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3.8 magnitude earthquake hits town near Dyersburg, TN
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake near northern Dyer County this morning. The earthquake happened in Ridgely, Tennessee at around 3 a.m. Ridgely also experienced a 1.6 earthquake about two weeks ago, Earthquake Track says. According to the Dyersburg Emergency Operations has not indicated any reports of damage. […]
Upcoming Lane Closures on Route 164 Near Steele for Pavement Repairs
SIKESTON—Route 164 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Interstate 55 to Route D near Steele, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 21 through Friday, June 7 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area. For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast. ###Visit here for more details.
Some archaeological sites in New Madrid County, Missouri have restricted addresses for good reason
New Madrid County is located in what people refer to as the Bootheel of Missouri. When people hear New Madrid, they probably think about the major Missouri earthquake of December 16, 1811. They may not be aware of all the notable archaeological sites in New Madrid County.
Upcoming Closure on MO Route 153 in New Madrid for Culvert Maintenance
Route 153 in New Madrid County, Missouri, will be closed temporarily between Route B and County Road 248 near Tallapoosa for culvert replacement. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has scheduled the closure for Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Traffic signs will guide motorists during this time. For more information or assistance, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center or visit their website. This maintenance helps maintain roadway safety and efficiency.'Visit here for more details.
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