Southcoast News

Two children were killed Tuesday evening in Duxbury and an infant hospitalized, as their mother apparently attempted to commit suicide by jumping out a window.

The state's supreme court has spoken: Michael Eagles, who was convicted of first-degree murder by means of extreme atrocity or cruelty, will not get a new trial.

A New Bedford woman who picked up a $1 million prize in the state lottery last week will be using the cash to pay for her daughter's college — and her own college loans.

The city of New Bedford has reached an agreement with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a new $21 million pedestrian bridge over Rt. 18.

Two Fall River residents are being treated at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford for injuries they sustained when their single family home caught fire early Tuesday morning.

The man killed in a fatal crash in Fairhaven on Sunday evening has been identified as 59-year-old George Thatcher.

If you're one of the many people who leave their car running when they quickly go grab something from the store, you might want to beware — a vehicle was stolen in New Bedford on Monday when its owner did just that.

A 59-year-old Fairhaven man has died after a fatal crash on Main Street Sunday evening.

Carl Alves, a member of New Bedford's HOME coalition, said the group is 'exploring new and innovative approaches to housing, as well as promoting new housing opportunities for all residents in the region.'

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was honored by the U.S. Conference of Mayors for his dedication to the arts and leadership in their promotion.