5 Mar 2026

Groundbreakings, ribbon cutting indicate progress on eastern Arkansas groundwater, flood protection initiatives

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District marked three major infrastructure milestones in eastern Arkansas yesterday, Mar. 3, 2026. The events included groundbreaking ceremonies for the Grand Prairie Region Project and the Bayou Meto Basin Project and a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the successful installation of three new gearboxes at Graham Burke Pumping Station. All three achievements reflect significant advances in safeguarding Arkansas's water resources and the communities that rely on these critical water supplies.

12 Apr 2024

Memphis District adds third dry dock to river maintenance fleet, christens in honor of former employee, U.S. Army veteran

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District gathered at Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY) April 2 to christen its newest dry dock in honor of Billy Manley, a former employee who served as yards and docks chief for five years until his passing in 2020. Ensley Engineer Yard professionals use dry dock structures approximately 310 days a year to repair and maintain marine vessels belonging to the Memphis District, its sister districts, and partner agencies.