I'm Dennis Foley and I can be heard on 710 KEEL Morning News and half-hourly during Rush Limbaugh. I was born in Islip, New York, and grew up on Long Island, NY, and in New Hampshire. I am an award-winning journalist who worked previously at WRHU-FM (Hempstead, NY), New Hampshire Public Radio (Concord, NH), ABC News (New York, NY), and WRIV (Riverhead, NY). I'm a sports fan, love talking politics, and working to make my community better and stronger!
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[UPDATE] Second Person Dead in Geismar Chemical Plant Explosion
A second person is now reported dead. The names of the two deceased are Scott Thrower, who died Friday in a hospital, and 29-year-old Zachary Green who died in the blast. Around 77 people were injured.
National Weather Service Issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shreveport, Bossier + More
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bossier, Caddo and Webster Parishes, as well as Harrison and Panola counties in Texas.
Louisiana Is the Second-Best Place to Retire in America
Where would most people move to for retirement? Many may say Florida, Arizona or even Texas, but are these states really the best for retirees? A new study claims Louisiana nearly tops the list of great retirement states.
[UPDATE] 19-Year-Old Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect Captured, Older Brother Killed in Shootout
According to CBS via WBZ-TV, after the lockdown was lifted, a Watertown homeowner felt he could leave house. He went outside to check on his property and notices a tear in his boat's winter wrap.
[UPDATE] Boston Police Say No Arrest Has Been Made in 2013 Boston Marathon Bombings
Contrary to prior reports, the Boston Police Department is now saying no arrest has been made. We will continue to monitor the story and update this post with new information.
[UPDATE] Explosions Rock Boston Marathon; Three Dead & More Than 100 Injured
CNN is reporting that one of three killed by the dual blasts was an 8-year-old boy and that eight children are among the 100+ currently hospitalized from injuries they sustained.
[UPDATE] Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio Named New Pope
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of the Roman Catholic Church has been named as the successor of Pope Benedict XVI. The Argentinian-born Bergoglio will carry the name Pope Francis I.