Paragould Podcast

Steve Garmrath Talks About the Cost of Addiction and His Road to Redemption

Steve grew up in Paragould, was a star athlete in high school, played D-1 football for UCA (rooming down the hall from Scotty Pippin), and coached at the high school level. He seemed to have achieved the American Dream... just to lose it all to addiction. You can't miss Steve tell his riveting story of hardship, loss, and redemption.

Owner of Adam’s Nursery and Member of the Paragould City Council, Neal Adams

Neal Adams is our guest on this episode of the Paragould Podcast. A lifelong resident of Paragould, Neal is the co-owner of Adams Nursery and has an inspiring story of how hard work and passion can turn dreams into reality.

The Owners of Shadrach’s Coffee, Gabe and Tiffany Black

Gabe and Tiffany have an interesting and inspiring story that brought them together and ultimately brought them to Paragould. They are now the owners of Shadrach's Coffee in Paragould and are about to break ground on a second location.

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45 Year Paragould Parks and Recreation Veteran, Pat Austin

Pat Austin joins us on the Paragould Podcast this week to talk about her love for creating environments within our city for kids and families to enjoy for generations.

 

Pat's love for Paragould and its people is unmatched. After more than 45 years with the Paragould Parks and Recreation department, she has a unique perspective on just how far we've come--including the development and management of our Community Center and Water Park.

April Biggs Talks About the Fight for Her Life Against Breast Cancer

In October of 2020, April Biggs got the news no woman wants to hear: "You have breast cancer." Listen to her inspiring story of courage and hope for others battling this dreaded disease.

Radio Personality and Co-Owner of MOR Media, Big O--Brian Osborn

Brian Osborn (Big O) lives and breathes Paragould. He is a co-owner of MOR Media, a radio personality, and a guy who knows just about everything about our city. 

Paragould’s New Head Football Coach David Gunn

An Arkansas native, Mr. Gunn is no stranger to athletics, especially football. His resume includes playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1984-87, which included the 1984 Liberty Bowl and the 1987 Orange Bowl; winning several conference and state championships in his 11 years coaching high school football in Arkansas and Texas; 11 years experience as an assistant coach at Arkansas State University where he served as Interim Head Coach in the GoDaddy Bowl in 2012; and 4 years experience as the Assistant Athletic Director for Football at Auburn University.

 

Coach Gunn says, "I want to win games as much as anyone else, but my utmost concern as a coach has always been developing the person inside the player."

 

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Paragould Band Director Richie Williams

Richie Williams came home to the Paragould School District as Director of Bands in 2007. Since that time, he has become what many refer to as the Nick Saban of band directors--building one of the most successful programs in the state of Arkansas and recognized across the nation. The Paragould Pride Marching Band has now won the Arkansas state championship a record six consecutive seasons!

Richie has a passion for the people of Paragould. He claims that excellence is not a geographic phenomenon and that anything can be accomplished, anywhere, as long as you’re willing to put the time, effort, and energy into it.

Josh Agee on His First Year as Paragould’s Mayor

Paragould Mayor Josh Agee returns to talk about his first year in office. From the 8-Mile Trail, to a new city website, to the newly announced Farmer's Market, Josh says Paragould is in the driver's seat. All this, he argues, is to improve Paragould's quality of life, which stands on 4 pillars: safety, schools, healthcare, and good jobs.

Chief Master Sergeant and Author Ted Mabry

Ted served on the bomb squad, worked alongside the CIA and fought in Vietnam.  During his military career, Ted received a variety of badges and medals, most notably the Bronze Star Medal & Airman's Medal. In this episode, Ted shares how he earned those medals, and how he (in his own words) has "lived a full life with no regrets".