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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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- Mar 13
- 4 min
Richard Berry Harrison
Richard Berry Harrison was an actor and teacher of the dramatic arts and elocution at several colleges including Branch Normal College,...
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- Feb 28
- 4 min
Pine Bluff’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Connection
Pine Bluff, Arkansas has a rich science fiction and fantasy tradition. Countless science fiction and fantasy films, television shows, and...
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- Feb 21
- 2 min
Enjoy the Great North American Eclipse in Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Up to 1.5 million tourists are expected to flood Arkansas to experience the Great North American solar eclipse, and Pine Bluff is the...
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- Nov 1, 2023
- 2 min
Pine Bluff Convention Center: A Legendary History
The Pine Bluff Convention Center has hosted concerts from artists across all genres since its opening in 1976. It has also been the venue...
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- Oct 25, 2023
- 3 min
Kate Phillips & The Blob
Kate Phillips played supporting roles in over 50 Warner Brothers movies throughout her film career. She is also credited with co-writing...
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- Oct 4, 2023
- 2 min
Pine Bluff’s Soul Train Connection
Joe Cobb spent more than 35 years in radio broadcasting, owns and operates Ginger’s Popcorn Shop in Hot Springs, and is well-known for...
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