Video: Bob Birch, Wallace Fowler & John Allison on THV 11 News, KAIT 8
Arkansas Business news partner THV 11 News talks to Bob Birch of Centennial Bank about the Home BancShares Inc. deal for Liberty Bank of Arkansas Inc.
View ArticleHere Are 3 Arkansas Bank Deals Bigger Than Home BancShares-Liberty Bank
On THV 11 News This Morning on Tuesday, Bob Birch of Home BancShares said the Home BancShares deal to buy Liberty Bank was the fourth-biggest interstate bank deal Arkansas has seen. Here's the three...
View ArticleVideo: Home BancShares, Martha Shoffner and Paula Deen in Your Week in Review
Home BancShares' historic deal, the end of Wal-Mart's deal with Paula Deen, no deal for Martha Shoffner, and a bad deal for workers at Nordex in Jonesboro. Here's your "Arkansas Business-THV 11 News...
View ArticleUtah Properties Subject of One Bank & Trust Lawsuit
One Bank & Trust is suing Little Rock businessman Phil Herrington, his Herrington Inc. private equity and development firm and six business entities associated with a $5 million loan backing a...
View ArticleFormer Professor Bowl Owner Rolls With Bankruptcy Filing
Former Professor Bowl owner Newman E. McGee of Little Rock has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after he was hit with a string of judgments over the last several years. McGee listed $6.66 million in...
View ArticleCash-Stock Combo Offers Liberty Bank Stockholders Quick Reward
The combination of cash and stock in the proposed $280 million buyout of Liberty Bancshares offers stockholders in the Jonesboro bank holding company immediate reward and tax-deferred possibilities.
View ArticleJoe Spivey To Lead Integrity First's Foray Into Northwest Arkansas
Integrity First Bank, known as First National Bank & Trust of Mountain Home until last summer, needs a northwest Arkansas regional president because it has already established a loan production...
View ArticleSurvey: Midwest, Plains Economy Remains Strong
A new monthly survey suggests the economy remains strong in nine Midwest and Plains states and business will continue to improve in the months ahead.
View ArticleUPDATE: First Federal to Acquire First National of Hot Springs, Heritage Bank...
First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas, the publicly traded parent company of First Federal Bank of Harrison, announced Monday a deal to acquire First National Bank of Hot Springs and Heritage Bank in...
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks to Open Loan Office in New York
Bank of the Ozarks Inc. of Little Rock said it plans to open a loan production office in New York City on Friday.
View ArticleMore Details Of First Federal Bancshares' Acquisition of First National Security
First Federal Bancshares of Arkansas Inc. of Harrison on Wednesday released additional details about the $129 million acquisition of First National Security Corp., announced on Monday.
View ArticleUS Rate on 30-Year Mortgage Falls to 4.29 Percent
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages eased this week after last week's surge, declines that could prompt homebuyers to act quickly before rates rise further.
View ArticleU.S. Economy Adds 195K Jobs; Unemployment 7.6 Percent
U.S. employers added a robust 195,000 jobs in June and many more in April and May than previously thought. The job growth raises hopes for a stronger economy in the second half of 2013.
View ArticleMetropolitan National Bank Finds a Savior as Dallas Investment Fund Agrees to...
A Dallas investment fund has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Metropolitan National Bank of Little Rock from its holding company, which late Friday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy...
View ArticleRose Law Firm Bears Down on Bicentennial on Oldest Companies List
Here is a look at the oldest companies still in operation in Arkansas.
View ArticleArkansas Sees 1.9 Percent Decline in Personal Income
Personal income in Arkansas dropped 1.9 percent in first-quarter 2013. That showing placed Arkansas at No. 48 among the states. The state's personal income had grown by 3 percent in the fourth quarter...
View ArticleDavy Carter Named Regional President of Centennial Bank, Will Oversee Liberty...
Centennial Bank, a subsidiary of Home BancShares Inc. of Conway, names Davy Carter as regional president, with duties and responsibilities that include overseeing the company's acquisition of Liberty...
View ArticleSam Walls Retires From Arkansas Capital Corp. Group
Rush Deacon, who been chairman of the board of Arkansas Capital Corp., the largest subsidiary of ACCG, is now serving as the acting CEO.
View ArticleArkansas Business Reveals Best Places to Work in Arkansas
Twelve companies make up the inaugural class for Arkansas Business' Best Places to Work in Arkansas. The Best Places to Work in Arkansas awards ceremony will be held Sept. 17 in Little Rock.
View ArticleBank of the Ozarks Reports 7 Percent Rise in Earnings
Bank of the Ozarks reports a 6.8 percent increase in second quarter earnings. The $20.4 million performance compares to $19.1 million a year ago.
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