Paragould Podcast

Carlton Jones, candidate for Arkansas Supreme Court

We had a unique treat to interview Carlton Jones, the district judge from Miller County, who is running for Arkansas Supreme Court! It was fun to hear his story about how he's been serving Arkansas communities for 35+ years and is ready and excited at the opportunity to serve the entire state if elected to the Supreme Court this year! 

Sue McGowan, former Director of Economic Development and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce

Sue is responsible for launching the Leadership Paragould program, recruiting many industrial employers, and much more. During her time with the Chamber of Commerce, Paragould saw tremendous growth. Still today she serves the city as a board member for local organizations and acts as a sounding board for our current leaders. In this episode we talk about how to recruit new businesses to our city, what makes Paragould unique, why we still don't have a Colton's Steakhouse, and so much more!

Jon Fulkerson and Meredith Smith talk about The Collins Theater!

The Collins Theater is nearly 100 years old! Jon, Meredith, and the whole team at The Collins Theater are working diligently every year to make it better and more diverse than ever. There are some really exciting events coming up in 2024, but first we talk about the history of the Collins and if it is haunted! 

Max Bishop returns after going viral saving a calf on a pond

Max Bishop, legendary ninja cowboy, returns to the show! Max was in our third episode ever, way back in 2021! This winter he went viral, making national news as video of him roping a baby calf stranded on a pond and pulling it to safety struck the hearts of many. Max has more stories about Mixed Martial Arts, being a good neighbor, persevering through pain and adversity, and why it's not a good idea to try to pick a fight with him or his friends. 

Holden Smith joined to share about losing parents early in life and being an entrepreneur

Holden Smith joined the show this week and shared incredible insight into life after losing a parent early in life. His perspective on life as he advances through many of the same life stages as his dad is full of wisdom. As Holden creates his own life as an adult, he carries with him the work ethic he learned from both his parents. 

Attorney Jeff Branch talks about the Jones Murder Trial!

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 all!

Mayor Josh Agee

Mayor Josh Agee joins the show to talk about what all the city has accomplished in 2023 and look forward to great plans for 2024! You won't want to miss this super informative episode! 

Kevin Gill, retired Women’s Basketball Coach and Administrator with Paragould Schools

Coach Kevin Gill has coached at GCT and Paragould Schools locally. His teams had multiple state title appearances and one win (as Ridgecrest Schools). In this extended episode, time flew by as we talked about so much more than sports. Relationships are vital to a healthy life. 

Trey Stafford, host of Stafford and Frigo on 104.9 The Fox

Trey Stafford got his start in Radio back when he was 9 years old in Marked Tree, AR. His local station wasn't giving enough updates on the school, so he filled the void and hasn't looked back since. This very entertaining episode details out Stafford's journey through radio to becoming one of the (if not the) most recognizable voices in Northeast Arkansas Radio. 

Judge David Goodson

Judge Goodson has been involved in many high profile cases in Northeast Arkansas over the last 30+ years including the conspiracy to commit murder of the Jones family and the West Memphis Three! He shares about what it's like to be a judge and some about his upbringing in Black Oak, AR where he knew celebrities Jim Dandy and John Grisham!