18 Aug 2023

Heat safety is a team effort

Summertime in the Natural State conjures up images of boating, swimming, grilling out with friends and family and holiday gatherings. However, summertime also means periods of extreme heat conditions. Over the last several weeks, heat indices of more than 105 degrees have caused a record number of Arkansans to suffer from heat related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

9 Jun 2023

USACE signs agreement with Arkansas Waterways Commission to update tow haulage at Murray Lock and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District entered into a cost-share Memorandum of Agreement with the Arkansas Waterways Commission to update tow haulage equipment at Murray Lock and Dam on June 9 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

19 May 2023

May 20-26 declared as Safe Boating Week in Arkansas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District in partnership with the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Entergy attended a Safe Boating Week Proclamation ceremony where Arkansas Governor Sarah Sanders declared May 20-26 as Safe Boating Week in the Natural State.

18 Apr 2023

International Boating and Water Safety Summit 2023

Little Rock District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. ChaTom “CT” Warren was a keynote speaker along with Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr., and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Wayne Arquin Jr., at this year’s International Boating and Water Safety Summit hosted by the National Safe Boating Council in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 16.

17 Feb 2023

Little Rock District National Engineers Week Employee Spotlights-2023

In honor of National Engineers Week, we will be introducing you to some of the best and brightest engineering minds we have in the Little Rock District.

17 Feb 2023

National Engineers Week - 2023

Engineer Week is a celebration that takes place on the third week of February annually because it coincides with President George Washington’s birthday. This is significant, since Washington is considered our Nation’s first engineer, and he also appointed the first engineer officers to the U.S. Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution.

22 Sep 2022

USACE Archaeological Program

When you think “archaeology” do you think “U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?” Probably not. Archaeology brings up images of Indiana Jones, dusty tombs and getting chased out of caverns by giant rolling boulders. Yet, despite this, USACE curates the second largest collection of cultural resources in the United States, second only to the Smithsonian Institution.

18 Feb 2022

DeJuan Carter receives Black Engineer of the Year Award

DeJuan Carter, chief of engineering and construction division for the Little Rock District is receiving a Modern Day and Technology award at the Black Engineer of the Year awards ceremony on Feb. 18, 2022.

16 Dec 2021

Little Rock District Commander, Col. Eric Noe presents safety award to the Ross Group

Little Rock District Commander, Col. Eric Noe in partnership with the USACE Louisville District presents an Excellence in Safety Award to the Ross Group.

3 Dec 2021

USACE employee’s great uncle accounted for from World War II

After 80 years, long time U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee Tim Peter’s great uncle, Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class George M. Gooch, finally returned home to be laid to rest.

25 Nov 2020

Native American Indian Heritage Month Employee Spotlight - Aaron Boswell

In honor of Native American Indian Heritage Month, we are highlighting some of our employees in the Little Rock District. First up is Aaron Boswell, from our Pine Bluff Site Office.

15 Sep 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight - Willis Bullard

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting some of our employees in the Little Rock District. First up is Willis Bullard from our Regulatory Division.

20 Apr 2020

To "Essential Personnel" everywhere - thank you.

Col. Noe, commander of the Little Rock District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shares a thank you message with all the nation’s essential personnel.

13 Feb 2020

Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Erin Cumbo Project Manager

February is Black History Month. The Corps of Engineers Little Rock District takes this time to honor and celebrate Black Americans’ achievements and their immeasurable impact on the history of the United States. As part of this observance month, we wanted to take some time to highlight some of our employees.