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Jefferson County’s Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Case
In May of 1958, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the due process protection against coerced confessions in the pivotal court case, Payne vs. Arkansas, which originated from a court case in Pine Bluff.
Jun 19, 20254 min read


Monte Coleman
Monte Coleman is a former professional football player who played for sixteen seasons with the Washington Redskins. He also led the UAPB...
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Miles Davis and his Jefferson County Roots
Miles Davis, one of the most influential musicians in the development of jazz music, got his early love for music while spending time at...
Feb 14, 20245 min read


Merci, Antoine Barraque
This Frenchman established New Gascony, one of the earliest settlements in what is now Jefferson County.
May 26, 20213 min read
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