Southcoast News

After nearly 23 years in prison, convicted New Bedford killer Nelson Rodriguez has been released on parole.

A Taunton man and director of a Boston-based nonprofit was arrested Tuesday on fraud charges after allegedly receiving over $67,000 in benefits while employed.

A family of three has been displaced after a large fire engulfed a house in Dartmouth's Apponegansett Village early Wednesday.

After nearly two weeks, Marion and Rochester residents can drink their tap water again — but those in Fairhaven will have to keep boiling it first until further notice.

Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan is speaking out about allegations brought up at a city council meeting that his administration set up a 'pay to play' process for marijuana agreements.

Fall River Police have released a photo of the suspect in last night's fatal shooting at the Rock Street Stop 'N Save, and are asking for the public's help in identifying him.

Authorities are investigating a Fall River homicide in which a convenience store owner was found shot behind the counter of his shop last night.

Taunton Police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was struck by car on Friday night.

The Fall River City Council heard accusations on Monday that city officials tried to charge a would-be marijuana business astronomical application fees for a host community agreement.

The results of an autopsy and toxicology are still pending for a man's body found last week in a New Bedford park, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office.