Fall River School Committee Approves Nurses, Deputy Superintendent Authority
Fall River School Committee clashes with mayor over critical state review, still approves nurse hires and a $30 million energy deal.
Great Feast of the Holy Ghost Returns to Kennedy Park Aug. 26
Fall River's Great Feast of the Holy Ghost returns to Kennedy Park starting Aug. 26, per new coverage from two outlets. Fall River Reporter detailed the celebration in "Here is everything you need to know about Fall River's Great Feast of the Holy Ghost from parking to itinerary," while…
Fall River school officials are adding police coverage and stadium lighting for the fall football and basketball seasons.
Fall River's School Committee facilities subcommittee met August 10 to finalize the school resource officer agreement and outlined new athletic-event safety plans: new lighting around the football field and parking areas after students were found gathering in the dark last year, and inc…
Obituary notices, week of August 10 through August 16, 2026
Fall River obituary notices this week included nine residents: Aguiar, Gil M.; DeSouza, Paula; Machado, Fatima; Masterson, Bruce Edward; Medeiros, Ana M.; Rapoza, David M. Jr.; Silvia, Delaney; Watson, Ernest L. Sr.; and Wycislak, Jay T. Ages ranged from 63 (Wycislak) to 98 (Masterson).…
Two Republicans Set for Rare Primary in Rodrigues' Senate Seat
Two Republicans are competing in a rare primary for Sen. Rodrigues' state Senate seat. Candidates Amaral and Silva are seeking the GOP nomination to represent the First Bristol and Plymouth District, a head-to-head matchup the Fall River Herald News covered today in "Amaral, Silva face …