Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Twitter: @PatchBentley
Prosecutors say Jonathan Masa-Gonzalez was responsible for brokering the sale of several kilograms of cocaine to the drug ring's leader.
The BB gun being shot forced a lockdown at Rogers High School in Newport on Wednesday morning.
Kayla Elliott '21 credits her success as a U.S. Probation Officer to the strong connections built with professors.
The chain has locations throughout the country, including several locations in Rhode Island.
Cranston police say Devan Tallo, 32, stabbed a man four times, injuring his neck and abdomen.
See what could happen in Rhode Island and other states if the Federal Emergency Management Agency is gutted.
Also: University facing racial discrimination investigation; see how much life fits in the "World's Shortest St. Paddy's Day Parade"; more.
The winner, a Providence man, says he will use the money towards remodeling his house.
Check out some photos to relive the experience — or catch a glimpse of the St. Patrick's Day Parade you won't want to miss next year.
While details of the plan have not been released, Census Bureau data provides insight into the potential impact of eliminating taxes.
Anthony Wertz, 34, of East Providence, has now been convicted three times for possessing child pornography.
Rhode Island Lottery officials said it was sold at Crestwood Wine & Spirits at 725 Tiogue Ave. in Coventry.
Brown Medicine Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Logan Airport in Boston after returning from visiting her family in Lebanon.
A racial discrimination investigation is underway at URI. The Department of Education is cracking down on diversity programs.
2025 ranking recognizes RWU's business school as one of the best in the nation for business education.
Justin Worley 44, known as the "Bearded Bandit," admits he robbed a bank in East Providence in 2019 with a partner who was carrying a knife.
Also: Rockslide closes highway on-ramp; RI doctor deported; $50k Powerball prize remains unclaimed; Forever 21 goes bankrupt; more.
The Town of Narragansett and Vinagro Materials LLC will soon begin preparations to rehabilitate the following roads.
A rockslide has temporarily closed the on-ramp from Main Avenue in Tiverton to Route 24 northbound, RIDOT officials said.
Hayden Brown of Exeter, helps Johnson & Wales University with a national title with his performance in the 149-pound weight class.
