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Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including Maj. Gen.

Kimberly Peeples and Col. John Morrow, met with DeSoto County leaders to review critical infrastructure projects focused on flood control and wastewater management. The collaboration aims to modernize aging drainage systems and improve flood risk mitigation in response to rapid development and environmental shifts.

Discussions included potential federal funding and technical assistance for future drainage expansions. The initiative is part of a multi-year strategy to enhance infrastructure resilience against significant flood events, ensuring community safety and economic stability.