Paragould Podcast
1) Paragould’s Year in Review + Preview: A Conversation with Mayor Josh Agee
Mayor Josh Agee returns to The Paragould Podcast for his annual State of the City conversation — his sixth appearance on the show. In this episode, Josh walks us through what the City of Paragould has...Show More
2) From Paragould to Vegas in 8 Seconds, with Bull Rider Eli Edgar
In this episode of The Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Eli Edgar, a junior professional bull rider whose journey moved quickly from the stands to the arena. At just 14 years old, a moment at the S...Show More
3) A Life of Quiet Impact with Jim Jackson
In this episode, we sit down with longtime friend and community pillar Jim Jackson to explore a lifetime of quiet leadership and faithful service in Paragould. Jim grew up in his family’s downtown bus...Show More
4) Building Races, Building Community with Paragould Run Co. Founders Chris Collier and Shawn Goodson
This week on The Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Shawn Goodson and our own producer, Chris Collier, co-founders of the Paragould Run Company. What began in 2023 with a simple question: “Why not us...Show More
5) Teaching Teens to Believe: The Culture Behind GCT Band
GCT Band Directors Kim Webb and Nathan Anderson join us to share the story behind the back-to-back Arkansas state marching band titles and the culture that’s transforming their program from the inside...Show More
6) At Home, At Peace: Hospice Stories That Matter
This week on The Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Frankenberger and Catherine Bradley from Legacy Hospice to explore the often misunderstood world of end-of-life care. Amanda shares how a “l...Show More
7) The Future of PPD: Chief Henson on Change, Culture & Character
In this episode, we sit down with Chad Henson, the new Chief of Police for the Paragould Police Department — a man whose journey has taken him from protecting the skies as a Federal Air Marshal to ser...Show More
8) What the AMMC–Baptist Merger Means for Paragould
In this episode of The Paragould Podcast, we sit down with Brad Bloemer, CEO of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, and Brad Parsons, Vice President of Market Operations for Baptist Memorial Health Car...Show More
9) Reair! The Eagle Pride Marching Band Wins State.... Again!
In celebration of the Eagle Pride Band’s back-to-back state championships, we’re revisiting our conversation with Band Director Kim Webb — the first female director in Arkansas 5A–7A competition to wi...Show More
10) From Battlefield to Healing Field: Dr. Jen Calvert’s Story
From Blytheville to the battlefield to holistic healing, Dr. Jen Calvert’s story is one of grit, faith, and transformation. Told she couldn’t handle the Army because she “liked her hair and makeup too...Show More