Larry Wilson
First Arkansas Bank & Trust Ends 76 Years of Wilson Leadership
Larry Wilson has tapped Keith Collard as the new CEO after announcing his retirement, surprising many who expected the role to fall to his son. read more >
First Arkansas Bank & Trust’s Larry Wilson Retires as CEO, Will Remain Chairman
Under Wilson's leadership, First Arkansas Bank & Trust expanded across Central Arkansas with new locations and bank acquisitions, leading the company to grow from $17M to over $1B in assets. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Jacksonville Moves to Comply with a Little-Known State Law About Bankers on City Boards
Jacksonville’s recent ordinance highlights a little-known Arkansas law requiring city approval for bank executives to serve on local boards. read more >
by Griffin Coop -
Bank and Credit Card Network Perspectives Needed on ‘Swipe Fees’ (Letters to the Editor)
Two Arkansas banking executives write in with feedback on the April 8 article, “Swiped Out: Card Fees Cost Arkansas Businesses $600M in 2022” read more >
3 Arkansas Banks Surpassing $1B in Assets
Organic growth, new branches and acquisitions are pushing Signature Bank, First Arkansas Bank & Trust and Anstaff Bank beyond $1 billion in assets. read more >
by George Waldon -
Bank OZK Spends Less to Make a Dollar
“Most banks with a good efficiency ratio focus relentlessly on controlling costs,” said George Gleason, chairman and CEO of the $27.6 billion-asset lender. “We take a different approach. read more >
by George Waldon -
CEO of First Arkansas Bank & Trust Receives Tampa Bay Trophy (Movers & Shakers)
Larry Wilson was recognized by Tampa Bay Defense Alliance for his extensive service to the Little Rock Air Force Base and the local community. read more >
Bankers, Fintech to Connect at August Summit
The conference, hosted by the Venture Center of Little Rock, aims to be a networking opportunity and a place for Arkansas fintech companies to showcase their products. read more >
by Chloe McGehee -
Mark Wilson, Kim Cullum Take On Expanded Roles at FAB&T
Wilson was named president of the Jacksonville-based bank, succeeding his father in the role. read more >
FAB&T Banks on Devo
University of Arkansas basketball standout Davonte “Devo” Davis has been busy with his name, image and likeness sponsorships. read more >
New Jacksonville Schools Propel Growth
Jacksonville is on the rise, and its schools are playing no small role in that. Replacing all schools in the Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District is one way the district, carved out of the Pulaski County Special School District in 2014, is hoping to improve education in the community. read more >
In Jacksonville, A New Cornerstone for Education, Economic Development
The $74 million, 338,000-SF Jacksonville High School that opened welcoming 1,100 students gives an obvious boost to the city's education sector. But economic developers also see it as key to growing business there. read more >
How to Grow Your Tax Dollars II (Larry Wilson Feedback)
Your state’s tax dollars are less than they should be. How is that? One simple reason is that, for years, our state Legislature has exempted credit unions from paying income taxes. read more >
by -
Update: John Rogers Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
John Rogers of North Little Rock was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years in prison by a Chicago federal judge who said the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist was a threat to the public. read more >
by George Waldon -
New Frauds Land John Rogers in Prison
Testimony at the Nov. 20 bond revocation hearing of serial fraudster John Rogers shed more light on new evidence uncovered by federal investigators. read more >
by George Waldon -
Rogers Goes to Jail to Await Fraud Sentencing
A federal judge in Chicago ordered that serial fraudster John Rogers be remanded to the custody of U.S. marshals. read more >
by George Waldon -
Mr. Rogers In Chicago: Can You Say Prison?
Instead of plea-reduced sentencing, John Rogers faces a bond revocation hearing in U.S. District Court in Chicago for financially enriching himself through more illegal shenanigans. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Banks Sub ITMs for Tellers to Gain Competitive Edge
Several Arkansas banks are using interactive teller machines to offer extended hours and better service to their customers, grow their deposits and gain a competitive edge, especially in new markets. read more >
Update: First Arkansas Bank & Trust to Open Branch In Conway
First Arkansas Bank & Trust of Jacksonville enters Conway for the first time, purchasing a vacant bank branch at Hogan Road and Prince Street. read more >
Searcy Energy Lender Southeast Capital Quietly on the Rise
Jay Barber has quietly built a national business as an energy banker in Searcy, but he’s not completely hush-hush. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Sign up for Daily E-news
Sign Up
THIS WEEK’S EDITION
This Week’s Stories
View Digital Edition
