


Tax Time is Now Savings Time in Arkansas!
Back in October, we wrote about the need to save, specifically at tax time. Why? Because that’s the time that most Americans receive their largest lump sum all year. Combined with research that shows savings habits are stronger when money is immediately placed into a separate savings account, and the idea for “Add-A-Line” was born.

Yes, YOU can be a Super Saver!
Yes, YOU can be a Super Saver! Hello, world! My name is Rebekah. I’m a banker at Southern Bancorp, a wife to a Pastor, and a mom to two boys. But few people know that I have another, secret identity. I’m a Super Saver. Over the years, I’ve come up with a lot of crazy...
Southern Bancorp Names New Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Janie Ginocchio to lead organization’s policy agenda and advocacy efforts LITTLE ROCK- Southern Bancorp today announced the hiring of Janie Ginocchio as the new Director of Public Policy and Advocacy. In this role, Ginocchio will advocate for public policies in...
Southern Bancorp Organizations Promote America Saves Week
LITTLE ROCK – As part of America Saves Week 2019, February 25 – March 2, Southern Bancorp Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Bancorp, Inc. and one of the nation’s largest community development banks, is partnering with Southern Bancorp Community...
Statement on Recently Announced CFPB Rule Change Affecting Payday Lenders
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp, a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with operations in Arkansas and Mississippi, announced its opposition to this week’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule change that would remove...
Southern Bancorp Announces Leadership Promotions in Greenville
LITTLE ROCK – Southern Bancorp recently announced the promotion of Vernon Greenlee to Regional President, a leadership position in which he will help manage operations throughout the region and grow Southern’s lending footprint throughout Mississippi. Greenlee...
Southern Bancorp to Offer Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown
Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp announced today that it would immediately begin providing assistance to customers affected by the federal government shutdown by waiving overdraft fees during this period and providing immediate access to a no fee, no credit check,...