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Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Franklin financial center located at 3000 Mallory Lane. Simmons Bank operates more than 45 full-service...

2024 marks the 115th consecutive year that Simmons has paid cash dividends PINE BLUFF, Ark., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced...

CEO Bob Fehlman set to retire at the end of 2024 Executive Chairman George Makris, Jr. will assume the role of Chairman and CEO Veteran banker Christopher Van Steenberg joins Simmons as Chief...

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on third quarter 2024 results: Simmons' third quarter results were highlighted by positive underlying trends across the board. Net interest...

Featuring Arkansas alum and 13-time winner on LPGA Tour, Stacy Lewis, and Gameday Social Apparel's Jael Thorpe LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tournament officials look to tee off...

Two more notable players, Rocco Mediate and David Toms, have declared their intention to compete in the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship, October 21-27, tournament officials announced today....

Simmons Bank is celebrating the grand opening of the new regional corporate office and financial center located at 1200 Grand Blvd. Simmons Bank operates more than 50 full-service branches...

Women's Leadership Summit and Clinic, Folds of Honor Friday and Razorback Foundation Gameday Tailgate among events planned for tournament week Proud supporting sponsors earn title as "Arkansas...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release third quarter 2024 earnings prior to the market opening on Friday, October 18, 2024. Management will...

Two more notable players, Stewart Cink and Mike Weir, have declared their intention to compete in the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship, October 21-27, tournament officials announced today. Weir...

Three more of the top players in the current Charles Schwab Cup standings, No. 3 Steven Alker, No. 6 K.J. Choi and No. 9 Padraig Harrington, have declared their intention to compete in the...

Two of the top players in the current Charles Schwab Cup standings, No. 1 Ernie Els and No. 10 Jerry Kelly, have declared their intention to compete in the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship,...

Today, Simmons Bank marked the grand opening of a new branch in Texarkana located at 4330 Saint Michael Drive. Simmons Bank operates approximately 120 full-service branches throughout Texas and...

Volunteers show overwhelming support for tournament scheduled for Oct. 21-27 at Pleasant Valley Country Club. LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tickets for the Simmons Bank...

Simmons Bank announced today it has been named to Forbes America's Best-In-State Employers 2024 in the state of Missouri. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the...

Pro Football Hall of Fame members Brett Favre, Ray Lewis and Eric Dickerson Highlight 20th Season of Little Rock Touchdown Club Presented by Simmons Bank LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 6, 2024...

Tickets for the Simmons Bank Championship presented by Stephens—a PGA TOUR Champions playoff event—will go on sale to the public today at 9 a.m. Central Time. For a complete listing of ticket...

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on second quarter 2024 results: Overall, we were very pleased with our results for the quarter as key profitability metrics – net income,...

Simmons Bank announced today a $25,000 donation to Hope's Path nonprofit in honor of former board member Dean Bass. Hope's Path, based in Spring, Texas, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that uses a...

Simmons Bank announced today a $25,000 donation to the Simmons First Foundation in honor of former board member Jay Burchfield. "Jay's extensive knowledge of the financial industry and insight...

Simmons Bank announced today a $25,000 donation to St. Peter Catholic Church in honor of former board member W. Scott McGeorge. The gift will support the repair and remodel of St. Raphael Church...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release second quarter 2024 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Management will...

Simmons Bank announced today it has been named to Forbes America's Best-In-State Banks 2024 in the state of Tennessee. America's Best-In-State Banks 2024 ranking names the institutions that stood...

Simmons Bank was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, as one of the 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For in the South. "This...

Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the latest Shelby County financial center located at 510 Tillman St. Simmons Bank operates five full-service branches throughout Memphis....

Includes Simmons first EQ2 investment to support minority entrepreneurs in central Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and Southern Bancorp Community Partners...

Officials from the Simmons Bank Championship – a PGA TOUR Champions tournament – announced today that Stephens Inc., an independent financial services firm headquartered in Arkansas, will be...

The Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation remains in middle Tennessee through at least 2028 PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korn Ferry Tour announced today a...

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on first quarter 2024 results: Simmons delivered solid results in the quarter that clearly reflect our driving principles centered on a...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release first quarter 2024 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Management will...

Simmons Bank hosted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the latest Pine Bluff financial center located at 1400 E. Harding Ave. Simmons Bank operates five full-service branches throughout Pine Bluff.

Simmons Bank hosted a grand opening ceremony to celebrate the latest Dallas-Fort Worth financial center located at 2498 W. Illinois Ave. Simmons Bank operates 24 full-service branches in the...

Simmons Bank celebrated the grand opening of the new financial center located at 201 Franklin Road. Simmons Bank operates two full-service branches in the Brentwood area. Simmons Bank operates...

Board of Directors authorizes new $175 million share repurchase program and approves a 5 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend PINE BLUFF, Ark., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release fourth quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Management...

Simmons Bank announced today its automatic savings program, Round-Up, allowed customers to save nearly $5.5 million during the first eleven months of 2023. More than 26,400 customers utilized the...

Donation made in honor of the more than 5,500 associate volunteer hours during Simmons Service Month LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank (Simmons) presented a $30,000...

Will serve as CFO of Simmons First National Corporation and Simmons Bank PINE BLUFF, Ark., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced Daniel...

Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its newest Dallas financial center located at 3309 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Simmons Bank operates 23 full-service branches...

Tommy May, Vietnam veteran and chairman of Simmons First Foundation, served as keynote speaker at a luncheon honoring Central Arkansas veterans and military Simmons Bank River Market Building to...

October is National Cybersecurity Month and Simmons Bank is providing educational tips so that individuals and organizations can protect personal data, private information, and the digital...

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on third quarter 2023 results: Simmons reported net income of $47.2 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.37 for the third quarter...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Simmons' Class A common stock of $0.20 per share,...

Simmons Bank also donates $50,000 to the ULSTL Restoring Hope Capital Campaign ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis, Inc. (ULSTL)...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release third quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Management will...

Simmons Bank (Simmons) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new branch in Jonesboro located at 1720 S. Caraway Rd. Construction on the new, nearly 20,000 square foot branch is underway with the...

Pleasant Valley Country Club to host annual Charles Schwab Cup playoff event LITTLE ROCK, Ark. and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new PGA TOUR Champions tournament, the...

Pro Football Hall of Fame Members Tony Dorsett and Peyton Manning Highlight 19th Season of Little Rock Touchdown Club LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier today, the Little Rock...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Simmons' Class A common stock of $0.20 per share,...

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on second quarter 2023 results: Simmons posted net income of $58.3 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.46 for the quarter....

Simmons Bank announces the promotion of three veteran bankers to lead business units in the Nashville Metro Market. Martin Schrodt was promoted to director of market development overseeing...

Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced today key changes to its leadership team. "The restructuring of our banking division aligns with our Better Bank Initiative by positioning us to capitalize on the...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release second quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Management will...

America Saves announced Simmons Bank as a recipient of the 2023 Designation of Savings Excellence Award (DOSE), the only national award focused on recognizing financial institutions for their work...

Simmons Bank, Garland County Habitat for Humanity and ABI Insurance will host a free seminar for homebuyers on Saturday, May 13 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Garland County Library located at...

Simmons Bank and the Greater Memphis Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the newest Memphis financial center located at 4134 Elvis Presley Boulevard....

Bob Fehlman, Simmons' Chief Executive Officer, commented on first quarter 2023 results While the continued challenges from rising interest rates, coupled this quarter with heightened market...

1 of only 24 U.S. publicly traded companies to have paid dividends for 100+ uninterrupted years PINE BLUFF, Ark., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC)...

Marks fourth consecutive year the bank has been recognized as a top performer for customer satisfaction on a global scale PINE BLUFF, Ark., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release first quarter 2023 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Management will...

Recognized as a symbol of strength and stability in the communities we serve PINE BLUFF, Ark., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 23, Simmons Bank celebrates its 120th year of providing...

Simmons Bank is celebrating the grand opening of the new regional corporate office and financial center with a ribbon-cutting. Located at 6075 Poplar Avenue, the 5,500 square-foot branch opened on...

Simmons Bank announced today that it has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers 2023. Of the thousands of companies that were surveyed, Simmons Bank is proud to be among...

Simmons Bank announced the addition of Richard Hughes as executive vice president and treasurer. Hughes will report to president and CFO Jay Brogdon and will be responsible for all Simmons Bank...

George A. Makris, Jr., Simmons' Executive Chairman, commented on financial results During 2022, we completed a number of strategic initiatives, including the successful merger and integration of...

2023 marks the 114th consecutive year that Simmons has paid cash dividends to shareholders PINE BLUFF, Ark., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC)...

Simmons Bank announced today its automatic savings program, Round-Up, allowed customers to save over $5.2 million during the first eleven months of 2022. More than 26,500 customers utilized the...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release fourth quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Management will...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) ("Company") and Simmons Bank ("Bank," and together with the Company, "Simmons") today announced changes to certain executive management roles....

Initiative designed to revitalize vacant city block into an inclusive and sustainable public space STILLWATER, Okla., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank announced today that it is in...

Gift provides support for additional staff, camp scholarships and supplies PINE BLUFF, Ark., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank and Simmons First Foundation presented Central Arkansas...

Fifth annual Giving Tuesday gift made in honor of Simmons Bank associates LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank donated $50,000 to Junior Achievement USA (JA USA) at the...

Bank's Veterans Business Resource Group provides display area and commemorative ribbons for associates to wear based on their relationship with a veteran Associates honor veterans by sharing their...

Simmons Bank recently completed renovations on the more than 16,000 square foot, full-service branch located at 7800 Forsyth. From 11-2 p.m. on Nov. 2, Simmons Bank hosted a ribbon cutting and...

The Simmons Bank Open for the Snedeker Foundation has played to rave reviews the past two years – from players, caddies, fans, Korn Ferry Tour officials and the middle Tennessee community,...

Positive operating leverage driven by strong total revenue and adjusted pre-provision net revenue growth PINE BLUFF, Ark., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- George A. Makris, Jr., Simmons' Chairman...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Simmons' Class A common stock of $0.19 per share,...

Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release third quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market opening on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Management will...

Steve Wade, EVP and assistant general legal counsel for Simmons Bank was nationally recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation for his work on the SAFER AR ACT with a 2022 ABA...

- Maurice Butler brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to the position MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Simmons Bank announced today the addition of veteran banker Maurice...

On Tuesday, the Little Rock Touchdown Club announced its 2022 speakers at a news conference at War Memorial Stadium. Little Rock Touchdown Club president and Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inductee...

George A. Makris, Jr., Simmons’ Chairman and CEO, commented on the quarter Although second quarter results were significantly impacted by accounting adjustments and one-time merger expenses...

PINE BLUFF, Ark., July 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend...

PINE BLUFF, Ark., June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release second quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – June 8, 2022 – The Simmons First Foundation has awarded Ducks Unlimited (DU) a grant of $100,000 to support the Big River Park Conservancy project located along the...

(Little Rock, ARK.) – Simmons Bank announced today the expansion of the Business Development team across the organization with the promotions of Laura Condley, Tim Maiden, Dion Grey and the...

(Wichita, Kan. and Fayetteville, Ark.) Simmons Bank announced the promotions of Pat Gearhart and Charlie Van Ness to division presidents. Gearhart will oversee Wichita, Kansas City and Oklahoma...

Pine Bluff, AR – Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons or Company) today reported net income of $65.1 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to $67.4 million in the...

113 consecutive years of returning capital to its shareholders through cash dividends PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that its board...

(Pine Bluff, Ark.) – Simmons Bank announced today the promotions of veteran bankers Daniel Robinson and Reggie Rose to lead the bank’s Arkansas Community markets. As East Arkansas division...

(Little Rock, Ark.) Simmons Bank announced today the addition of Cole Plafcan as senior vice president, director of Agricultural Lending, a newly created division within Simmons Bank’s Community...

(Pine Bluff, Ark.) – Simmons Bank has been named to Forbes magazine’s list of “World’s Best Banks” for the third consecutive year. The recognition is based on surveys conducted by Forbes...

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) (Simmons) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (Spirit), the parent company of...

PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Simmons First National Corp. (NASDAQ: SFNC) today announced it is scheduled to release first quarter 2022 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, April 28, 2022....

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Simmons Bank announced today a series of promotions within the Marketing Department. Elizabeth Machen has been promoted to executive vice president, Marketing and...

Little Rock, Ark. – Simmons Bank (Simmons) announced today that Ann Madea has been named executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO) as part of a planned transition announced...

(Little Rock, Ark.) - Simmons Bank announced that Rodney Hawkins has succeeded Johnny McCaleb as executive vice president and Chief Audit Executive. Hawkins joined Simmons Bank in 2021 with...

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Simmons Bank has named Lisa Brumley as the new senior vice president, Medical & Professional Market executive for the Little Rock market. A veteran banker with a career...

Pine Bluff, Ark. – Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC) (the “Company” or “Simmons”) announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (“Federal Reserve”) has...

(Little Rock, Ark.) – Simmons Bank announced today the addition of Texarkana native and Korn Ferry Tour member Zack Fischer to Team Simmons Bank. Fischer joins fellow Simmons Bank brand...