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Matthew Gardner & His Decade_Long Struggle to Receive a Post-War Pension in Arkansas
Even beyond slavery, fighting for the Union in the American Civil War, and sharecropping on the plantation where he was formerly...
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Jan 225 min read
The Legacy of the Undefeated Bill Carr: The Bill Carr Museum
Bill Carr, a two time Olympic gold medalist from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, never lost a single race during his collegiate and Olympic career.
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Jan 154 min read
Torii Hunter: Pine Bluff Baseball Legend
During his nineteen-year career, Pine Bluff native Torii Hunter was considered one of Major League Baseball’s biggest stars. His 353...
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Jan 84 min read
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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Jan 13 min read
The Bill Carr Museum and Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame
In the spring of 2025, the Bill Carr Museum and Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame will officially open, honoring the greatest athletes...
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Dec 25, 20243 min read
Home for the Holidays
It is important to remind ourselves that the holiday season is not always defined by who isn’t there, but by who is. So whether you’re...
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Dec 18, 20244 min read
Samuel L. Kountz
During his career, Dr. Samuel L. Kountz performed more than 500 kidney transplants, the most any one doctor had done at that point in...
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Dec 11, 20243 min read
Pine Bluff’s Lady Liberty Monument
On October 7, 1950, Senator John McClennan was the main speaker at Pine Bluff’s Lady Liberty statue dedication ceremony where the Kiwanis...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read
National Cookie Day
On December 4th, National Cookie Day celebrates one of the world's most beloved treats in all their glorious varieties, from the Sesame...
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Nov 29, 20244 min read
Jazz Trumpeter Bitsy Mullins
From 1944 to the mid 1960s, Pine Bluff native and jazz trumpeter Bitsy Mullins performed with numerous orchestras across the country,...
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Nov 20, 20243 min read
The Historic Connection Between Elm Grove Baptist Church & Taylor Lake
In August 2024, the historic Elm Grove Baptist Church, the first African American church in Arkansas built by slaves in 1843, marked its...
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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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Nov 6, 20245 min read
The Politics of Slavery & Inherited Power in the South
In their June report, Reuters, an international news agency, found that a fifth of the U.S. political elite, including members of...
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Oct 30, 20242 min read
Pine Bluff Stories: Runaway Slaves & the Fight for Freedom
The Delta swamps served as safe havens for enslaved runaways. Not only did they find refuge, but the Arkansas bayous, marshes and woods...
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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 17, 20243 min read
Faye Clarke: Educational Philanthropist
In 1991, Faye Clarke founded the Educate the Children Foundation with her husband Frank Clarke, supporting rural and impoverished school...
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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 25, 20244 min read
Silas Hunt & The Desegregation of the University of Arkansas School of Law
On February 2, 1948, Silas Hunt was admitted to the all-white University of Arkansas Law School, becoming the first black student...
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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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