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Proxy Filing Sheds Light on New Home BancShares Board Member John Allison II
Little was publicly known about the younger Allison when the company announced his board appointment last month. read more >
Home BancShares’ Capital Discipline Opens the Door to Expansion
After three years with no new acquisitions, Home BancShares is making waves with its $150 million purchase of a Tennessee holding company. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Home BancShares Adds Another Allison to Its Board
Regulatory filings show the new board member owns roughly $18 million in company stock, plus additional shares through his family. read more >
Home BancShares Reports Rising Q4 Income on Loan Growth, Lower Interest Expense
For the full year of 2025, the Conway lender posted record net income of $475.4 million, up 18.2% from 2024. read more >
North Little Rock Hotel Checks In at $5.1M (Real Deals)
In his final Real Deals before he retires, George Waldon features a hotel buy, several office building purchases and residential sales just to name a few. read more >
by George Waldon -
Home BancShares Expands to Tennessee With $150M Acquisition
The deal boosts the Conway-based lender's assets to $25 billion and makes it one of the 75 largest U.S. banks by deposit share. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
New Bridge Street Brewery Planned for Jonesboro Redevelopment
Some names familiar to Arkansas Business readers are partnering on the project. read more >
Home BancShares Posts Record Quarterly Profit as Interest Expense Drops 17%
The holding company for Centennial Bank also grew loans in the third quarter to a record $15.29 billion and repurchased 350,000 shares. read more >
Few Expands Reach & Services From Little Rock Base
Little Rock-based Few has grown its team, reach and reputation, becoming a sought-after digital partner for complex, high-value projects. read more >
![Bryce Goad was a member of the Arkansas State University men’s golf team from 1992-94. [PHOTO provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BryceGoad_opt-300x194.jpg)
Armor Bank Names Bryce Goad VP of Commercial Banking & Business Development (Super Mover)
Armor Bank welcomed Bryce Goad to its Jonesboro team, tapping his deep roots in northeast Arkansas and background in lending and accounting. read more >
![McCain Plaza 4200 E. McCain Blvd., North Little Rock [Google maps]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot_2025-06-09_at_10.09.22e280afAM_opt-300x194.jpg)
McCain Plaza Sale Tops $25M (Real Deals)
A 314,236-SF retail center in North Little Rock tipped the scales at $25.84 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
![Shell convenience store at 3300 Bankhead Drive in east Little Rock.[George Waldon]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Real_Deals_1_opt-scaled-e1749222071891-300x194.jpg)
East Little Rock Convenience Store Sale Closes at $3.5M (Real Deals)
SIKH4 LLC, led by Rajbir, Gurpreet and Ravinderpal Singh, purchased the Shell convenience store at 3300 Bankhead Drive. read more >
by George Waldon -
![Whataburger at 1815 N. First St. in Jacksonville. [George Waldon]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Whataburger_1_opt-scaled-e1748645599573-300x194.jpg)
Whataburger Sale Exceeds $3.6M (Real Deals)
A 2,580-SF fast-food eatery in Jacksonville tipped the scales at $3.61 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Tech Center Sale Tops $19.3M (Real Deals)
An eight-story telecommunications building in downtown Little Rock tipped the scales at $19.32 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Bank OZK Tops Arkansas Banks in Financial Efficiency for 2024
Bank OZK set the pace for financial efficiency among Arkansas banks in 2024, spending just 33 cents per dollar of revenue while maintaining strong returns on equity. read more >
by George Waldon -
Home BancShares Boasts Record Q1 Earnings, Beats Wall Street Expectations
The holding company for Centennial Bank saw a record high for earnings per share as well as total loans receivable. read more >
FNBC Debt Offering Tops $7.2M
Ash Flat-based FNBC Bancorp Inc. completed its second $7.25 million subordinated debt offering late last year, following a similar 2019 raise that bolstered its bank’s capital. read more >
by George Waldon -
Promotions Announced at Encore Bank, Hendrix College & Visit Bentonville (Movers & Shakers)
Discover the latest leadership moves in Arkansas across banking, health care, nonprofits, and more, featuring key hires, promotions, and board appointments. read more >
![Arvest Bank again led the state with $930 million in loans originating in Arkansas, a 15% increase from 2023. [Google Maps]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot_2025-01-21_at_2.10.11_PM_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Mortgage Market Rebounds in 2024, With Arvest Leading the Way
Of the 12 mortgage lenders that have shared information with Arkansas Business for the past two years, eight of them saw an increase in overall value of mortgages that originated in Arkansas. Five of those institutions saw gains of 10% or more. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Pleasant Duo Teams For $31.7M Sale (Real Deals)
The sales of two apartment projects in west Little Rock combined for a $31.7 million deal. read more >
by George Waldon -
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