Forrest City Bank
Academy Bank Plans On Entering Rogers
The addition of Academy will expand the competitive field of banks in Rogers to 24, of which six hold at least a 5% share of deposits in the market. read more >
by George Waldon -
The Contenders: It’s Grow or Else, Smaller Banks Say
Smaller banks in Arkansas are often faced with the choice of growing or finding a buyer. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Armor Bank Moves Back Into the Black
The purchase and renaming of Forrest City Bank has given Nathan Waldrip an intensive education. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Forrest City Bank Soon To Suit Up in New Name
Big Creek Bancshares Inc. of Moro (Lee County) staked a trademark claim on ArmorBank in connection with the deal. read more >
by George Waldon -
5 Arkansas Banks Tally 1Q Losses
Twenty-one Arkansas banks recorded a first-quarter profit of less than $200,000. Of that group, only five booked losses. read more >
by George Waldon -
Forrest City Financial Poised to Sell For $2.7M
The countdown to the $2.75 million sale of Forrest City Financial Corp. is nearing zero. The purchase by Cross County Bancshares Inc. of Wynne should close in October when the final regulatory approvals are expected, according to David Dowd, president and CEO of CCBI. read more >
by George Waldon -
6 Arkansas Banks Lost Money in 2013
Six of the 120 lenders based in Arkansas lost money during 2013, according to call reports compiled by BauerFinancial Inc. of Coral Gables, Fla. read more >
by George Waldon -
Young Professionals at a Premium in Rural Areas
With national unemployment at 8.3 percent and the statewide rate at 7.3 percent, it's easy to believe that there must be thousands of young professionals desperate for jobs all across the state. Not quite. read more >
by Luke Jones -
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