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Bayous of the South: Bayou Bartholomew
A number of the longest bayous are found in Arkansas. These include Bayou Macon, Bayou Meto, Bayou Dorcheat, Bayou Two Prairies, and the...
Jan 294 min read
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The Politics of Slavery & Inherited Power in the South
In their June report, Reuters, an international news agency, found that a fifth of the U.S. political elite, including members of...
Nov 6, 20245 min read
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Queen Sylvia Embry
Hailing from Arkansas, Queen Sylvia Embry was among Chicago’s few professional female blues singers and bass players, recording albums,...
May 15, 20242 min read
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Arkansas's Great North American Eclipse 2024
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...
Jan 25, 20232 min read
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Sippie Wallace: A Blues Legend
Sippie Wallace, an exceptional blues singer, musician, and Arkansas native, is celebrated among the earliest blues greats such as Bessie...
Jun 1, 20223 min read
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Beth Brickell: Pine Bluff Entertainer Extraordinaire
Beth Brickell made a huge and lasting impact on the entertainment industry, starring in television shows and movies, and going on to...
Mar 23, 20223 min read
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Getting to Know G.W. "Buddy" Turner, Jr.
Grover White “Buddy” Turner, Jr. was an Arkansas legislator who influenced state policy from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Aug 18, 20213 min read
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Explore Pine Bluff Like a Tourist
National Travel and Tourism Week is a great time to see Pine Bluff through the eyes of a visitor.
May 5, 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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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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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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