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Pike-Roane Duel
On July 29, 1947, the Pike-Roane duel between Arkansas lawyers Albert Pike and John Roane took place in Indian Territory along the...
Sep 33 min read
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Pine Bluff During the American Civil War
Despite the Confederate army’s repeated attempts to weaken Union strongholds and regain control of cities along the Arkansas River, Pine...
Jul 303 min read
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The Heroism of Korean War Veteran James L. Stone
Pine Bluff native, James Lamar Stone, received some of the U.S. Army’s highest honors which include a Silver Star, a Bronze Star, and a Purple Heart. He also received a Medal of Honor for defending a vital military outpost during the Korean War.
Jun 114 min read
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William Jones
William Jones was one of the last Buffalo Soldiers, a U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Prisoner of War (POW) in Korea, and founder of the 9th &...
Aug 14, 20244 min read
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Leroy Alfred Johnston
Pine Bluff native and World War I veteran, Leroy Alfred Johnston, was a member of the Harlem Hell Fighters military band that introduced...
May 22, 20244 min read
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John Brown’s Allies & the Battle of Pine Bluff
John Brown, an abolitionist, led the American abolitionist movement in the years preceding the Civil War. Among his allies were August...
Feb 7, 20245 min read
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The History of the Pine Bluff Arsenal
The Pine Bluff Arsenal has been a staple of the community since World War II, producing wartime munitions and creating numerous civilian...
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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Nehamon Lyons IV
Pine Bluff native Nehamon Lyons IV was an Operations Specialist 2nd Class who faithfully served his country, working at the Pentagon...
Sep 6, 20233 min read
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Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field
Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field served as a training facility for novice Army Air Corps pilots during World War II and still stands...
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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John Thach: An Extraordinary Navy Aviator
John Thach proved to be one of the most brilliant Navy aviators, conducting test flights, teaching pilots, and even developing his own...
Aug 31, 20223 min read
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The Golden Thirteen
In 1944, thirteen Black men helped to desegregate the Navy through their commitment to sheer excellence in blazing a trail for future...
Aug 24, 20225 min read
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Wild Bill Hickok: A Gunslinging Legend of the Wild West
Born almost 2 centuries ago, Wild Bill Hickok is still remembered as a great lawman and a feared gunslinger, sometimes with either foot...
Apr 6, 20225 min read
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John Horse and the Black Seminoles: The Race to Freedom
John Horse courageously led Seminoles and enslaved people to freedom from Florida to Mexico, even stopping in Pine Bluff. Image Credit:...
Feb 16, 20223 min read
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Raye Jean Montague: A Real-Life Hidden Figure
Raye Jean Montague was an American naval engineer credited with creating the first computer-generated rough draft of a U.S. naval ship.
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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Remembering Historic Grider Field
The airfield we know today as Pine Bluff Regional Airport got its start 80 years ago during World War II.
Mar 24, 20213 min read
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