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Arkansas County
Greene County, Arkansas
Paragould's Crowley's Ridge and northeast Arkansas agricultural heartland - from Crowley's Ridge (the distinctive geological formation that rises 200-500 feet above the Mississippi Delta lowlands - a narrow loess-covered ridge running from Missouri to Helena, Arkansas - gives Greene County an unusual topographic character that supported early settlement and now provides scenic elevation above the surrounding flat delta) to Paragould's manufacturing economy (the city has attracted significant light manufacturing - textiles, metal fabrication, and food processing - making it one of northeast Arkansas's most economically diverse small cities) and Arkansas State University's Jonesboro connection.
County SeatParagould
Population45,000
Founded1833
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Office: Greene County Office of Emergency Management
Address: 320 W Court St, Paragould, AR 72450
Phone: (870) 239-6300
Alert System: AR Alert; CodeRed; NOAA Weather Radio
Shelter Info: Multiple shelter locations; Paragould community facilities
FEMA Region: Region 6
Notes: Northeast Arkansas; Paragould is county seat and one of northeast Arkansas’s larger cities; St. Francis River drainage (flooding); tornado corridor; New Madrid Seismic Zone risk; Crowley’s Ridge runs through the county (unique loess geological ridge); manufacturing city with multiple industrial employers
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
County Road Dept: Greene County Road Department – (870) 239-6300
Public Transit: Limited; Paragould city demand-response; otherwise auto-dependent
Road Conditions: ARDOT – idrivearkansas.com
Notes: US-49, US-412, and US-63 are main corridors; Paragould is a manufacturing hub for northeast Arkansas; Crowley’s Ridge Parkway runs through the county; flat Delta/Crowley’s Ridge terrain; Jonesboro (Craighead County) is the major urban center for the region
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Greene County – (870) 239-6300
Services: Building permits; Paragould (active), Marmaduke, Lafe, Rector separate
Notes: Paragould’s manufacturing base drives some commercial and industrial construction; moderate residential growth; Crowley’s Ridge development
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Greene County Veterans Service Office – (870) 239-6300
VA Medical: Memphis VAMC; Marion VA Clinic (Crittenden County) accessible
Services: Benefits claims, VA healthcare enrollment; Crowley’s Ridge College veteran students
Notes: Memphis VA or Marion VA clinic accessible for northeast Arkansas; active American Legion post in Paragould
Libraries
LIBRARIES
System: Greene County Library – (870) 239-7013 | greenecolibrary.org
Address: 120 N 12th St, Paragould, AR 72450
Services: Books, e-books, public computers, Wi-Fi, genealogy, children’s programs; Crowley’s Ridge College library supplements
Notes: Well-developed library for a northeast Arkansas city; Crowley’s Ridge College library provides supplemental academic resources; genealogy resources reflecting deep Delta/ridge community heritage
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: Crowley’s Ridge State Park – arkansasstateparks.com | (870) 573-6751 (beautiful loess bluff park with lake; hiking; camping; unique Crowley’s Ridge ecology and scenery); Village Creek State Park (adjacent St. Francis County – nearby); Lake Charles State Park accessible; Greene County-Paragould Airport; Paragould parks and recreation; manufacturing heritage
Notes: Crowley’s Ridge is one of the most geologically unique landforms in the mid-South – loess hills rising 200-550 feet above the flat Delta created by windblown silt deposited during the Ice Age; Crowley’s Ridge State Park is a beautiful park with a lake and excellent hiking through beech-maple forest (different from surrounding bottomland forest); Village Creek SP is another Crowley’s Ridge gem nearby; Paragould’s manufacturing heritage supports a stable working-class community with good parks
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
GIS Portal: Greene County GIS; Arkansas GIS – gis.arkansas.gov
Notes: County GIS; Crowley’s Ridge geological mapping through USGS; St. Francis River flood mapping
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Shelter: Greene County Animal Control – (870) 239-6300; Paragould Humane Society
Services: Stray intake, adoptions, animal control; Paragould area humane society active
Notes: Active humane community; manufacturing city with stable working-class population supports animal welfare programs
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Solid Waste: Greene County – (870) 239-6300; Paragould city sanitation
Environmental: Arkansas DEQ; St. Francis River watershed; Crowley’s Ridge ecological protection; manufacturing facility environmental compliance (multiple manufacturers in Paragould)
Notes: Paragould’s manufacturing base (includes electronics, food processing, various industries) requires environmental compliance monitoring by ADEQ; Crowley’s Ridge unique ecology (rare beech-maple forest communities on the ridge) deserves conservation protection; St. Francis River drainage management; New Madrid Seismic Zone infrastructure vulnerability monitoring
About Greene County
Greene County is northeast Arkansas’s Crowley’s Ridge and manufacturing county – Paragould’s unusual topographic position on the ancient loess ridge and its diversified manufacturing base define a delta community with more economic stability than many of its neighbors.
Paragould (the county seat, population ~30,000) is northeast Arkansas’s second-largest city – its manufacturing economy, local hospital, and regional retail serve a broad northeast Arkansas population. The city’s position on Crowley’s Ridge gives it a slightly different character from the flat delta communities to the east.
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Local DHS offices: Paragould (confirm via dhs.arkansas.gov)
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Courts & Legal
Greene County Circuit Clerk at 320 W. Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450, phone 870-239-6330, handles probate.
Senior Services
Area Agency on Aging: East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging (EAAAA) — serves Greene County
Meals on Wheels, transportation, senior centers
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
COUNTY CLERK
320 W. Court St., Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-6311
CIRCUIT CLERK (Deeds, Court Records)
320 W. Court St., Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-6319
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Greene County Circuit Clerk (marriage licenses, will and estate case files – see Probate section above)
Local societies
Greene County Historical and Genealogical Society, 901 West Kings Highway, Paragould, AR 72450, (501) 239-8576
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Greene County Circuit Clerk – Probate Division 320 West Court Street, Paragould, AR 72450 (870) 239-6330 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Arkansas has one of the more generous small-estate thresholds in the country, so check this first.
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where total property value (after debts, excluding the homestead and statutory spousal/minor-child allowances) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after the death. Filed using Form 23 (Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee) under Ark. Code § 28-41-101 – no personal representative is appointed, and no full administration is needed.
Independent Administration – available when the will authorizes it, or when all heirs agree to it. The personal representative acts with minimal court oversight at each step.
Supervised Administration – the traditional, more heavily court-involved track; used for contested estates or when independent administration isn’t available or agreed to.
Administration with Will Annexed – used when a valid will doesn’t name an executor, or the named executor can’t or won’t serve.
If using the small estate affidavit
Wait at least 45 days after the death.
Confirm the estate’s total value (after debts, excluding homestead and statutory allowances) is $100,000 or less and there are no unresolved claims against the estate.
Complete Form 23, the Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributee, listing the property and heirs.
File it with the Probate Clerk, or present it with a certified death certificate directly to banks or other institutions holding the property.
If filing for independent or supervised administration
Gather the original will (if any), a certified death certificate, a list of assets/debts, and names of heirs.
File a Petition for Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative (Form 3, if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Administrator/Administratrix (Form 2, if there isn’t) with the Probate Division. Filing fee is $165.
If there’s a will, the court formally admits it to probate; the court then issues Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration.
The personal representative must file an inventory of estate assets within 2 months of appointment.
Creditor notice must be published in a local newspaper, plus direct notice to known creditors; creditors then have 6 months from the date of first publication to file claims.
If independent administration applies, the personal representative can act on most matters without seeking court approval at each step.
After debts are resolved, the personal representative files a final settlement with the court; once approved, the estate closes.
What it costs
Small estate affidavit: no separate court filing fee (a nominal recording fee may apply depending on what’s being transferred).
Formal probate filing fee: $165 (may vary somewhat by county).
Personal representative and attorney compensation: no fixed statutory rate – courts typically look to roughly 2–5% of the estate’s value as a reasonable baseline, subject to court approval as “just and reasonable.”
No state estate tax or inheritance tax in Arkansas.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
1000 E. Dixon Rd., Paragould, AR 72450
(870) 239-6324
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Health Unit
(870) 239-6340
DHS / SNAP / Medicaid
(800) 482-8988
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Greene County Health Unit – (870) 239-6304
Services: Immunizations, WIC, family planning, STI testing, environmental health, vital records
Hospital: Arkansas Methodist Medical Center (Paragould) – (870) 239-7000 (well-regarded regional hospital for northeast Arkansas)
Notes: Arkansas Methodist Medical Center is a strong regional hospital for its size; serves Greene County and surrounding rural northeast Arkansas; manufacturing workforce health; growing healthcare services reflecting community’s relative prosperity
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County Facts
County Seat: Paragould
Population: 45,000
Area: 580 sq mi
Established: 1833
Tier: 3
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