World War II | Pine Bluff

Aug 144 min read

William Jones

William Jones was one of the last Buffalo Soldiers, a U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Prisoner of War (POW) in Korea, and founder of the 9th &...

Feb 284 min read

Pine Bluff’s Science Fiction and Fantasy Connection

Pine Bluff, Arkansas has a rich science fiction and fantasy tradition. Countless science fiction and fantasy films, television shows, and...

Oct 11, 20233 min read

The History of the Pine Bluff Arsenal

The Pine Bluff Arsenal has been a staple of the community since World War II, producing wartime munitions and creating numerous civilian...

Aug 2, 20233 min read

Pine Bluff’s Grider Army Air Field

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...

Aug 30, 20223 min read

John Thach: An Extraordinary Navy Aviator

John Thach proved to be one of the most brilliant Navy aviators, conducting test flights, teaching pilots, and even developing his own...