Paragould Podcast

01/03/2024

NOW LIVE! World Champion and record holder in Xtreme Fast Draw, Jiles Wright joined the show to talk about how to be the best in the world at anything, plus so much more! You can listen to every episode of the Paragould Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

28/02/2024

WORLD RECORD HOLDER Jiles Wright joined the show this week! We got to hear Jiles' incredible story about surviving a plane crash, serving as a police officer, and how he became the World Record Holder in fastest time in the Xtreme Fast Draw Association with a successful target hit in 0.260s. Our episode releases Friday morning where you can hear all about the man who is a faster shot than anyone on Tombstone!

23/02/2024

Today you can listen to our conversation with Sgt. Luke Morris of the Greene County Jail. If you have ever wondered what a day in the life of a jailer looks like or how someone could go to work in a tense place like that every single day, give this episode a listen!

20/02/2024

In just a year and a half at the Greene County Jail, Sgt. Luke Morris has built a solid reputation with Jail leadership and administration. In this week's episode we talk with Luke about what it takes to remain calm in a chaotic situation, leadership, and a day in the life of a jailer. You can hear this episode on Friday wherever you get your podcasts!

16/02/2024

NEW EPISODE NOW LIVE!!! Judge Carlton Jones for Arkansas Supreme Court Position 2 joined the show recently to talk about how he has been serving Arkansas communities for 35+ years. He's on the ballot for the Arkansas Supreme Court and we just couldn't pass up the opportunity to hear directly from a candidate for the first time! You can listen to this episode of the Paragould Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

15/02/2024

A special episode this week as our guest is Arkansas Supreme Court candidate, Carlton Jones. In 2010 Judge Jones was the first African American to be elected to the District Prosecuting Attorney role in Miller County, AR. Since 2015, he has served the same community as the District Judge and now has hopes to serve our entire state within the State Supreme Court. This was a very informative episode about how our court systems work, but more importantly, a snapshot into the life of a man who has dedicated 36 years of his life to serving Arkansas Communities.

You can listen to this week's episode wherever you get your podcasts starting Friday morning! To learn more about Judge Jones, visit judgecarltonjones.com or his page Judge Carlton Jones for Arkansas Supreme Court Position 2.

09/02/2024

📣NOW LIVE🎉 Our conversation with Sue McGowan is now live! You can listen to The Paragould Podcast anywhere you get podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Give this week's episode a listen and then get out and get involved in making Paragould an even greater city! Maybe YOU can be the next Sue McGowan!

08/02/2024

Our guest this week is long overdue! Sue McGowan calls herself an “ordinary citizen,” but few citizens have the list of accomplishments she has after 17 years as the Director of Economic Development and CEO of the Paragould Chamber of Commerce! She received a lifetime achievement award a few years ago and with an amazing team around her can certainly say she has left Paragould better than she found it!

We are all in for a real treat when this episode airs starting this Friday morning! You can download the Paragould Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!

02/02/2024

Live now! Learn about the rich history of Collins Theatre of Paragould, AR on this week's episode! Jon Fulkerson and Meredith Smith joined the podcast to talk about their connection with The Collins, its great history, and what we can expect in 2024 and beyond! It is truly a special gift that Paragould still has this historic landmark that is getting better year after year!

01/02/2024

Excited and honored to a part of this event with Paragould High School

Our EAST program has come together and created an NEA student training opportunity for EAST students in April! Special guest trainers are Paragould Podcast and we are so greatful they said YES to this!

Paragould High School is happy to host this event for NEA EAST students. The date remains private and available only to those who register through their facilitator.

01/02/2024

This week we talk about Collins Theatre of Paragould, AR! Jon Fulkerson and Meredith Smith dropped by to share with us about this the nearly 100 years of history of The Collins, whether or not it is haunted, and the exciting, diverse offerings coming up in 2024! You won't want to miss this very informative episode!

26/01/2024

Max Bishop's episode is now live! Max made national news last week when the video of him helping a neighbor rescue a baby calf on a frozen pond when viral. But that's just a normal day for Max who places a high value on being a good neighbor and simply put, a decent human being. He rejoined our show three years after his first visit, which was our third episode ever and third most listened to of all time. This is another very entertaining episode that we think you're going to love. Plus, there was an unexpected special guest right in the middle of our interview!

You can listen to The Paragould Podcast wherever you get your podcasts, though most of our listeners use Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

24/01/2024

We are thrilled to have Max Bishop return to the studio this week! Max made local news recently as he helped a neighbor whose baby calf was stranded on an iced over pond. Even though he had injured his bicep and shoulder just a few months before, he was able to rope the calf and pull it to safety. You can view the story on Region 8 News: https://www.kait8.com/2024/01/19/paragould-cowboy-rescues-calf-neighbors-frozen-pond/

19/01/2024

📣 New Episode Alert! 📣

Holden Smith's insight into grief and family values were incredibly encouraging to us this week! This episode is a must-listen as we gain wisdom from Holden's experiences from losing parents young to starting a small business.

You can catch this episode and every episode of the Paragould Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

18/01/2024

Tonight at The Crossing!

Public Input Meetings for Paragould’s Active Transportation Network will be held in preparation for the 2024 RAISE Grant. Please attend so you can provide input on proposed routes that will better connect our community. We want to know what would make travel more efficient and safer for you!

17/01/2024

Owner of Lennox Insurance, Holden Smith dropped by the studio this week! In this episode we talk about how to deal with grief, how to comfort those in grief, and even what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the insurance world! We really enjoyed our time with Holden and hope you enjoy this episode!

12/01/2024

Now Available! Jeff Branch doesn't fit the typical mold of a lawyer, and he's proud of it! From his long hair to the discipline he learned from his dad to save money, Jeff stands out in the crowd of attorneys in this area. One of his first big cases was the infamous Jones murder trial, but this episode is about so much more!

You can find every episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

10/01/2024

Jeff Branch knew in Kindergarten that he wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps and be a lawyer in Paragould. Early in his tenure, he got some of his first action as a deputy prosecutor on the infamous Jones murder trial! As a retired lawyer, Jeff has a lot of opinions and wasn't afraid to spill it all!

You can look forward to this episode being available Friday morning! Get it everywhere you listen to podcasts!

09/01/2024

Opportunity to hear from city leadership and have your voice heard! Mark your calendar !

Public Input Meetings for Paragould’s Active Transportation Network will be held in preparation for the 2024 RAISE Grant. Please attend so you can provide input on proposed routes that will better connect our community. We want to know what would make travel more efficient and safer for you!

05/01/2024

🎉The first episode of 2024 is now live!🎉

You can listen to Paragould City Mayor, Josh Agee on this week's episode of The Paragould Podcast! Josh joined us to talk about a lot to celebrate in 2023 and anticipate in 2024. We think you'll love this episode, which can be found wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, etc.

04/01/2024

We are excited to kick off 2024 with another visit from Mayor Josh Agee! Mayor Agee talked about what all accomplishments we can celebrate across the city in 2023 and what we can look forward to in 2024! This episode releases Friday morning, wherever you get your podcasts!

29/12/2023

Live now! Coach Kevin Gill dropped by to finish off our year. Coach Gill started at Greene County Tech back in 1984 as an assistant, but when the Head Coach position for the Lady Rams came available, he jumped at the opportunity. They would face off against the Eagles in the '92 State Finals, losing, but getting redemption by beating GCT in '93!.

You can hear our full interview wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcast, or Google Podcast are our most popular spots.

27/12/2023

Our final episode of the year is a special one! Coach Kevin Gill came by the studio to close out the year. Coach Gill spent 30 years at Paragould School District as a women's basketball coach and administrator. This episode features so much more than just talk about a state championship win, and so much more about how important relationships are to your life.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

We are about to wrap up our third full year of the Paragould Podcast. It was an exciting year which included our first ever food tour around Paragould. We are looking forward to another great year and a great lineup of guests in 2024. We hope you have a Happy New Year!

22/12/2023

Trey Stafford's episode of the Paragould Podcast is now live! Trey might be the youngest person ever to host his own radio show, getting his start at an AM station in Marked Tree back in middle school. He is a man who loves all of Northeast Arkansas and made a stop in Paragould before the station moved to Jonesboro.

You can catch this episode and every episode of The Paragould Podcast wherever you get your podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, and more). Jonesboro Radio Group @104.9 The Fox

20/12/2023

Trey Stafford! It was an honor to have Trey from Jonesboro Radio Group & 104.9 The Fox in our studio recently to talk about how he got started in radio and why it brings him so much joy. He certainly is no rookie when it came to recording a podcast and we hope you enjoy this episode, which airs on Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!

14/12/2023

Airing tomorrow! Judge David Goodson joined the podcast. He shared with us about his involvement in some of Northeast Arkansas' largest legal cases in the last 30+ years, including the Local scandal of the Jones murders and the West Memphis Three! He completes a legendary trio from Black Oak, AR, including Jim Dandy, John Grisham, and himself!

07/12/2023

This week's guests are Brent and Amanda Waugh from John 3:16 Ministries! John 3:16 has been a place where many people in Paragould have found freedom from addiction and substance abuse. Their story is a powerful one and they hope the transformation they've both experienced individually can inspire anyone currently in addiction to find help and hope. Look for this week's episode to air beginning Friday morning!

01/12/2023

Live now! Dan Stidham joined the show for a second time to talk about The West Memphis Three, and his new book A Harvest of Innocence. The book is a memoir of the effect the trial had on his life and how he has continued to support defending his client to this day. You can listen to this episode and all previous episodes wherever you get your podcasts.

29/11/2023

West Memphis Three defense attorney, Dan Stidham joined the show to talk about his new book, A Harvest of Innocence. Dan joined our show first back in September 2022. You can get a copy of the new book and get it signed at Weber's Book House in downtown Paragould on December 9, from 1-3pm.