Jessica F. Simmons is a Reporter & Strategic Communications Producer for COURIER, covering community stories and public policies across the country. Featured in print, broadcast, and radio journalism, her work shows her passion for local storytelling and amplifying issues that matter to communities nationwide.
Jessica F. Simmons
Latest from Jessica F. Simmons
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10 New Year’s (Eve) fireworks displays happening in North Carolina
Pickles, acorns, blueberries and more—find 10 of the quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations and 2025 fireworks displays right here in NC.
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Durham teacher’s foodraiser tackles local food insecurity for 10th year
A North Carolina teacher is behind a “foodraiser” giving hope to Durham families facing food insecurity during school breaks.
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NC House Republicans override Cooper’s veto of bill that takes power from newly-elected Democrats
The NC Senate passed the override earlier this month and so now the bill will become law. But it is likely to face legal challenges next year.
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Shop local this season: 14 NC holiday farmers’ markets to visit this December
Get a head start on your holiday shopping (or find those perfect last-minute gifts) while enjoying seasonal festivities at these NC farmers’ markets.
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Tis the season: Deck the streets with these 15 NC holiday parades
This holiday season, grab your coats and make sure to catch one (or more) of these Christmas parades happening across the Tar Heel state.
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City of New Bern settles $100K lawsuit over unlawful separation between autistic child and mother
A $100K settlement comes after a 2023 incident where New Bern police forcibly separated a 10-year-old nonverbal autistic child from his mother, leading to new policy safeguards.
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FBI expands investigation of post-election hate messages to include Latino and LGBTQ+ communities
Texts and emails across the nation are threatening deportation and re-education camps, targeting Latino, LGBTQ+ communities, and high school students.
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‘Four years gone’: Trump’s new term spurs North Carolina student walk out to demand climate action
As part of Sunrise Movement’s national walkout for climate action, students at Durham School of the Arts walked out on Friday, demanding climate action towards Durham Public Schools.
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In Durham, neighbors plan for an uncertain future together in a second Trump term
With concerns about potential political and living challenges, Durham community members gathered to create solutions and build a support network against a second Trump administration.
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After Trump’s re-election, racist texts target Black people in North Carolina and other states
After Election Day results came in, text messages referencing slavery and cotton-picking have targeted men, women, and students of color across the states, sparking outrage and federal investigations.
