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Heroux Tackles Inmate Suicide Prevention After Expert's Review
After a review by an expert, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux began taking steps toward curbing the rate of inmate suicide in the county jails.
Ward 5's Lima Will Not Seek Re-Election
New Bedford Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima told WBSM's SouthCoast Tonight on Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall.
Massachusetts Auditor DiZoglio Will Audit State Legislature
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio is making good on one of her signature campaign promises: to audit the state legislature on Beacon Hill.
Burgo Proposes Rent Stabilization Ballot Question
New Bedford City Councilor Shane Burgo is proposing a non-binding ballot question asking residents if the City should enact an ordinance to stabilize rent.
Montigny, Markey ‘Optimistic’ Septic Regulations Won’t Impact SouthCoast
Sen. Marky Montigny and Rep. Chris Markey said they are 'optimistic' proposed septic regulations will not impact Dartmouth, Westport and Acushnet.
Fairhaven Firefighters Sound the Alarm on Low Staffing Levels
The Fairhaven firefighters union warned residents of a call they believe demonstrated potentially dangerous consequences from inadequate staffing levels.
New Bedford School Committee Members on Student Protest
Members of the New Bedford School Committee addressed the controversial Facebook posts of new Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver and the student protest over them.
Councilors: Mitchell Wants It "My Way or the Highway"
New Bedford City Councilors Shane Burgo and Ryan Pereira shared their frustrations working with Mayor Jon Mitchell in a recent edition of SouthCoast Tonight.
New Bedford Ward 3 Council Candidates Face Off in Final Debate
The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.
Sheriff’s Office Donates Mobile Command Center to New Bedford Police
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux has donated his office's mobile command unit to the New Bedford Police Department.