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  • June

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    Contract Award | Memphis District awards $8.4M contract for landing barge, a significant step towards completing stringout overhaul

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District awarded an $8.4 million firm-fixed-price contract to Conrad Shipyard LLC, of Morgan City, Louisiana, for the purchase of a steel-hulled deck barge, June 3, 2025.

  • November

    The Memphis District and its partners recently gathered at the Goose Pond Pump Station Rehab site in Alexander County, Illinois, to celebrate the beginning of a significant project with none other than a Wrench Turning Ceremony. At the ceremony were , Our Non-Federal Partner with the Cairo Drainage District, Mike Turner and Contractor Partner Randy Kinder were both present for the ceremony. Memphis District Commander and District Engineer Col. Brian Sawser, Deputy for Programs and Project Management Donny Davidson, and Project Manager Marsha Raus also attended and represented for the USACE Memphis District.

    Wrench Turning Ceremony | Goose Pond Pump Station Rehab

    The Memphis District and its partners gathered at the Goose Pond Pump Station Rehab site in Alexander County, Illinois, to celebrate the start of a project with a Wrench Turning Ceremony.

  • July

    IN THE PHOTO, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District promoted Shane Callahan, pictured above, to the engineering and construction division chief role. In this role, he is responsible for flood risk management, engineering and construction, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water supply projects within the Memphis District's boundaries, including portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky. (USACE photo by VI Specialist Vance Harris)

    Memphis District appoints new engineering and construction division chief

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District promoted Shane Callahan to the engineering and construction division chief role. In this role, he is responsible for flood risk management, engineering and construction, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water supply projects within the Memphis District's boundaries, including portions of Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky.

  • March

    Crews working on the St. Johns Outlet Scour Repairs project near New Madrid, Missouri, are making great progress as they now work to place stone to protect the outlet control structure and bayou from erosion and scouring due to the interior drainage and Mississippi River backwater effects. This is part of our maintenance efforts to maintain the Mississippi River and Tributaries Project, ensuring the continued reliability of our flood risk management system in the valley.

    Project Update | St. Johns Outlet Scour Repair

    The Memphis District's St. John's Outlet Scour Repairs project, near New Madrid, Missouri, continues making progress as workers are now placing stone to protect the outlet control structure and bayou from erosion and scouring due to the interior drainage and Mississippi River backwater effects.

  • May

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District officially launched its new, $25.5 million Bank Grading Unit (BGU), “Grader 1”, with a May 2 christening ceremony on a boat ramp located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee.

    USACE Memphis christens replacement, $25.5M bank grading unit "Grader 1"

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District officially launched its new, $25.5 million Bank Grading Unit (BGU), “Grader 1”, with a christening ceremony held on the afternoon of May 2 at a boat ramp located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. Event attendees included Mississippi Valley Division Commander Maj. Gen. Diana Holland, Memphis District Commander Col. Brian Sawser, Grader 1's project delivery team and project partners, and several members from the Memphis District Employee and Retiree Communities. Vessel christenings are widely considered an important part of nautical culture with many associated customs practiced for centuries now. While variations do exist, the overall purpose is to request protection for the vessel and crew while navigating the waterways of the world.