In the late 19th century, Pine Bluff’s proximity to the Arkansas River made it an early port city and cotton center, rich with steamboats...

A number of the longest bayous are found in Arkansas. These include Bayou Macon, Bayou Meto, Bayou Dorcheat, Bayou Two Prairies, and the...

Bill Carr, a two time Olympic gold medalist from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, never lost a single race during his collegiate and Olympic career. 

In the spring of 2025, the Bill Carr Museum and Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame will officially open, honoring the greatest athletes...

On October 7, 1950, Senator John McClennan was the main speaker at Pine Bluff’s Lady Liberty statue dedication ceremony where the Kiwanis...

During Pine Bluff’s heyday, Second Avenue served as the local theater district, attracting hundreds of movie patrons and theater goers....

In the early 1920s, Pine Bluff’s Fall Festival was the talk of the town attracting thousands of visitors and displaying the richness of...

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cover approximately two-thirds of the state of Arkansas, potentially bringing...

Pine Bluff offers a wide array of attractions and activities for the entire family throughout the year, ranging from the Delta Family...

Up to 1.5 million tourists are expected to flood Arkansas to experience the Great North American solar eclipse, and Pine Bluff is the...

With the holidays quickly approaching you might want to look around town for some one-of-a-kind gifts. Shopping locally is a great way to...

In its heyday, the Cotton Belt Railroad ran 712 miles across Arkansas, stopping at its Pine Bluff machine shops where many of its...

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...

Phase one of the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Cultural District project aimed at revitalizing downtown Pine Bluff is not too far off on the...

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, an annular eclipse will be visible across the United States. Though Pine Bluff is not along the direct...

The April 8, 2024 eclipse promises to be more remarkable and historic than the previous eclipse. It will last two minutes longer and...

On Monday, April 8, 2024, at around 1:00 p.m., two-thirds of Arkansas will fall within the path of totality of the Great North American...

The coronavirus pandemic has brought unforeseen challenges for all of us. The tourism industry came to a screeching halt and restaurant...

The year 2022 has been memorable for a lot of reasons, many of them not so fun. However, there is one thing to celebrate this year....

From 1904 to 1912, the Forest Park Fair proved to be an excellent attraction causing a huge influx in tourism to Pine Bluff. Image...