Steve Urkel Actor Jaleel White Receives MLK Award in Rhode Island
Jaleel White, who played the iconic Steve Urkel, received Bryant University’s MLK Legacy Award, inspiring students on purpose, civility, diversity, and equality.
Cranston police officer arrested on DUI charge in Coventry
A Cranston police officer was arrested and charged with suspicion of driving drunk in Coventry Friday night.
Man arrested on ammunition charge in Mansfield
MANSFIELD, MA — A 48-year-old man was arrested Thursday for unlawfully possessing ammunition as a convicted felon. Michael Kennedy, of Mansfield, was charged with one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition and remains detained in federal custody following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston.
Two Dighton Men Arrested in Somerset for Alleged Brutal Assault Causing Severe Facial Injuries
“On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Somerset Police Department was contacted by an individual who was receiving medical attention at the Charlton Memorial Hospital emergency room. Upon arriving at the hospital, Patrol Officer Quinn Fallon spoke with a male party who had sustained severe facial injuries as the result...
Michael Flynn attended ‘Rhode Island First’ rally draws protestors in Warwick
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Former U.S. National Security Advisor Michael Flynn appeared at a "Rhode Island First" rally in Warwick Saturday night with Vic Mellor, a congressional candidate running to unseat Rep. Seth Magaziner in Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District. Protestors gathered near the entrance of the...
Crews knock down barn fire in Coventry
A fire broke out at a barn on Maple Valley Road in Coventry Saturday evening.
The deal is done: Centurion buys Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals
Hospital workers applaud as state leaders announce the completed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital at a press conference at Roger Williams in Providence on Friday, March 6, 2026. (Photo by Michael Salerno/Rhode Island Current) No one actually said directly that the sale of...
Endangered Missing Woman Feared Trafficked, May Be In Fall River/New Bedford Area
“Katelynn Wilmot is missing from Bangor, Maine and may be in Fall River or New Bedford. She is not in safe situation. We have no idea who she is with, she has no car, no money. She was later pinged on a highway but has no car so she is with someone who may be trafficking her. She was spotted in Lynn Friday night. Her...
Bristol County restaurant known for over 170 pizza options closes permanently after death of...
A Bristol County pizza spot is closing permanently after the recent death of the heart and soul of the business. Dough Licious Pizza is a family-owned and operated pizzeria since 2014 located at 539 Berkley Street in Berkley, emphasizing fresh ingredients and over 170 pizza options. On Sunday morning in...
Rhode Island–Massachusetts Weather Alert Now: 34°F Freezing Drizzle Creates Black Ice Risk in Providence...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Rhode Island – Damp pavement glistens under streetlights this morning as thin drizzle freezes in spots across Providence. Temperatures hover near 34°F, just cold enough for slick patches to form on...
