State Takeover Of Providence Schools Begins: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Before you head out to start your weekend, here are today's latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch netowrk.

RI Dept. Of Education Takes Over Providence Schools

Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green spent the day meeting with principals, administrators, students and teachers in the district.

Elderly Woman Recovering After Shooting At Richmond Campground

Maureen Smith, 78, is recovering from several gunshot wounds following a violent incident at Wawaloam Campground.

National Guard Training Exercise To Impact Bristol Traffic

Military personnel will be posted at various intersections to direct traffic, Bristol police said.

State Police, Bystanders Rescue Jumper Below Mt. Hope Bridge

A state police detective and two bystanders rescued a woman from the water below the Mount Hope Bridge this week.