Apr 23, 2018 | News, Press Releases
Capital will aid growth and mission-driven goal to improve financial inclusion in rural America Investors include national and international funds, regional banks and families LITTLE ROCK, AR – A diverse group of investors, representing global institutional investors,...
Mar 8, 2018 | News, Press Releases
James “Jimbo” Boyd Jr. named Executive Credit Officer; Donald “Jeff” Frazier named Regional CEO ————————————— -LITTLE ROCK, ARK. – Southern Bancorp today announced two executive level...
Jan 30, 2018 | Blog, Safety Tips
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...
Jan 17, 2018 | Blog, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
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...
Jan 16, 2018 | Blog, News, Public Policy, Publications, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
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...
Jan 13, 2018 | Darrin Williams, News, Public Policy, Southern Bancorp Community Partners
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...
Jan 11, 2018 | Darrin Williams, News
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...
Jan 10, 2018 | Darrin Williams, News
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...
