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February 18, 2022 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.
50 min
February 11, 2022 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.
38 min
February 04, 2022 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.
1 hr 10 min
January 28, 2022 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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1 hr 10 min
January 21, 2022 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.
30 min
January 14, 2022 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.
43 min
January 07, 2022 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".
1 hr 5 min
December 23, 2021 2021 in Review: 3 Biggest Takeaways
Jared reflects on his 3 biggest takeaways from this year’s guests and shares a few highlights from various episodes.
29 min
December 03, 2021 A Message to Kids from Santa!
Santa stopped by the studio to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas, and to let you know that he will be at the 2021 Winter Wonderland Christmas Parade in downtown Paragould on December 7th at 7pm.
2 min
November 26, 2021 Former Mayor of Tuckerman and Retired State Trooper David Dixon i.e. Santa Claus
David began his career as a State Trooper in 1984. During his first year, David was ordered by his post sergeant to play Santa at their Christmas party. Although he enjoyed the experience he didn't put the outfit back on until 2009. It was at that time he realized how much joy he could bring children, and after retiring in 2015 he decided to become Santa full-time and bring joy and laughter to young and old alike during each Christmas season. Visit https://neasanta.com/ to find out how to bring Santa to your next event.
31 min

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