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.

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.

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.

Living with Terminal Cancer - Manuel Johnson

Omer Overbay has spent much of his life serving Paragould and Greene County—and helping preserve the stories of our community.
Omer began working at the Greene County Jail in 1980 at just 19 years old. He later served as a deputy, joined the Paragould Police Department, led the Juvenile Office, and continued working part-time with the Sheriff’s Department. He also spent 20 years at Prestolite Wire and helped manage political campaigns for several local candidates.
Today, Omer serves as a code enforcement officer for the City of Paragould. He explains how the department has grown and changed, why hundreds of vacant homes have been condemned since 2021, and what it means to do things “with people, not to people.”
We also discuss Omer’s popular “A Look Back” posts, his love for historical photographs, and his passion for keeping Paragould’s history alive for future generations.

Omer Overbay has spent much of his life serving Paragould and Greene County—and helping preserve the stories of our community. Omer began working at the Greene County Jail in 1980 at just 19 years old. He later served as a deputy, joined the Paragould Police Department, led the Juvenile Office, and continued working part-time with the Sheriff’s Department. He also spent 20 years at Prestolite Wire and helped manage political campaigns for several local candidates. Today, Omer serves as a code enforcement officer for the City of Paragould. He explains how the department has grown and changed, why hundreds of vacant homes have been condemned since 2021, and what it means to do things “with people, not to people.” We also discuss Omer’s popular “A Look Back” posts, his love for historical photographs, and his passion for keeping Paragould’s history alive for future generations.

Omer Overbay has spent much of his life serving Paragould and Greene County—and helping preserve the stories of our community.
Omer began working at the Greene County Jail in 1980 at just 19 years old. He later served as a deputy, joined the Paragould Police Department, led the Juvenile Office, and continued working part-time with the Sheriff’s Department. He also spent 20 years at Prestolite Wire and helped manage political campaigns for several local candidates.
Today, Omer serves as a code enforcement officer for the City of Paragould. He explains how the department has grown and changed, why hundreds of vacant homes have been condemned since 2021, and what it means to do things “with people, not to people.”
We also discuss Omer’s popular “A Look Back” posts, his love for historical photographs, and his passion for keeping Paragould’s history alive for future generations.

Omer Overbay: A Look Back at Paragould

John Wallace is a former Army Ranger and the founder and owner of Ranger Tool and Die. He is courageous, confident, and committed to seeing things through no matter the obstacles.

John Wallace is a former Army Ranger and the founder and owner of Ranger Tool and Die. He is courageous, confident, and committed to seeing things through no matter the obstacles.

What being an Army Ranger teaches you about life with John Wallace

Ryan is a local celebrity who needs no introduction. He joins us on today’s podcast to talk about climate change, ice storms, tornadoes, biking and more.

Ryan is a local celebrity who needs no introduction. He joins us on today’s podcast to talk about climate change, ice storms, tornadoes, biking and more.

Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan

Jimmie Lou Fisher is friends with Bill Clinton, and she nearly beat Mike Huckabee in the 2001 governor's race. She’s experienced loss, failure and hardship without letting it define her. In this episode she joins us on the phone from her home in Paragould.

Jimmie Lou Fisher is friends with Bill Clinton, and she nearly beat Mike Huckabee in the 2001 governor's race. She’s experienced loss, failure and hardship without letting it define her. In this episode she joins us on the phone from her home in Paragould.

The Incredible Life & Political Career of Jimmie Lou Fisher

The Tech Paragould game is the greatest high school rivalry in Arkansas. We got coaches from both schools to join us for a conversation about life and basketball.

The Tech Paragould game is the greatest high school rivalry in Arkansas. We got coaches from both schools to join us for a conversation about life and basketball.

High School Boys Basketball Coaches Jace Watson (PHS) and Jeff Guiot (GCT)

The Tech Paragould game is the greatest high school rivalry in Arkansas. We got coaches from both schools to join us in person for a conversation about life and basketball.

The Tech Paragould game is the greatest high school rivalry in Arkansas. We got coaches from both schools to join us in person for a conversation about life and basketball.

High School Girls Basketball Coaches, Sonja Tate (PHS) and Matt Dean (GCT)

Gene has coached football, ran a car wash, served as a principal and is now the Greene County Tech district’s superintendent.

Gene has coached football, ran a car wash, served as a principal and is now the Greene County Tech district’s superintendent.

Greene County Tech School District Superintendent Gene Weeks

Debbie has led a school district through a F3 tornado, a fire and now a global pandemic. She digs ditches, takes little time off, is passionate about education, and today she joins us on the podcast.

Debbie has led a school district through a F3 tornado, a fire and now a global pandemic. She digs ditches, takes little time off, is passionate about education, and today she joins us on the podcast.

Paragould School District Superintendent Debbie Smith

Max Bishop is most likely the toughest man to ever walk the streets of Paragould. He’s worked on a bomb squad for the President, is undefeated in no holds bars MMA, trains mules, and more. In this episode he joins us to talk about everything from fighting to friendship.


 


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Max Bishop is most likely the toughest man to ever walk the streets of Paragould. He’s worked on a bomb squad for the President, is undefeated in no holds bars MMA, trains mules, and more. In this episode he joins us to talk about everything from fighting to friendship. https://www.paragouldpodcast.com/

Max Bishop is most likely the toughest man to ever walk the streets of Paragould. He’s worked on a bomb squad for the President, is undefeated in no holds bars MMA, trains mules, and more. In this episode he joins us to talk about everything from fighting to friendship.


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Becoming a Real Life Ninja/Cowboy with Max Bishop

Blake and Haley share their story of losing two children, being hit with waves of grief, and emerging stronger. Listen and learn how your worst nightmare can lead you into deeper joy. To learn more, check out Haley's book. <a href='https://www.paragouldpodcast.com/deck'>ParagouldPodcast.com/Deck</a>

Blake and Haley share their story of losing two children, being hit with waves of grief, and emerging stronger. Listen and learn how your worst nightmare can lead you into deeper joy. To learn more, check out Haley's book. ParagouldPodcast.com/Deck

Blake and Haley share their story of losing two children, being hit with waves of grief, and emerging stronger. Listen and learn how your worst nightmare can lead you into deeper joy. To learn more, check out Haley's book. <a href="https://www.paragouldpodcast.com/deck" rel="noopener noreferrer">ParagouldPodcast.com/Deck</a>

Life After the Death of Your Children w/ Blake and Haley Deck

Paragould Mayor, Josh Agee, sits down with us to talk about Paragould, politics, handling adversity and his plans to enhance the quality of life in our city.

Paragould Mayor, Josh Agee, sits down with us to talk about Paragould, politics, handling adversity and his plans to enhance the quality of life in our city.

Paragould Mayor, Josh&nbsp;Agee, sits down with us to talk about Paragould, politics, handling adversity and his plans to enhance the quality of life in our city.

The Road to Becoming Paragould’s Mayor with Josh Agee

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