-old child in the 400 Block of Raintree Street.
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A Valley man has been arrested on multiple counts of sexual abuse.
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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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Dylan Pegues has since died from his injuries. His family says he possibly came into contact with a power line while trying to exit the car.
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The Auburn Museum of Natural History is thrilled to unveil an 82 million-year-old dinosaur egg.
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A Russell County Grand Jury returned indictments on both suspects accused in the case.
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Despite the heartbreaking damage to her home - Ernestine Reese was rejoicing.
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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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The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is giving an update Wednesday morning on 5-year-old Kamarie Holland’s murder.
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A Columbus State University men’s basketball player has died in a car crash.
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Auburn University retiring bald eagle Spirit from pregame flights this Saturday
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A death investigation is underway after Opelika police found a 2-year-old dead.
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To honor members of the military, these restaurants are offering veterans free meals on Veterans Day, November 11.
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The LaGrange Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.
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Former Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes officially has a set court date.
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A heavy police presence is on Sandfort Road in Phenix City.
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The Opelika Police Department arrested a suspect on multiple charges including kidnapping.
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The Opelika Police Department held a press conference in regards to the murder of a 2-month-old child.
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OPD is working with the District Attorney’s Office and authorities in Florida to determine the next steps in the investigation.
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Now dozens of Lee County Sheriff’s Office employees who were working that day and in the aftermath of the tornado are authorized to wear a special ribbon bar.
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A former marine recruiter from Columbus got a special surprise this morning at the VFW Post on Victory Drive.
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The Opelika Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager.
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A continued investigation of a Lee County man adds 19 additional felony charges against him, setting his bond to over two million dollars.
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Auburn police responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a CSX train on the railroad tracks on Wednesday morning.
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During the first five days of class, Auburn City Schools reported nine student cases of COVID-19 to the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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More than 140 soldiers and trainees have tested positive for coronavirus on Fort Benning.
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Today members of a Phenix City community came together to surprise one COVID-19 survivor with a little bit of joy.
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Two suspects involved in the murder of a Phenix City woman were arrested Saturday, April 18, stemming from felony warrants issued by the Auburn Police Division.
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The victim in an Auburn homicide has been identified after the body was found at a landscaping facility off U.S. Highway 280 Friday, April 17.
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