PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) -After 35 years of service with the Paragould Police Department, Police Chief Todd Stovall is moving on, but friends and coworkers were not letting him go quietly and threw him ...
KAIT: Police chief has a surprise party as he leaves the department
Paragould, Arkansas, offers a variety of attractions and experiences worth exploring. Natural Beauty: Crowley's Ridge State Park offers hiking trails, picnicking spots, and stunning views of the region's unique landscape. Outdoor Activities: Paragould is known for its opportunities for fishing, boating, and birdwatching.
Visitors Visiting Paragould? A City like No Other Paragould is located in Northeast Arkansas with an estimated population of around 26,113. Being located in the heart of the country allows easy travel to cities such as Memphis (88 miles), Little Rock (153 miles), and St. Louis (208 miles).
The mission of the Paragould Fire Department is to enhance the quality of life in our community by preventing or minimizing injury and loss of life or property resulting from fire or other emergencies, natural or man-made disasters that may occur within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Paragould.
The Paragould Library The Paragould Library opened in an upstairs room in 1933, supported by service clubs and individuals. Through subscriptions and a millage tax, the library finally achieved its own building. The widow of Ruport Wright, publisher of the Daily Press, left a generous bequest to build a modern library building.
Discover what attractions Paragould has to offer. Museum The Greene County Museum is located in the home of former Arkansas Governor J. Marion Futrell. The house, built in 1908, was actually falling in on itself. With perseverance and hard work, the Greene County Museum is now a landmark, a source of pride, and a center of activity for Northeast Arkansas and the surrounding areas. It is also ...
Paragould's History Brief History Paragould’s rich history should start with the city’s name itself. As the only Paragould in the world, the name was derived from a combination of the names of two railroad tycoons, J.W. Paramore and Jay Gould, whose railroad paths literally crossed in 1882 in a small community in central Greene County.