Sweet Potato Festival gears up Saturday Nov 10, 2009
7 a.m.-3 p.m., entertainment, including Kay Bain, Southern Praise and other local talent, Main Street stage; information booth open, with T-shirts, caps and other products; antique tractor and sweet potato farming equipment, BancorpSouth. 9 a.m., 5K Run-Walk, Downtown, pre-registration 15, race day 18. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Local news briefs (9) Nov 8, 2009
Donations can be made at BancorpSouth. Craft fair to be at community center today. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
FHLB Dallas and BancorpSouth Award HELP Grant to First-time Homebuyer in Tupelo, Mississippi Nov 4, 2009
Nov. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and BancorpSouth awarded a $7,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) grant to Vance Slagle, a first-time homebuyer in Tupelo, Mississippi ... Mr. Slagle already banked at BancorpSouth, so he said the grant process was very easy and efficient ... "BancorpSouth appreciates the opportunity to participate in FHLB Dallas's grant programs," said Christy Minton, Fair Lending Officer at BancorpSouth. (Primezone Releases)
Fondren: Building space filling fast Oct 30, 2009
The restaurant is moving from the bottom floor of the BancorpSouth building on Lakeland Drive in Jackson after more than 25 years there. "I look at this as the most fortuitous opportunity I've had in quite some time," said restaurant owner Nick Apostle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
BancorpSouth, Renasant hurt by charge-offs Oct 24, 2009
BancorpSouth is the fifth largest bank in Memphis based on deposits. Tupelo-based (Nasdaq: RNST) reported net income of $4. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
BancorpSouths earnings slip Oct 23, 2009
BancorpSouth's earnings slip ... BancorpSouth today announced a dip in earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30 ... BancorpSouth, based in Tupelo, has $13. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Diverse group voted into Miss. Sports Hall of Fame Oct 22, 2009
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductees Allen Brown (right) and Ken Toller Sr. speak following the news conference announcing they and four others will be honored at the 48th annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Weekend July 30-31, 2010. The other inductees are Lake Speed, and posthumous inductees Henry Armstrong, Bob Coleman and Frank Dowsing. (The Clarion-Ledger)
First Tennessee still deposit leader Oct 17, 2009
held on to its position as the largest bank in Memphis based on deposits although they continue to shrink, and upended BancorpSouth from its long-held No. 4 position in the market ... -based BancorpSouth s (NYSE: BXS) total deposits climbed to $871. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Local banks garner mostly decent ratings Oct 8, 2009
The Monitor-Herald Online. The nation s regulated financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, savings and loans and mortgage lenders, are periodically evaluated and rated by independent assessor BauerFinancial Inc., based on information required to be filed with the federal government. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Tuition loan pool tightens up Sep 22, 2009
BancorpSouth has offered loans since the 1960s, Robertson says. At the height of its lending, BancorpSouth made around 20,000 loans per year with totals of $80 million-$100 million ... BancorpSouth, like most lenders, would make the loans and then sell them to larger financial institutions after a year. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
BancorpSouth starts renovation of office Sep 12, 2009
BancorpSouth begins renovation of Highland office building - Birmingham Business Journal ... BancorpSouth begins renovation of Highland office building. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Mortgage firm aims high, scores Sep 5, 2009
Established mortgage lenders, which have strong originators and networks, have done well in 2009 thanks to fewer competitors, says Charles Ricketts, regional manager for BancorpSouth. BancorpSouth s mortgage volume for 2008 was $114 million in Memphis; Ricketts estimates it could hit $200 million for 2009. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Photo Release -- FHLB Dallas, BancorpSouth Award SNAP Grant to Assist Homeowner With Hurricane Gustav Damage Aug 28, 2009
The grant was made available through BancorpSouth ... Through the IDS partnership with BancorpSouth, a member institution of FHLB Dallas, Ms. Lewis qualified for a SNAP grant to repair the damage to her home ... "Once we had Ms. Lewis's application, it was a quick process. The leaks in the roof and mold were hazardous to her health, so we did everything we could to provide funding in order to make timely repairs," said Lorenzo Claxton, Housing, Technical, and Training Specialist at IDS. "Our... (Primezone Releases)
Daughtry Announces Headline Arena Tour Aug 19, 2009
November 30 Gainesville, FL Stephen Connell Center December 1 Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee County Civic Center December 2 Pensacola, FL Pensacola Civic Center December 4 Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena December 5 Louisville, KY Broadbent Arena December 7 Tupelo, MS BancorpSouth Arena December 8 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center December 9 Lafayette, LA Cajundome December 11 Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center December 12 San Antonio, TX Freeman Coliseum December 13 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Stroud played for keeps Jul 31, 2009
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Ole Miss' career scoring leader wasn't above a little trash-talking in heyday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Profits fall at BancorpSouth Jul 23, 2009
BancorpSouths profits slid 15 percent in the second quarter ... BancorpSouth has assets of$13. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mississippi banks report lower 2Q profits Jul 23, 2009
Cadence, BancorpSouth, Renasant report lower second quarter profits - Memphis Business Journal ... Cadence, BancorpSouth, Renasant report lower second quarter profits ... BancorpSouth and Renasant both saw their stock prices improve modestly Wednesday. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
BancorpSouth announces dividend Jul 23, 2009
BancorpSouth today announced it would offer a cash dividend of 22 cents per share of common stock ... BancorpSouth, based in Tupelo, has assets of $13. (The Clarion-Ledger)
BancorpSouth, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend Jul 23, 2009
July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At their regular quarterly meeting on July 22, 2009, the Board of Directors of BancorpSouth, Inc. (NYSE: ) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0 ... BancorpSouth previously reported net income of $33 ... BancorpSouth, Inc. is a financial holding company headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi, with approximately $13. (PR Newswire)
News from MSU Media Relations--July 22 Jul 22, 2009
- Mississippi State football great Tyrone Keys will be inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame during the 47th Annual BancorpSouth Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet July 31 in Jackson. Tickets, $100 each, are now on sale for the event and are good for admission to the pre-banquet receptions for each inductee as well as the banquet itself. (GenesPage.com)
Habitat-Jackson Awarded $350,000 FHLB Dallas AHP Grant Jul 11, 2009
The AHP grant was made available through BancorpSouth Bank, one of FHLB Dallas's members in Jackson ... Evelyn Edwards, Vice President of Community Reinvestment for BancorpSouth Bank, said the AHP grants help make the homes more affordable for residents ... "BancorpSouth isn't just interested in making money. We know that if our community isn't surviving and thriving then BancorpSouth can't survive and thrive.". (Primezone Releases)
BancorpSouth names new CFO Jul 7, 2009
BancorpSouth CEO Aubrey Patterson said Prater brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our management team. BancorpSouth Inc. (NYSE: BXS) is a financial holding company with $13 ... Its primary subsidiary, BancorpSouth Bank, operates nine branches in the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
L. Nash Allen, Jr. Retires as BancorpSouth Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer; Completes 40 Year Career with Mississippi-Based Financial Holding Company Jun 25, 2009
June 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BancorpSouth, Inc. (NYSE: ) announced today the retirement of L. Nash Allen, Jr. from his position of Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective June 30, 2009. Allen joined BancorpSouth in 1969 as a management trainee after graduation from the University of Mississippi and service as an officer in the U. S Army ... Aubrey Patterson, BancorpSouth Chairman and CEO said, "Nash Allen has served our Company for four decades, providing leadership... (PR Newswire)
BancorpSouth executive to retire Jun 25, 2009
BancorpSouth Inc. Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer L. Nash Allen Jr. will retire June 30 after 40 years with the company ... "Nash Allen has served our company for four decades, providing leadership and guidance during a time of unprecedented change in accounting and regulatory standards in our industry," Aubrey Patterson, BancorpSouth chairman and chief executive officer, said ... BancorpSouth is the largest Mississippi-based bank with $13. (The Clarion-Ledger)
BancorpSouth team wins Scarlet Scramble Jun 22, 2009
The BancorpSouth team of Vivan Reed, Owen Lusk, Bill Pollard and Ron Benson took first place in the tournament with a 19-under 51. The team was joined by ASU golf coach Steve Johnson. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Time to Relay Jun 16, 2009
Participating teams this year are: Survivors, Weyerhaeuser, BancorpSouth, Fine Arts Club of Bruce, Bruce Twentieth Century Club, Bruce First Baptist Church, Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, Survivors and Friends, and Leaders of the Pack. Phantom teams are: Mississippi HomeCare of Bruce, Cowsert Trucking, Minnie and Friends, Grace Club and Drivers Flat Baptist Church. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Ceremony honors fallen soldier Jun 3, 2009
Donations in honor of Staff Sgt. Paul Faris Brooks can be made to a trust fund in the name of Christy Sharp at any BancorpSouth location. Article Rating. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Changes come to charging May 31, 2009
Among them is the requirement that bills are due no sooner than 21 days after mailing, said Kathi Carter, senior vice president and manager of BancorpSouth's credit card staff. Although her bank already allows this much time, Carter said BancorpSouth officials are working with the company that handles their billing to see what records, if any, they will need to keep when bills are distributed ... James Threadgill, vice chairman of financial services at BancorpSouth, said he's expecting customers... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Community Title wins BSA scramble (4) May 16, 2009
Tournament results are as follows: Community Title and Escrow 57; Jetton General Construction 58; Fulkerson Properties 59; MSL 59; Paragould Daily Press 60; M.F. Block 60; FNB 63; Ungerank Chiropractic Practice 63; Gateway Tire 63; Bill Block team 63; BancorpSouth 63; Fred Bowers 64; Riceland 66; McDonalds 68; Bratton Real Estate 70; Wellsco 71; Farm Parts 72. ADVERTISEMENT. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Building upon feedback: Remodeling a collaborative effort May 13, 2009
Utilizing consumer feedback is not limited to restaurants, BancorpSouth has used customer feedback to make decisions on banking hours, services offered and pricing, said Randy Burchfield, marketing director at the bank. He said a good example is how the company changed its slogan two years ago to "BancorpSouth right where you are.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
BancorpSouth, Inc. CEO to Present at Financial Conference May 6, 2009
May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BancorpSouth, Inc. (NYSE: ) Chairman and CEO Aubrey Patterson will make a presentation to bank stock analysts at the Gulf South Bank Conference at the Marriott New Orleans Hotel in New Orleans, Friday, May 8, 2009 at 7:55 a.m. central time ... BancorpSouth, Inc. is a $13 ... In addition to providing traditional banking services, credit cards, mortgages, trust and fiduciary services, the company provides investment services through its subsidiary BancorpSouth... (PR Newswire)
College-bound Greene County students get financial boost from community May 6, 2009
Jay Patrick Bishop, anonymous donor, 750; Jay Patrick Bishop, BancorpSouth, 250; Michael Allan Carter, Jim Holland Scholarship, 1,000; Karen Elizabeth Dodd, Jim Holland Scholarship, 500; Daniel Levi Dowler, Jim Holland Scholarship, 1,000; Cecily Renee Hyde, Jim Holland Scholarship, 1,000; Holly Lauren Pugh, Paragould High School Class of 1955 Memorial Endowment, 785; Timothy Lee Rollings, Reg Green Memorial, 2,000; Tyler Lee Rollings, Reg Green Memorial, 2,000. Continuing scholarships Teleflora,... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Hopefls Arena to host 4th annual PRCA Rodeo on the Ridge May 1, 2009
Tickets are on sale all Focus Bank locations, in the BancorpSouth lobby on Linwood Drive and NEA Signs and Banners. For ticket information, call Hoepfl at 236-0761. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Bank official warns of identity theft Apr 17, 2009
The easiest way to not get your identity stolen is, don t use credit cards or a computer, said Sherry Williams of BancorpSouth in Vardaman. Of course, that's not going to happen. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Bank deserves praise for stepping up when needed Apr 16, 2009
The other banks in the city, including Bank of Forest, Citizens Bank and BancorpSouth, are very active and supportive of the community as well and are often quick to respond when there is a need. We would also salute all of our banks in Scott County such as Bank of Morton and Priority One, Newton County Bank branch in Lake, Citizens Bank of Philadelphia in Sebastopol and State Farm Bank in Morton. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Celebrity Waiter pulls in tips for Mission Apr 8, 2009
Sponsors for the event were Western Sizzlin, Turner Dairy, L.A. Darling, Simmons First Bank, Bectons Womens Clinic, Paragould Daily Press, MOR Media, First National Bank, American Railcar Industries and BancorpSouth. When we began planning this event we had no idea what a success it would be. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
They built it in Tupelo, but Toyota may not come Mar 27, 2009
On Highway 78, not far from the plant, Tupelo-based BancorpSouth has erected a billboard: Tupelo welcomes Toyota. We have not written Toyota off by any means, said Metsy Maxcy, director of the state's employment office in Tupelo, which has thousands of r. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tupelo mayoral hopefuls meet, greet Mar 27, 2009
About 75 people attended the one-hour event, held at the BancorpSouth Arena. The candidates had five minutes each to present themselves and explain why they'd make a good mayor. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
In the Arena Mar 21, 2009
Todd Hunt is looking for your opinion on BancorpSouth Arean. . (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Mal's St. Paddy's Parade kicks off Saturday Mar 19, 2009
Trustmark National Bank and BancorpSouth sponsor certain Saturday activities. Financial woes still hold their sting, but parade revelry offers relief. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Fans turned away from sold-out concert Mar 9, 2009
TUPELO - More than 9,200 flocked to the BancorpSouth Arena for this year's Winter Jam, the nation's biggest annual Christian music festival. Arena officials had to turn long lines of fans away when the building reached capacity. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
The Tupelo CVB: An agency of a different stripe Feb 22, 2009
The coliseum - today called the BancorpSouth Arena - was built in the early 1990s for $14. 3 million, and its debt has been refinanced since then. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Bang for his buck: Man sunk by gun in bag of coins Feb 21, 2009
An 18-year-old man entered the BancorpSouth branch Wednesday to change $88 worth of nickels to paper money, Camden police said. After spotting the gun, the teller told a supervisor, who called police. (Fresno Bee)
GINNA PARSONS:We have so much; let's help others Feb 21, 2009
Tickets are available at Midnite Pottery, Reed's Gumtree Book Store, Tupelo Salvation Army Thrift Store, Way-Fil Jewelry, The Mall at Barnes Crossing information booth, BancorpSouth branches in Lee County and at the door. "Forty local restaurants are preparing signature soups," said Marguerite Johnson, a SA volunteer. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Pistol in sack gives teller hint Feb 21, 2009
Porchia, 18, entered the BancorpSouth branch Wednesday to change $88 worth of nickels to paper money, Camden police said. After spotting the gun, the teller told a supervisor, who called police. (KSLA.com, LA)
Paragould Boosters to meet this evening Feb 19, 2009
Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:13 PM CST The Paragould Rams Booster Club will meet at 5:15 p.m. today at the BancorpSouth office on Linwood Drive. All parents and members are urged to attend. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
News Briefs Feb. 17, 2009 Feb 17, 2009
Alan Jackson plans tour stop in Tupelo- TUPELO - Country star Alan Jackson will perform at the BancorpSouth Arena on April 16. Jackson's newest CD, "Good Time," was released in March 2008 and has spawned hits like "Small Town Southern Man" and "Country Boy.". (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
BancorpSouth Arena goes with Ticketmaster Feb 10, 2009
TUPELO - The BancorpSouth Arena has a new ticket vendor, and the staff can tell the difference. "We're already seeing an increase in ticket sales in places we normally don't sell in," said Todd Hunt, the facility's executive director. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
