Farmers Bank & Trust
Blytheville Bank Poised to Grow
Blytheville’s Farmers Bank & Trust is on its way to becoming the 19th-largest bank in Arkansas after absorbing three Missouri banks. read more >
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New Hires & Promotions at Henderson Engineers, First Community Bank & Stone Ward (Movers & Shakers)
Highlights include Halie Price joining Henderson Engineers, Katie Bruhl at Taggart Architects, and Chris Gosnell named chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association. read more >
Blytheville’s Farmers Bank & Trust to Combine With Missouri Lenders
The combined bank will have 19 banking offices, with 11 in Arkansas and nine in Missouri, and total assets exceeding $1.4 billion. read more >
Leadership Shifts Announced at The Rep, UA Little Rock & Conway Corp. (Movers & Shakers)
Recent promotions and appointments across Arkansas span industries including architecture, banking, education, health care, law, and utilities, reflecting ongoing leadership shifts and business growth. read more >
Clinton Foundation Buys Heifer HQ for $27M (Real Deals)
The Clinton Foundation bought Heifer's $27M downtown campus; other Pulaski County deals include homes, warehouses, and medical and retail sites. 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 -
Banking on Families (Randy Scott Commentary)
Business can help tackle child care costs to support working families and strengthen communities. read more >
by Randy Scott -
New Appointments Announced at First Community Bank, Colliers & Summit Utilities (Movers & Shakers)
Arkansas businesses and organizations announced leadership changes, including promotions and new hires in banking, health care, education, law, real estate, and utilities. read more >
Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas. read more >
Sevier County Medical Center Regroups in Face of Unexpected Debt
Sevier County Medical Center, Arkansas' newest hospital, is battling to find fiscal equilibrium in its second calendar year of operation. read more >
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Bank Combo Builds Assets to $539M
The pending merger of two northeast Arkansas lenders will create the state’s 35th-largest bank, with total assets of $539 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
Two Northeast Arkansas Banks With Common Ownership to Combine
Farmers Bank & Trust of Blytheville and Piggott State Bank of Piggott, both controlled by the Lawrence family, plan to form one $542.3 million-asset lender. read more >
Banking on Tech: Arvest Among Those Investing in Interactive Devices
The Bentonville lender has started using interactives teller machines, or ITMs. The devices work like a traditional ATM with the added benefit of having access to a live bank employee through video conferencing. read more >
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Megan Markham Hired as VP, Marketing at the Little Rock Regional Chamber (Movers & Shakers)
She previously served as foundation relations manager at Conway Regional Health System. read more >
Southern Bancorp Adds 20th Branch in Mississippi
Meanwhile, Simmons Bank is opening new branches in Tennessee and Texas. read more >
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Eric Mangham Promoted to Executive VP & CFO at Arkansas Federal Credit Union (Movers & Shakers)
Mangham, who joined the credit union in 2012 as a senior financial analyst, is now responsible for all financial functions including accounting, finance and card services. read more >
Monty Harrington Reappointed to SAU Board
Harrington's first term began in 2018. He served as board chair for the previous two years. read more >
HomeBank of Arkansas Sells for $11.8 Million
The recent purchase of the $65.2 million-asset HomeBank of Arkansas is the opening foray into the state for Barksdale Federal Credit Union of Bossier City, Louisiana. read more >
by George Waldon -
Community First Trust’s William Kerst to Lead Trust Department at Farmers Bank
Kerst is CEO and founder of the trust company, which has locations in Hot Springs, Hot Springs Village and Little Rock. But he also holds a new role leading the trust department of Farmers Bank & Trust of Magnolia. read more >
1 Promoted at Regions Bank for NWA (Movers & Shakers)
Jaclyn Henderson has been named market executive for Bentonville, Rogers, Siloam Springs, Springdale and Fayetteville. read more >
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