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- Mother charged with permitting abuse
A 37-year-old Paragould woman was charged Dec. 23 with one count of permitting abuse of a child after she allegedly ignored a court order and instructions by officials from the state Department of Human ...
- Hunter plunges in to new role as district judge
Ron Hunter's first day on the job as Poinsett County District Judge wasn't that much different from his old job as assistant county prosecutor.
- More of this story
Carol Haynes/Daily Press By Carol Haynes chaynes@paragoulddailypress.com Walking in a winter wonderland, children and parents enrolled in Paragould's Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters ...
- Good Samaritans aid elderly couple
A Paragould couple has been overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers after a Christmas wish was granted that will make a remarkable change in their lives.
- Ice Patches on Some Arkansas Roads
A mixture of rain, sleet and freezing rain continues to fall in parts of Arkansas, creating ice patches on some highways.
- The top 10 tales of 2008
Daily Press Staff 1. Spring flooding Publication date: March 20 A major storm flooded most of the county, with a majority of county roads under water.
- Baby new year
Although Arkansas Methodist Medical Center was prepared for the first baby born in 2009 on New Year's Day, none were born.
- Paragould Residents Filling Up At Near $1 a Gallon
Filling up for $1 or near it a gallon is a reality for some Paragould residents as the new Murphey Express opens in similar fashion to one late last year in Jonesboro.
- Mayor gives city year in review
Paragould Mayor Mike Gaskill gave a preview of his state of the city address, which he usually delivers in January, by reviewing some of the changes and decisions that affected Paragould in 2008.
- Council amends 2008 budget
The Paragould City Council approved its amended budget for 2008 at Mondaya s meeting.
- Warmath new city attorney
Randy Philhours attended his last meeting of the Paragould City Council as city attorney Monday night.
- Train collision kills 2 teens
Two Paragould teens were killed Sunday when their truck was struck by a train, according to a report from the Arkansas State Police.
- Girl finds, returns $300
What would you do if you found $300 in cash just laying on the floor of a movie theater? Would you put it in your pocket and hope nobody saw you? Would you spend it quickly before the rightful owner realizes ...
- Harrison principal assures WWII vets not forgotten
HARRISON - Some people collect matchbook covers or antiques or elephant figurines.
- Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, assault
A Paragould man was sentenced to 13 years in prison Dec. 19 after pleading guilty to kidnapping, aggravated assault and battery charges in Greene County Circuit Court.
- 'In sickness and in health...'
When Charlie and Leda Collier vowed in July 1966 to love each other - for better or for worse, in sickness and in health - they had no idea how deep their commitment would be tested decades later.
- Santa makes early stop at Pediatric Day Clinic
Chad Miller/Daily Press Christmas came early for patients at the Child and Youth Pediatric Day Clinic.
- Region 8 Responds Generously To A Jonesboro Family That Lost Everything In A Fire
"I'm very thankful. I've never been more thankful for anything in my life," said Brandon Stewart.
- 18-wheeler flips leaving I-91 rotary
A tractor-trailer flipped over on its side just outside the Interstate 91 rotary Tuesday morning, but there were no injuries and traffic wasn't too congested.
Paragould Classifieds
Local classifieds for Paragould, AR
- 1.29 acre of hunting land 3.5 miles from melbourne ar
3.5 miles out of town on county rd 23 (mountains)
has lots of deer turkey some bear 2.5 hours from jonesboro in izard county between state why 9 and jumbo rd
will trade for (rat rod project) or 3.500 cash
call joe after 10 am anytime 870-933-8105
joe_w25@yahoo.com
will sell on land contract for...
- A Romantic Evening for Sale!
Jan. 17th, 9:00pm CST, an evening with Mr. Romance, also known as, AL Cole, writer, DJ, and singer. Presented by: liveonlineconcerts.com
This sexy man will be interviewed by Mz Mona, myspace entertainment journalist and will read from his new book called "Romance for Women". Mr. Cole has never show...
- wood stove insert
made for fire place or free standing/ steel boiler plate
will take logs up to 30" long by 10" round
933-8105 after 10 am jo
will trade for ?????
- 1960's gas pump
gas pump has pump handle hose in good shape
gas price last on it was 1.30 gal mfa pump about 5 ft high
restorable call jo after 10 am 933-8105
pump in shed here in jonesboro
- razor pocket mod for sale
won this razor pocket mod in a sales contest and grandkids are to small for it, ideal for kids 12+..priced new for over $200..will sell for $150
City DescriptionParagould is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2007 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 24,505. ranking it as the state's 17th largest city.
The city's name is a portmanteau (combining the last names of J.W. Paramore and Jay Gould, the owners of the two railroads that originally crossed there) although in strict linguistic terms it would be referred to as a blend, portmanteau being a word that in popular usage is applied in a carefree manner to any combination of two words. It is believed to be the only city in the world with this name. Paragould is designated a micropolitan area and is also a part of the Jonesboro-Paragould Combined Statistical Area. The Paragould micropolitan area's population is approximately 40,091 and the Jonesboro-Paragould Combined Statistical Area's population is estimated at 153,421.
Paragould is located at 36°3′25″N 90°30′11″W / 36.05694, -90.50306 (36.057075, -90.502938).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 31.0 square miles (80.2 km²), of which, 30.8 square miles (79.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
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