Randy Scott
Banking on Families (Randy Scott Commentary)
Business can help tackle child care costs to support working families and strengthen communities. read more >
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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 >
Banks Are Set For Steady Rise In Interest Rate
Predicting mortgage dip due to high interest rates, Arkansas bankers say their job is "managing the spread." read more >
by Marty Cook -
Arkansas Banks Start to See Forgiveness on PPP Loans
Bankers get some money back, but federal process should be simpler, they say. read more >
Update: In Arkansas, Bankers Grow Frustrated Awaiting PPP Loan Forgiveness
Arkansas bankers who fronted money to thousands of businesses participating in the Payment Protection Program now say they are frustrated by the federal government's failure to repay the forgivable loans in a timely manner. read more >
Harrell Installed as Arkansas Bankers Association Chairman
Jonathan Harrell is installed as the 2020-21 chairman of the Arkansas Bankers Association at the ABA Membership Meeting. read more >
Randy Scott Takes CEO Seat at Farmers Bank & Trust (Movers & Shakers)
Randy Scott has been promoted to president and CEO of Farmers Bank & Trust of Blytheville. read more >
Banker Randy Scott Plays Part on East Arkansas Farm Team
Randy Scott is the president and chief operating officer of Farmers Bank & Trust in Blytheville. A 26-year veteran of banking, he has worked the last 16 years at Farmers. read more >
Farmers Bank & Trust Branches Out to Wilson
Farmers Bank & Trust of Blytheville is deepening its market penetration in Mississippi County with a Wilson location. The branch affords an opportunity that belies the size of the community (population 900). read more >
by George Waldon -