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The Southwestern Division of the Corps of Engineers and its partners along the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System (MKARNS) hosted a media day March 9 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the system that strategically connects the heartland of the United States with the rest of the world. The event was followed by the christening of the new Corps survey vessel Peevy. The media-only event was livestreamed for the public March 9 on Facebook from the Dardanelle Lock and Dam Overlook in Russellville, Ark., as one of many commemorative events being held throughout 2021. According to Jay Woods, public affairs officer for the Little Rock Engineer District, about 50 people attended. |