Cora Hubbard, who was 20 at the time, John Sheets, a 23-year-old from Missouri, and 31-year-old Albert Whitfield "Whit" Tennison robbed the McDonald County Bank, stealing a total of $589.23 (equivalent to $21,580 in 2023).

[11] Pineville is in south-central McDonald County, located just north of the confluence of Big and Little Sugar Creeks, which forms the Elk River.

Noel lies 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest, downstream on the Elk River, and Anderson lies about 6 miles (10 km) to the northwest, along U.S. Route 71.

[12] Interstate 49 passes west of the center of town, with access from exits 5 and 7.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pineville has a total area of 3.29 square miles (8.52 km2), all of it recorded as land.

[3] Big Sugar Creek forms part of the eastern border of the city, and the Elk River flows west across the city from its source at the confluence of Big and Little Sugar Creeks.

31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Public education in Pineville is administered by McDonald County R-1 School District.