First Bank has served the financial needs of southwest Mississippi since 1895. In today's banking environment, the number of community banks has been greatly reduced. We strongly believe that community banks are vitally important to the economic growth of a community. We continually strive to meet our customer's expectation and the need of the community, thereby increasing our stockholder value.
The Peoples Bank is and always has been a locally owned, community bank. Opened in 1925 by several prominent members of the Ripley community, The Peoples Bank has now been in existence for more than 90 years. Having started with only 3 employees and now employing over 70, The Peoples Bank, as our name implies, has plenty of experience with the people of Tippah County. Each and every day, we open our doors to serve the people of this county and the communities in which we live. We strive every day to make our slogan a true representation of our service and attitude.
The First NaturalState Bank of McGehee was chartered in 1974 and has operated continuously in Desha County since its inception. Being a community minded bank, the Board chose to convert to become a state charted bank in 2016. The decision allowed for the transition of bank oversight to the Arkansas State Bank Department.
In October, 1891, the founders of Copiah Bank opened our doors in service to families and business owners who were largely ignored by bigger-city banks. Theirs was a vision of a bank that would provide responsive solutions, exceptional service, fiscal integrity and value for those we serve.
Our Bank began serving customers in the Arkansas Delta 80 years ago. We partner with people to create opportunities and strengthen communities all across the State of Arkansas. Although banking has changed over the years, we still bring our small town values with us, caring passionately about our team, customers, and communities. We care deeply about their stories and meeting their needs – with honesty, loyalty, and respect. We are here to Create Opportunities Through Personal Connections! Partnering with you is what we want to do.
Great Southern Bank believes that progression is key to success, but there is something about the ability to adapt to those changes while also upholding our core values and traditions as a community bank. Constantly working to prepare for the future, we are certain that continuing to prioritize customer experience above all else is crucial. At Great Southern Bank, we will continue to open the door with a smile. We are more than just your bankers, we are your friends.
Bank of Brookhaven was established January 31, 2000. Bank of Brookhaven offers services, including Online Banking, tailored to meet the needs of a growing town and county. We're the new bank with an old fashion commitment.
As one of Alabama's oldest family-owned community banks, our focus has always been on building relationships and serving our friends and neighbors in the Wiregrass. We believe success lies in being a true friend to our employees, our customers, and our community. Our purpose is to help friends save wisely, spend prudently, and borrow cautiously.
Quontic is a Member FDIC bank, headquartered in New York City and located in a growing number of states. We're all about customer service. We're here to help the community. We strive to make banking easy and the home mortgage process hassle-free. We are authorized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make Federal Housing Authority (FHA)-insured mortgage loans in all fifty states.
Commitment, Leadership, and Vision have been the watchwords at the Bank of Franklin since it opened its doors in October, 1912. Commitment to providing safe and sound financial products and services to our customers and communities in a manner that exceeds their expectations. Leadership in the form of a cohesive management team focusing on efficiency, customer service, and the implementation of our Vision to expand our presence through internal growth and strategic branching while remaining an independent community bank.
