New Madrid News

Modern-day treasure hunting is being used to expand earthquake awareness to visitors and residents of a town nearly destroyed by one of the largest quakes ever recorded in the United States.

In the early 1800s, the most forceful earthquakes to ever hit the continental United States struck 200 miles from Nashville, in New Madrid, Mo.

Executive Committee Chairperson Jan McElwrath, left, with the Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission presents a plaque of appreciation to Joe Lane.

NST= 9, Nph= 9, Dmin=234.5 km, Rmss=0.65 sec, Gp=119, M-type="Nuttli" surface wave magnitude , Version=T us2008uqbk Earthquake Summary Felt Reports mbLg 2.7 . Tectonic Summary EARTHQUAKES IN THE STABLE ...

Parts of the region were shaken overnight as another earthquake rumbled along the Wasbah fault zone.

With the help of the city of New Madrid and the New Madrid County Highway Department, the New Madrid County Health Department is once again helping to "prevent, promote and protect" the area.

Many of you already know about our annual Heartland Blood Drive that takes place each January.

Linda Hamra of Sikeston, a new VNA Hospice volunteer. Four new Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Missouri hospice volunteers have recently completed training.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office, New Madrid County Sheriff's Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are continuing an investigation into ...

State Rep. Terry Swinger, D-Caruthersville, right, and the Pemiscot County Port Authority President Duane Michie who is also the chairman of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.

A volunteer firefighter was killed after being struck by a fireworks mortar during a city Fourth of July display along the Mississippi River.Bill Poley, 40, of Marston, Mo., was helping light fireworks Friday ...

During the winter of 1811-1812 three very large earthquakes devastated the area and were felt throughout most of the Nation.

New Madrid County has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development.

The swollen Mississippi River passed downtown Cape Girardeau Wednesday, June 18, 2008.

Reported by: Chris Hernandez Email: hernandez@nbcactionnews.com Last Update: 10:47 pm KANSAS CITY, Mo.

"Here's the place where the earthquake occurred," says Lupei Zhu, pointing to a map on the wall outside his office on the SLU campus.

To the surprise of many, the earthquake on April 18, 2008 , about 120 miles east of St.

Make plans to attend the Cabela's King Kat Tournament and all of the activities that will be held on May 30 & 31. There will be an Arts & Crafts show, a Car & Motorcycle show, Family Fun Fest, Kids Skeet Shoot, Archery, and Fishing Tournies, Food, and lots of fun. For more information or to register for the arts and crafts or car show, call the Chamber office at 573-748-5300.

In less than 24 hours, a swarm of 28 small earthquakes was recorded near Ridgely, Tenn., a city 109 miles southeast of Cape Girardeau.

In less than 24 hours, a swarm of 28 small earthquakes was recorded near Ridgely, Tenn., a city 109 miles southeast of Cape Girardeau.