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Southern Bank Welcomes Brian Englert

Southern Bank is excited to announce the addition of Brian Englert as Community Bank President in Chillicothe, MO.

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Congratulations Rick Viar on Civic Leadership Award

Southern Bank would like to congratulate Rick Viar on being awarded the 2023 West Gate Division of the Missouri Municipal League’s Annual Civic Leadership Award.

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J Darren Hillis Achieves Circle of Success Recognition at Ameriprise Financial

J Darren Hillis, a financial advisor and Vice President with Southern Wealth Management in Poplar Bluff, MO, has qualified for the company’s Circle of Success annual recognition program...

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Southern Bank Recognized on Forbes Financial All-Stars List

We’re proud to announce that Southern Bank has been named one of the Forbes Financial All-Stars for 2023.

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Southern Bank Congratulates Rob Binney

Southern Bank congratulates Rob Binney on appointment to Missouri Workforce Development Board.

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Southern Bank Welcomes Shon Bauer

Southern Bank is happy to announce the addition of Shon Bauer as Community Bank Manager in Anna IL.

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We're Branching Out

We’re thrilled to announce that Southern Bank’s parent company, Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc (SMBC), has signed a merger agreement with Citizens Bank and Trust Company.

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Southern Bank Welcomes David McClain

Southern Bank is pleased to introduce David McClain as the newest member of its Board of Directors, to be effective at the bank’s regularly scheduled October board meeting.

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Online Banking Security Upgrade – Feb. 2022

In the coming days, Online Banking will undergo an enhancement to add another layer of security to online banking for your protection.

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Southern Bank expands into St. Louis Market, acquires FortuneBank

We’re rooted here, right where you need us. That means keeping a focus on our communities and serving each individual where they live and wherever they go. ...

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Southern Bank to Acquire First National Bank Branch in Cairo, IL

Southern Bank, headquartered in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Cairo, Illinois, branch of First National Bank ...

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Newsweek features Southern Bank

For the second year in a row, Southern Bank has been selected as the Best Small Bank in Missouri by Newsweek in a study with Lending Tree ...

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Online Banking Update

We have good news – your Online Banking will soon be receiving an upgrade with enhanced features and a new layout. Now you might be wondering how ...

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Important Mobile App Information Update

Important information regarding the recent Southern Bank app upgrade.

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Mobile App Upgrade Postponed

We’re excited to announce an upgrade to Southern Bank’s mobile app that will be taking place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

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Marshfield branch honored with Readers...

Recently, the Marshfield Mail’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards celebrated the very best of Webster County (MO). Each year ...

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Newsweek features Southern Bank

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Southern Bank among top performers ...

We are excited and honored to have been named among Bank Director’s list of 2021 Ranking Banking Performance Powerhouses. This study ...

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Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. Announces ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Southern Bank and Central Federal Savings & Loan ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. parent company of Southern Bank, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, announced that its merger ...

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Southern Bank Announces New Commercial Loan Officer in Jonesboro ...

Southern Bank is happy to announce the addition of Senior Commercial Loan Officer Mike Weaver ...

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Groundbreaking Kicks Off Construction of New Southern Bank ...

Southern Bank held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday ...

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Trey Linsman promoted to Loan Officer for Jonesboro - Nettleton ...

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Trey Linsman to Loan Officer ...

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Southern Bank Names Bishop as Market President

Southern Bank recently announced Kevin Bishop has been promoted to Market President ...

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Southern Bank Names O’Neal Community Bank President, Cosgrove as Loan Officer ...

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Matthew O’Neal to Community Bank President ...

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Southern Bank Launches Financial Advising and Investment Firm ...

Southern Bank announced the opening of Southern Wealth Management in the Poplar Bluff Market ...

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Southern Bank Names Brumitt Community Bank President

Southern Bank recently announced the promotion of Ben Brumitt to Community Bank President ...

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Southern Bank and First Commercial Bank Parent Corporations ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “Southern Missouri”), the parent corporation of Southern Bank ...

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Southern Bank Names New Branch Retail Manager in Poplar Bluff

Southern Bank recently announced the addition of Megan Leist as Branch Retail Manager for the Southern Bank branches ...

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Southern Bank Names New Chief Lending Officer

Southern Bank recently announced the appointment of Rick Windes as an Executive Vice President and the Chief Lending Officer ...

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Southern Bank Names Roberts as Market President

Southern Bank announced Chris Roberts has been promoted to Market President. In his new role, Roberts will be ...

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Southern Bank Proud to Serve Community

Southern Bank has proudly served the needs of America’s Heartland for over 130 years, making it one of the oldest ...

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Southern Bank Announces Closure of Brookland Branch

Southern Bank announced recently that it will close its Brookland, Arkansas branch on July 31, 2017. Southern Bank ...

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Southern Bank Celebrates 130 Years

Founded in 1887, Southern Bank will be celebrating it’s 130-year anniversary on Wednesday, March 22nd with celebrations at its 36 branches located ...

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Southern Missouri Bancorp and Tammcorp Announce Agreement to Merge

Southern Bank recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Southern Missouri will acquire Tammcorp in ...

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Southern Missouri Bancorp and Southern Missouri Bancshares ...

Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMBC, “SMBC”), the parent corporation of Southern Bank, and Southern Missouri Bancshares, Inc ...

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Southern Bank Sponsors Benefit for Slade Smith

Southern Bank is partnering with the Brookland School District and community to help raise funds for Slade Smith ...

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Southern Bank Names Jackson as Community Bank President

Southern Bank announced Mel Jackson has been promoted to Community Bank President for Southern Bank in Poplar Bluff. Jackson ...

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Southern Bank Mourns Passing of Former Board Member Sam Smith

Southern Bank is saddened by the recent news of Sam Smith’s passing, who was a great friend, former long-time board member ...

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Southern Bank Names New Chief Credit Officer

Southern Bank recently announced the appointment of Mark Hecker as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer. Hecker will ...

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Southern Bank Announces Resignation of Charles R. Moffitt ...

Southern Bank announced today that Charles R. Moffitt will resign from the Southern Bank Board of Directors, along ...

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Southern Bank is First in Region to Put Fraud Protection ...

Southern Bank is the first bank in the region to put the power of fraud protection for debit cards directly into the hands ...

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Southern Bank Named Top Community Bank

Southern Bank announced today that it was included in the 2014 edition of SNL Financial’s annual listing ...

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Southern Bank Names New Banking Service Manager

Southern Bank announced Susie Ballard as the new Banking Service Manager for Southern Bank’s Ozark branch ...

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Southern Bank Celebrates 128 Years by Giving Back

Founded in 1887, Southern Bank will be celebrating its 128-year anniversary on Friday, April 17th by giving ...

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Southern Bank is First in Region to Introduce Live Video Banking

Southern Bank is the first bank in the region to introduce Interactive Teller technology, also known as ITMs, ...

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Southern Bank Announces Topping Out Event at New Band Headquarters

Southern Bank proudly announces a Topping Out celebration for the new Southern Bank headquarters to be located on the corner of ...