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Mekhi Hagens accounts for 4 TDs, directs big finish as UAPB defeats Mississippi Valley State 35-21

Oct. 26, 2024 19:29 PM EDT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Mekhi Hagens threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, leading Arkansas-Pine Bluff to a 35-21 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday. The Lions scored the game's final 21 points on a 5-yard run by Hagens and his TD passes of 33 yards to...

Simmons First National: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Oct. 18, 2024 08:21 AM EDT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Simmons First National Corp. (SFNC) on Friday reported third-quarter net income of $24.7 million. The Pine Bluff, Arkansas-based bank said it had earnings of 20 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 37...

McElvain, Powell each with 2 TDs, Central Arkansas rolls past Arkansas Pine-Bluff 56-17

Sep. 22, 2024 00:57 AM EDT

PINE BLUFF, Ark. (AP) — Will McElvain threw two touchdown passes and ShunDerrick Powell ran for two scores as Central Arkansas rolled past Arkansas-Pine Bluff 56-17 on Saturday night. McElvain was 18-of-21 passing for 235 yards with a touchdown pass each to Malachi Henry and...

Ellis throws 3 touchdown passes and Tennessee State topples Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41-28

Sep. 14, 2024 23:36 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Draylen Ellis threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter and Tennessee State went on to defeat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 41-28 on Saturday night. A short touchdown run by Jalen Rouse gave the Tigers (2-1) a 10-7 lead in the first quarter then Ellis added...

Pressure on Arkansas coach Sam Pittman as Razorbacks seek strong start against Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Aug. 28, 2024 15:30 PM EDT

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Arkansas in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU) BetMGM College Football Odds: Arkansas by 49 1/2. Series record: Arkansas leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman is on the hot...