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Pine Bluff Lynchings of 1892
During the second week of National Black History Month, the spotlight turns to a gruesome chapter in the Pine Bluff's history.
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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What 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.
Feb 3, 20213 min read
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Jewel Bain: Home Designer Extraordinaire
Without formal training as an architect, Jewel Bain designed two homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Getting to Know Geleve Grice
Geleve Grice's insatiable desire to document what he saw made him one of the most important photographers in Arkansas history.
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Made History in Pine Bluff
In 1958, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered a historic commencement address at Arkansas AM&N College.
Jan 13, 20212 min read
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The 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...
Jan 6, 20213 min read
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2020 is Ending, and Not a Moment Too Soon
In just a few days, 2020, the Annus Horribilis that seemed to last forever, will finally end. Where do we go from here?
Dec 30, 20203 min read
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The UAPB Vesper Choir: A Pine Bluff Tradition
Though 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 23, 20203 min read
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Thoughtful Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Help make the holiday season merrier for your family, friends, neighbors, and community by spending those dollars close to home.
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Meet Charles Brown
You’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 9, 20203 min read
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Delta Cinema History Comes Alive on ExplorePineBluff.com
Delta Cinema World showcases innovators in motion pictures and theater with Pine Bluff connections.
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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Experience Enchanted Land of Lights & Legends
Now in its 24th year, this beloved Pine Bluff tradition is the perfect way to celebrate a magical holiday season.
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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The Life and Times of Chester Himes
Join us as we honor the literary contributions of Chester Himes, a novelist who spent his formative years in Pine Bluff.
Nov 25, 20203 min read
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Remembering The Saenger Theatre
From the 1920s through the 1960s, The Saenger Theatre drew massive crowds who came to see the top acts of the day.
Nov 18, 20203 min read
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Meet Ferd Havis
By the late 1800s, Ferdinand “Ferd” Havis, a former slave, was a wealthy and influential man. How did he do it? Read on.
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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Tribute to Kevin Collins
November is National Inspirational Role Model month, which seems like the ideal time to pay tribute to Detective Lt. Kevin Collins.
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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Pine Bluff Prevails Over Doomsday Prophesy
In 1903, one young woman prophesied the city of Pine Bluff would meet its end.
Oct 28, 20203 min read
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The Dollarway Road: An Early Achievement in Road Construction
If you think that building roads and bridges is a difficult proposition today, imagine what it was like at the start of the 20th century.
Oct 21, 20202 min read
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Meet Olympian Bill Carr
Powerful things often come in small packages. Case in point: Olympian William (“Bill”) Arthur Carr.
Oct 7, 20203 min read
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Meet Isaac Scott Hathaway
A major mover and shaker in the art world, Isaac Scott Hathaway was a man of firsts.
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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