PROVIDENCE BANK

Providence Bank was established on April 10, 2006, as a financial institution that provided various banking services. Over the years, it underwent significant changes through mergers with other banking entities. On September 1, 2019, Providence Bank merged with and became part of Heritage Southeast Bank, which is located in Jonesboro, Georgia. Following this merger, the institution adopted the name Heritage Southeast Bank. The most recent development in its history occurred on January 1, 2023, when Heritage Southeast Bank merged with The First Bank, a financial institution based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, thus marking the end of the Providence Bank brand within the banking industry.

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

2006-04-10Institution established. Original name: Providence Bank.

2019-09-01Changed Institution Name to Heritage Southeast Bank.

2019-09-01Merged and became part of Heritage Southeast Bank in Jonesboro, GA.

2023-01-01Merged and became part of The First Bank in Hattiesburg, MS.