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Southern Bancorp’s Wendy Von Kanel Promoted to Market President
Von Kanel to lead Southern Bancorp operations in Phillips County LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - Southern Bancorp today announced the promotion of Wendy Von Kanel, current Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending to Market President for Phillips County. In her new role, she...
Southern Bancorp Announces Leadership Promotions
James “Jimbo” Boyd Jr. named Executive Credit Officer; Donald “Jeff” Frazier named Regional CEO --------------------------------------- -LITTLE ROCK, ARK. - Southern Bancorp today announced two executive level promotions. James “Jimbo” Boyd Jr., the organization’s...
Arkansas and Mississippi Participate in America Saves Week
Arkansas and Mississippi are encouraging their residents to take the pledge to save and build long-term wealth during America Saves Week (February 26 – March 3). Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson recently proclaimed this same week to be Arkansas Saves Week and Military...
Consumer Alert: Social Security Administration Scams
No matter how reputable a company sounds, they are most likely scammers if they make the first contact and ask for sensitive information over the phone. The Federal Trade Commission warns us that scammers are impersonating the Social Security Administration in order...
6 Tips for Building Wealth in 2018
Most people make New year’s resolutions, so why not banks? Southern Bancorp’s New Year’s resolution is to be wealth builders for everyone. This year we want to help you save for the future, pay off debt, rebuild credit, buy a home or start the business you’ve been...
Policy Points 45: Southern Bancorp Community Partners IDA Program
A Solid Tool For Investment The Southern family of companies is committed to moving people out of poverty and onto the path toward wealth creation and financial stability. We believe that asset development is a key component to wealth building, as it is one of the...
New York Post: How America is fighting back against predatory lending
By Salena Zito CLEVELAND, MISS. — It was such an easy trap to fall into. All Jennifer Williams needed was an extra $100 to make it to her next paycheck. Back in 2006, she had just started teaching at the local high school and money was tight. The then-24-year-old knew...
Fox Business News – FBN:am with special guest, Darrin Williams
Southern Bancorp CEO Darrin Williams appeared as a guest on the Fox Business Network's morning show, FBN: AM on Friday, January 11th to discuss the challenges facing rural America and the opportunity for partnership that exists for Wall Street investment in...
Crain’s New York Business: A Wall Street opportunity in rural America
The following op-ed appeared in Crain's New York Business on January 10, 2018. To view the original post, click here. The Mississippi Delta may seem to be the farthest place in the world from New York City’s financial heart. But, in fact, there is an opportunity to...
Consumer Alert: Holiday Scams and Malware Campaigns
'Tis the season for family, faith, tradition...and,unfortunately, scammers. Make sure you are protecting you and your family during this holiday season. Be sure to browse and shop online only on trusted websites. Emails and e-cards from unknown senders may contain...