Mar 24, 20213 minRemembering Historic Grider Field The airfield we know today as Pine Bluff Regional Airport got its start 80 years ago during World War II.
Mar 17, 20213 minCelebrating Rev. Jesse TurnerA trailblazer, community activist, civil rights champion, and historian, Rev. Turner is a force for positive change.
Mar 3, 20214 minGetting to Know the ASCIf you haven’t seen the ASC, a cultural gem nestled in the heart of downtown Pine Bluff, it’s time you did.
Feb 27, 20213 minHappy Birthday, Jimmy McKissicRemarkable talent and brilliant showmanship catapulted this Pine Bluff native to status as one of Europe's most popular entertainers.
Feb 24, 20213 minMeet "One Arm" Boid BuieBoid Buie, the only one-armed star in professional basketball history, had athletic prowess and determination.
Feb 17, 20213 minThe Art of Tuskegee Airman Roy LaGroneThis week, the spotlight shines on pilot and artist Roy LaGrone, whose paintings of the Tuskegee Airmen brought their stories to life.
Feb 10, 20213 minPine Bluff Lynchings of 1892During the second week of National Black History Month, the spotlight turns to a gruesome chapter in the Pine Bluff's history.
Feb 3, 20213 minWhat Do You Know about the WPA Slave Narratives?This article begins our month-long look at notable people and events with Pine Bluff connections during National Black History Month.
Jan 27, 20213 minJewel Bain: Home Designer ExtraordinaireWithout formal training as an architect, Jewel Bain designed two homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Jan 20, 20213 minGetting to Know Geleve GriceGeleve Grice's insatiable desire to document what he saw made him one of the most important photographers in Arkansas history.
Jan 13, 20212 minMartin Luther King, Jr. Made History in Pine BluffIn 1958, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a historic commencement address at Arkansas AM&N College.
Jan 6, 20213 minThe Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library Is Open!January is National Book Month. We can’t think of a better time to showcase the sparkling new Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library on Main...
Dec 30, 20203 min2020 is Ending, and Not a Moment Too SoonIn just a few days, 2020, the Annus Horribilis that seemed to last forever, will finally end. Where do we go from here?
Dec 23, 20203 minThe UAPB Vesper Choir: A Pine Bluff TraditionThough COVID-19 has cancelled the UAPB Vesper Choir's performance of The Messiah this year, it hasn’t cancelled the legacy of this ensemble.
Dec 16, 20202 minThoughtful Last-Minute Gift IdeasHelp make the holiday season merrier for your family, friends, neighbors, and community by spending those dollars close to home.
Dec 9, 20203 minMeet Charles BrownYou’ve heard his music in the soundtracks of some of this era’s most successful movies. Now it’s time to meet blues singer Charles Brown.
Dec 2, 20202 minDelta Cinema History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com Delta Cinema World showcases innovators in motion pictures and theater with Pine Bluff connections.
Dec 2, 20202 minExperience Enchanted Land of Lights & LegendsNow in its 24th year, this beloved Pine Bluff tradition is the perfect way to celebrate a magical holiday season.
Nov 25, 20203 minThe Life and Times of Chester HimesJoin us as we honor the literary contributions of Chester Himes, a novelist who spent his formative years in Pine Bluff.
Nov 4, 20202 minTribute to Kevin CollinsNovember is National Inspirational Role Model month, which seems like the ideal time to pay tribute to Detective Lt. Kevin Collins.