Community Development Financial Institution
Southern Bancorp Buys Land for New Little Rock Branch
Southern Bancorp continues its expansion across the state with a property purchase in Little Rock. read more >
![Darrin Williams is the CEO of Southern Bancorp Inc., one of the United States’ oldest and largest community development financial institutions. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ARBusiness-Darrin-Williams-0011_opt-1-300x194.jpg)
Southern Bancorp Closes on Acquisition of $1.9B-Asset Missouri Lender
The deal grows the Arkadelphia lender's assets to $4.7 billion and extends its footprint across five states. read more >
Arkansas Bankers Seize a National Moment
George Floyd’s death in May in Minneapolis set off protests against police brutality and racism nationwide, but it had an unforeseen effect on Arkansas banking. read more >
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Southern Bancorp Awarded $2M by Treasury CDFI Fund
Southern Bancorp Inc. is awarded $2 million, the maximum available under the Financial Assistance program of the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund. read more >
Arkansas Capital Corp. Gets CDFI Designation
The exclusive designation as a CDFI was made by the U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund. A CDFI is a specialized financial institution working in market niches underserved by traditional financial institutions. read more >
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