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Saying Goodbye to the Penny: What It Means for Your Wallet

For more than 100 years, the penny has jingled in our pockets, lined piggy banks, and filled countless coin jars. But soon, the United States will say farewell to its smallest coin. Why Phase Out the Penny? The federal government’s decision to phase out the penny comes down to cost and convenience. It now costs […]

Growing Together: Introducing Our New VP of Farm Management, Brett Provost

At Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville, we are deeply rooted in the success of Arkansas’s agricultural community. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the promotion of Brett Provost to the newly created role of Vice President of Farm Management, based in our Jonesboro office. This new position is a significant extension […]

ICBA, Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville: Tips to Safeguard Sensitive Data

In recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Farmers & Merchants Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are reminding customers of practical steps to help protect their financial data and quickly recover in the event of a data breach or compromise. The majority (68 percent) of cybersecurity incidents can be attributed to human error. […]

Farmers & Merchants Bank Welcomes Billy Thompson to the Mountain Home Team

Farmers & Merchants Bank is excited to welcome Billy Thompson as Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at the bank’s Mountain Home branch. A Greenwood native, Billy brings nearly a decade of experience in banking and lending — along with a drive to help families and businesses reach their financial goals. Known for his […]

Building Legacies: Meet Our New Chief Trust Officer

Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville are proud to introduce Kelly Davis as Chief Trust Officer. Davis will lead the Trust & Wealth Management department and continue our commitment to serving Arkansas families and businesses with integrity and care. With nearly 15 years of experience in financial services, Davis spent the last […]

Farmers & Merchants Bank Promotes Luke Mitchell to Commercial Loan Officer

Farmers & Merchants Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Mitchell to Commercial Loan Officer at our Bentonville branch. Luke’s career with Farmers & Merchants Bank began in 2019 when he joined the team as a teller while attending the University of Arkansas. After graduating with dual bachelor’s degrees in finance and agribusiness […]