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  • How an Oil Trough flood meeting shaped a top USACE leader

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 62, low: 31.
  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A Quiet Leader's Lasting Impact: Craig Pierce retires after 35 years of Federal Service. (statenews.net) — Oil Trough gets a notable mention in Craig Pierce’s career story, recalling how a mayor’s concerns over local flooding and levee issues helped shape his early USACE experience. The article profiles Pierce’s 35-year federal career, highlighting his quiet but influential leadership in the Little Rock District, his dual military and civilian service, and the legacy he leaves as he retires in early 2026.
   

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