(McGehee Dermott Times-News)

DeshaForward is a strategic planning organization that is creating a Comprehensive Community & Economic Development Plan for Desha County - "DeshaForward 2020 - Talent, Technology, and Transformation"

Vision Statement - DRAFT

Desha County is energized and focused on education, technology-based opportunities, and transformation into a competitive, development-ready 21st Century community.

Vision Elements:

Desha County's communities have vigorous, diversified, and technology-enhanced economies attracting people to earn a living, create neighborhoods and homes, and enjoy a wide variety of recreation choices.

Desha County is a shining example of the "good-life" in the Delta for those that live here and those that visit.

Every child or adult has the opportunity to be fully prepared for the next step in their personal and career development.

Every person lives with dignity in housing that improves their standard of living.

The history, heritage, gifts of talent, culture and race bring pride and continual dedication to moving Desha Forward into the 21st Century.

(Dumas Clarion)

(McGehee Dermott Times-News)