99.9 KTDY » gulf of mexico

Lafayette Man Ordered To Submit To Exam In BP Case

Steve Wiley — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:00:48 +0000

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has refused to overturn a ruling that compels a BP rig supervisor to submit to a medical exam. Donald Vidrine, of Lafayette, La. has been ordered to undergo the exam to determine if he is fit to be questioned under oath for civil litigation resulting from the Deepwater [...]

5 US Hotspots Where Hurricanes May Cause Severe Damage

Camilla Turner — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:41:53 +0000

Everyone knows that the last two hurricane seasons have been pretty bad. But just how bad were they? Experts say that actually we had just gotten used to an unnaturally low level of hurricane activity, with relatively few major hurricanes hitting the East Coast over the last 30 years. But we may rest on our [...]

What Are America's Cleanest and Dirtiest Beaches?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:22:43 +0000

If you’re planning a waterfront vacation, it may alarm you to know that a new report reveals sewage and storm water pollution in beaches across the US could put your health at risk — and you might be surprised to learn which beaches are the cleanest.

Watch a Brave Kayaker Rescue an Injured Dog Swimming in the Gulf of Mexico [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:20:35 +0000

Rory O’Connor was fishing off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico on Jan. 7th when he suddenly noticed a dog paddling toward him. As you can see in this video, O’Connor helped the injured pup into his kayak before bringing him to a local veterinarian. Once there, the Hungarian Vizsla’s microchip was [...]