Paragould Podcast

The Old Greene County Courthouse stands as the symbol of our great city, and Judge Randy Philhours is one of the primary reasons it is still standing. Judge Philhours joins us on this episode to talk about the preservation of the courthouse, the Dr Jones double murder and what it's like living in a haunted house. 

Stan Jones is the creator and owner of the Stan Jones Mallard Lodge, which was recently dubbed on the top 7 hunting lodges in the United States. Stan reveals how the lodge got started and the secret sauce that draws in engineers from Mercedes Benz in Germany, multiple governors and other politicians, musicians, celebrities, and even Seal Team 6 to duck hunt at his lodge here in Arkansas.

Stan also opens up about the tragic death of his wife in an automobile accident, how it impacted his kids, and how he learned to grieve. Download this episode now!

Judge Dan Stidham serves as a Circuit Judge in Arkansas, but he is best known for representing Jessie Misskelley during the West Memphis 3 case. Judge Stidham opens up on this episode about his involvement in the case as well as the sudden loss of his own son just last year.

As we wrap up our month-long emphasis on education in our city, we are excited to have Scott Gerrish on the podcast. Mr. Gerrish is the Superintendent of Greene County Tech Schools and a lifelong resident of Paragould.

Scott attended elementary school at GCT and middle school at Oak Grove. The stories of the educators who poured into his life at a young age are truly inspirational. This is an episode worth sharing.

Bob Branch returns to discuss the history of education in Paragould and Greene County. 

Dr. Nick Jankoviak joins us on the Paragould Podcast. Dr. J's story begins with a humble upbringing in Michigan before providence moved him and his wife to Paragould. He now is at the helm of the Paragould School District with a servant's heart and a passion for the welfare of the kids in our city.

Terry Austin is a life-long resident of Paragould and a graduate of Crowley's Ridge Academy. He now serves as CRA's Administrator and chief cheerleader. 

This is part 1 of our 4-part series focusing on education in Paragould. 

Founder of the Greene County Rescue Squad and owner of Heath Funeral Home, Butch Heath, joins us on this week’s episode of the Paragould Podcast!

Joining us on the Paragould Podcast is Paragould native and professional basketball player, Skyler Bowlin. Skyler has been playing pro basketball in Europe since 2011. He's back stateside for a visit, and we are excited to welcome him on the podcast. You won't want to miss it!

Kevin Lang is our guest on today's episode of the Paragould Podcast. Kevin spent the earliest years of his life living in the old No1 Fire Station, which is now the Post Office parking lot. He would eventually serve as a firefighter and later be appointed as the chief where he would serve for 15 years. He is now the Director of Planning and Development for the city of Paragould.