U.S. Census data for Massachusetts ranks the poorest communities in the state according to household income. New Bedford, Fall River and Brockton make the top 10.
Charitable organizations in New Bedford, Fall River and other SouthCoast communities are making this holiday season memorable for children and families.
Fall River's Emmanuel Adeniyi was sentenced to 10 to15 years in state prison following his conviction on child rape charges after grooming three young girls.