McGehee educators unhappy with state legislator

Educators in McGehee have expressed disappointment with a member of the Arkansas Senate over his decision not to support a call to amend the state’s face mask mandate ban. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Jeff Owyoung, president of the McGehee School Board, and District... Read More.

McGehee woman charged in felony car theft

The McGehee Dermott The Times-News published an article on Wednesday, July 7 about the arrest of a McGehee woman who allegedly stole a car and was charged with felony theft. According to Criminal Investigator Clint Bradberry with the Desha County Sheriff's Department, Cortlyn Brianna Foster,... Read More.
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McGehee Police report rash of auto parts thefts

The McGehee Police Department has issued a warning to area residents about a rash of recent thefts of vehicle parts. According to the McGehee Dermott Times, McGehee Police have received about 20 reports of thefts of catalytic converters but believe the total number could be... Read More.
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McGehee woman killed in Wednesday accident

A two-vehicle accident in Drew County Wednesday resulted in the death of a McGehee woman. Nancy White, 69, was killed when the 2013 Kia she was driving west on U.S. Highway 278 crossed the center line and into the oncoming lane, striking the left side... Read More.

Japanese American Internment Museum reopens at McGehee

The WWII Japanese American Internment Museum at McGehee has reopened, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. Mayor Jeff Owyoung, the museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday for now. It has been closed during the pandemic. Admission to the museum... Read More.
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McGehee and Dermott set spring cleaning events

Spring cleaning events are planned at both McGehee and Dermott, according to the McGehee Dermott Times-News. The newspaper reported that annual spring cleanup activities have already started in Dermott and will run through April 2 while events in McGehee will begin March 29 and end... Read More.
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McGehee High School plants trees on campus

McGehee High School recently received five trees that were planted at the school playground as a part of a state program. According to the McGehee-Dermott Times News, McGehee High School was one of 15 schools statewide to get the trees through the Shade Trees on... Read More.
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McGehee farmer honored for soybean crop yield

A McGehee farmer has been recognized for his contributions to the soybean growing world. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Matt Miles was the winner of the “Champions” category in the 2020 “Grow for the Green” promotion sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board and... Read More.