First NaturalState Bank
Friendly Competitors: Local Banks Finding Success in Small-Town Arkansas
McGehee, population 3,500, supports two thriving hometown banks — proof that local service and loyalty still compete with big banking. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Taking a Look at Return on Equity
Todd Smith of Commercial Bank & Trust in Monticello looks at banks’ return on equity as just one gauge of how well an institution is doing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Small Arkansas Banks Plow Onward in Face of Attrition
If an annual trophy was given for the Arkansas bank voted least likely to survive, Community State Bank in Bradley could very well be a multiyear winner. read more >
by George Waldon -
First NaturalState Bank Expands Into Dumas
First NaturalState Bank of McGehee is adding a third full-service branch and entering the Dumas market. read more >
by George Waldon -
First National Bank of McGehee Makes Plans to Act Naturally
First National Bank of McGehee is seeking regulatory approval to change its name to First NaturalState Bank. read more >
by George Waldon -