Arkansas County Bank

Arkansas County Bank was established on April 12, 1912, originally operating under the name The First National Bank of De Witt. Over the years, the institution underwent several changes: on September 27, 2006, it rebranded as Arkansas County Bank and modified its regulatory status to become a state-chartered bank not affiliated with the Federal Reserve System. During the same period, it changed its primary federal regulatory agency to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and withdrew from the Federal Reserve membership. In a significant move on January 3, 2007, Arkansas County Bank acquired First National Bank of Stuttgart, expanding its operations in Arkansas. On March 2, 2012, it transitioned to a state-chartered bank that became a member of the Federal Reserve System and changed its primary federal regulatory agency back to the Federal Reserve. The bank's history concluded when it merged with Southern Bancorp Bank based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, on May 15, 2021.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1912-04-12Institution established. Original name: The First National Bank of De Witt.

2006-09-27Institution withdraws from membership in the Federal Reserve System.

2006-09-27Changed Chartering Agency to State.

2006-09-27Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, not member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2006-09-27Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FDIC.

2006-09-27Changed Institution Name to Arkansas County Bank.

2007-01-03Acquired First National Bank of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, AR.

2012-03-02Institution becomes member of the Federal Reserve System.

2012-03-02Changed Bank Class to State Chartered Bank, member of the Federal Reserve System (FRS).

2012-03-02Changed Primary Federal Regulatory Agency to FED.

2021-05-15Merged and became part of Southern Bancorp Bank in Arkadelphia, AR.