Southern Bancorp

Business success is measured in many ways. Arkansas Money & Politics asked its readers, once again, to tell us which were the most admired companies in The Natural State. Using a criteria that includes financial soundness, bold innovation, brand awareness,…

Southern Bancorp Inc. has closed on its acquisition of FCB Financial Services Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Bank of Arkansas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. All three Premier locations will continue operating under the Premier Bank…

Becky and Nathan Pittman love meeting a challenge together. Since marrying in 2014, life has been a balancing act between raising three wonderful kids in a blended family and building careers around their shared passion for helping others. Through his…

The student-led Social Entrepreneurship Committee at the UA Clinton School of Public Service will host a panel discussion called, “Creating Better Communities through Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship,” on Thursday, April 21, at the CALS Rock It! Lab in downtown Little…

Southern Bancorp, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and holding company for Southern Bancorp Bank, has entered into a merger agreement to acquire FCB Financial Services, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Premier Bank of Arkansas, a $200 million asset…

The term “influencer” is used a lot these days. It’s a term that has completely evolved, thanks to social media marketing. Once reserved for those who possess a nuanced quality of affecting the actions of others, the term has now…

Southern Bancorp added two new members to its leadership team. Kenya Davenport joins the CDFI as the organization’s Chief of Staff, and Will Lambe joins as Chief Strategy Officer. “I’m excited to welcome both Kenya and Will to Southern Bancorp’s leadership…

State Representative Monte Hodges (D-Blytheville) announced his campaign for the First Congressional District on Wednesday with stops in Blytheville, West Memphis and Jonesboro. According to Hodges’ team, his campaign is focused on voting rights, investing in the Delta and its…

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis announced changes to its Little Rock Branch board of directors, effective Jan. 1: Millie A. Ward, president of Stone Ward in Little Rock, has been elected board chair for 2022 by the Branch…

Southern Bancorp Community Partners, a loan fund and Community Development Financial Institution headquartered in Arkansas, has hired its next president, Anthony Young. The organization initiated a nationwide search for a new leader after its former president Dr. Karama Neal was…