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The Incomparable “Man of Steal” Rickey Henderson
Rickey Henderson, known affectionately as the “Man of Steal” was the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball...
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Nov 13, 20244 min read
Pine Bluff’s Theater District: Second Avenue’s History-Making Theaters
During Pine Bluff’s heyday, Second Avenue served as the local theater district, attracting hundreds of movie patrons and theater goers....
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Oct 23, 20243 min read
The Pine Bluff Fall Harvest Festival
In the early 1920s, Pine Bluff’s Fall Festival was the talk of the town attracting thousands of visitors and displaying the richness of...
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Oct 9, 20243 min read
Les Spann
From 1957 to 1967, Pine Bluff native and jazz musician Les Spann appeared on over 78 top jazz sessions, recorded with jazz greats like...
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Oct 9, 20242 min read
Gathright's Saturday Night Jamboree: One of the South’s Greatest Radio Shows
In the early 1940s to 1950s, Gathright's Saturday Night Jamboree was billed as “One of the South’s Greatest Radio Shows.” Much like...
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Sep 18, 20243 min read
Pine Bluff Weekend of Events
This weekend in Pine Bluff, come out and enjoy the Tour de Bluff 2024 array of events including summer concert series finale Jazz on the...
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Sep 11, 20242 min read
Louis Natheaux
Louis Natheaux was a Hollywood actor who appeared in over 150 films. Throughout his career, he appeared in films alongside many of...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read
Mary Mouser
In 2001, Pine Bluff native, actress Mary Mouser began acting as a hobby, serving as Abigail Breslin’s photo double in Signs, a sci-fi...
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Aug 21, 20243 min read
Helen Seamon & The Wizard of Oz
Helen Seamon was a talented dancer, singer, and actress on the chorus line in more than 15 MGM films from 1935 to 1945. She is best known...
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Aug 7, 20244 min read
Cult Classic Film Brian’s Song & Pine Bluff Native Harold E. Wooley
Pine Bluff native Harold E. Wooley, worked tirelessly for over 20 years on a number of popular television movies, animated series, and...
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Jul 31, 20246 min read
Sarah E. Howard and Dollarway High School
On January 21 1963, Sarah E. Howard became the first African American student to integrate Dollarway High School. She later went on to...
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Jul 24, 20244 min read
Janette Davis
Janette Davis, also known as Jan The Pride of Pine Bluff, was a pop singer known for being a regular on Arthur Godfrey’s numerous...
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Jul 17, 20242 min read
Larry Totsy Davis
Larry Totsy Davis was an electric blues musician best known for releasing and co-writing the song Texas Flood, which later launched the...
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Jun 12, 20243 min read
The First Annual Juneteenth in the Bluff: Arts & Cultural Festival
On Friday, June 14, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) will host its first Juneteenth in the...
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Jun 5, 20243 min read
The Incomparable Smokie Norful
Pine Bluff native Smokie Norful is a world-renowned recording artist, musician, composer, pastor, and entrepreneur who has launched the...
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May 15, 20242 min read
Queen Sylvia Embry
Hailing from Arkansas, Queen Sylvia Embry was among Chicago’s few professional female blues singers and bass players, recording albums,...
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Apr 17, 20244 min read
William Froug
Arkansas native, William Froug, spent his life cultivating his two passions, producing popular television series like The Twilight Zone,...
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Apr 10, 20243 min read
James “Taildragger” Jones
After decades spent performing the Blues, James “Tail Dragger” Jones is best remembered for his magnetic performances and his decorated...
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Apr 3, 20243 min read
2024 Solar Eclipse - Ready or Not Here We Go!
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cover approximately two-thirds of the state of Arkansas, potentially bringing...
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Mar 20, 20243 min read
So Much to See and Do in Pine Bluff!
Pine Bluff offers a wide array of attractions and activities for the entire family throughout the year, ranging from the Delta Family...
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