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Operation Skyhook Brings Black Pilots and Aviation Opportunities to Pine Bluff

Thursday, May 21 by Haleigh Reichen

The Black Pilots of America will return to Pine Bluff this weekend as Operation Skyhook returns to Grider Field for its 28th annual event. Ken Johnson, who has helped bring the event to Pine Bluff and serves on the Aviation Commission, discussed the annual gathering... Read More.

WWII Flying Ace and Former POW Col. Virgil Meroney II to Join Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame

Wednesday, November 5 by Rick Walker

It will be a historic day on November 13th when a former World War II prisoner of war from Pine Bluff will be inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held at Pleasant Valley Country Club... Read More.

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Operation Skyhook Fly-In Returns to Pine Bluff for a Weekend of Aviation Excitement

Tuesday, May 13 by Luke Matheson

The Black Pilots of America (BPA) are set to return to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, for the annual “Operation Skyhook” fly-in event at Grider Field, Pine Bluff Regional Airport. The event begins on Friday, May 23, at 9:30 a.m. with a Welcome to Pine Bluff, followed... Read More.

Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees include PB Wastewater Utility Manager Ken Johnson

Friday, November 8 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility General Manager Ken Johnson is one of three people who have been named to the Arkansas Aviation Hall of Fame by the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society. Joining Johnson are the late Marion B. Burton, who was an associate of the late... Read More.

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Manager of Pine Bluff Regional Airport explains general aviation airports

Monday, April 24 by Deseray Mckinzy

Doug Hale, the manager of the Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field was a guest on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday and talked about the airport, which he said is classified as a general aviation airport, as compared to a commercial airport like... Read More.

Traffic and Aviation Committee on new signage

Tuesday, October 5 by Lori Basiewicz

By Ray King The Traffic and Aviation Committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Tuesday went against a recommendation from the Planning Commission on placing a no dumping sign on the parking area of the new fishing pier on King Street. Here is the exchange... Read More.

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