Behind the Badge: Brendan Baldridge on Safety, Beauty, and Responsibility

Brendan Baldridge has faithfully served Paragould for over 30 years, wearing many hats to help build a community that’s both safe and beautiful. In this episode, we explore two key areas of his work: supervising Code Enforcement and coordinating the city’s Sex Offender Registry.

Brendan shares why he’s so committed to the well-being of Paragould — from maintaining clean, safe neighborhoods to protecting the vulnerable through diligent offender tracking. He even tells an unforgettable story of rescuing a baby 15 years ago — a powerful reminder of the kind of moments that shape a career in public service.

📍 Topics include:

• What Code Enforcement really does

• How the Sex Offender Registry works at the city level

• Free tire disposal tips for residents

• That life-changing baby rescue story