Paragould Podcast

Celebrate inspiring stories curated from the amazing people who live in Paragould, Arkansas. Be encouraged, inspired, and proud of the city you call home.

Paragould Podcast is a news podcast hosted by paragouldpodcast, with 299 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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  Episode #299

  Putting Paragould on the Map with Paula Lerma

  Oct 2, 202633 min

  Did you know Paragould has a Director of Travel and Tourism? Paula Lerma joins Jared to explain what that job involves and why attracting visitors matters to everyone who calls Paragould home. Paula shares her journey from working in education to pursuing a career built around the outdoors, storytelling, and helping people enjoy a place. Just as she was preparing to move away for the right opportunity, the job she’d been looking for opened up right here. They discuss her first six months in the role, including the Car and Air Show that brought roughly 3,000 people to town, established favorites like Loose Caboose and the Bluegrass Festival, and new ideas like a farm-to-table event. Along the way, Paula explains how tourism supports local businesses and helps more people discover what makes Paragould worth a visit.

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  Episode #298

  Living with Terminal Cancer - Manuel Johnson

  Sep 25, 202643 min

  When Manuel Johnson noticed a knot in his groin, he didn’t think much of it. Within weeks, he was facing a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma and learning that the usual treatment options would not work for him. Manuel joins us to talk about living with terminal cancer, the good life he’s grateful to have lived, and the relationship with God that gives him comfort as he faces what’s ahead. It’s an honest conversation about suffering, faith, and gratitude.

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  Episode #296

  25 Years After 9/11: Michael Tolson’s Story from NYC

  Sep 11, 202641 min

  Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, Michael Tolson joins us to share his firsthand experience of that day. Michael, now the owner and chef of Chow at 118, was living and working in New York City at the time. Had he not been running late for work that morning, he could have been exiting the subway at the World Trade Center as the attacks began. Instead, from less than a mile away, he witnessed the second plane strike the South Tower. In this episode, Michael reflects on what he saw, the confusion and fear of that morning, and the grief that settled over New York City in the days that followed. He also shares how the attacks affected daily life and permanently changed the mood of the city he called home. As we mark 25 years since September 11, we’re honored to help preserve and share Michael’s story.

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  Episode #295

  From Paragould to the National Stage with Soccer Coach Jonathan Davis

  Sep 4, 202653 min

  Jonathan Davis joins the Paragould Podcast to share the story of the Predators girls soccer team and its remarkable journey from Arkansas State Cup finalists to regional champions and national competitors. Jonathan explains how years of playing together, strong chemistry, talented athletes, and a team-first mentality helped the Predators reach the national stage. He also discusses coaching the GCT High School girls soccer team, the differences between club and high school soccer, and how athletics can helpDent young people become thoughtful, intentional leaders. Beyond the soccer field, Jonathan and his wife own Prestige Real Estate Group and Prestige Tax Advisors. They also invest in property and build spec homes through JAHHN Properties, including projects utilizing Paragould’s land bank. Jonathan shares about their work and offers practical insight into understanding and managing your numbers. This episode is about much more than soccer. It’s a conversation about coaching, teamwork, business, and investing in the future of Paragould.

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  Episode #294

  Educator First: Matt McGowan’s 25 Years in Education

  Aug 28, 20261h 9m

  Matt McGowan is the Assistant Superintendent of the Paragould School District and is now in his 25th year in education. In this episode, Matt shares his journey from growing up in Paragould and playing basketball at Greene County Tech to earning a scholarship at Williams Baptist University. He reflects on teaching and coaching at Wynne alongside DeAngelo Williams, returning home to coach football, softball, and basketball at Paragould, and eventually moving into district-wide leadership. Matt also discusses his commitment to being an educator first, the growing role of technology and AI in helping students learn, and the opportunities now available through the district’s partnership with Black River Technical College, including the possibility for students to graduate from high school with an associate degree at no cost.

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