FM Bank & Trust

06/10/2026

Congratulations to Jake Byrd, Agriculture Lender at FM Bank & Trust, on graduating from Leadership MissCo!

Leadership MissCo is a premier leadership development program offered through the Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Designed to engage and educate emerging and established leaders throughout Mississippi County, participants spend several months exploring key issues facing our communities, learning from local leaders and gaining a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges that shape our region. Jake's graduation from the program reflects his commitment to both personal growth and community involvement.

Since choosing to call Mississippi County home, Jake and his wife, Katelyn, have embraced all that the region has to offer. Beyond the office, Jake is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and sharing his passion with others. In fact, he has become somewhat of a wild game culinary expert, with a collection of recipes that prove there's much more to wild game than traditional deer chili.

We are proud of Jake for investing in his leadership journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will continue to make within our organization and throughout Mississippi County.

Congratulations, Jake, on this outstanding accomplishment!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Mississippi County Farm Family!

06/05/2026

Our pets are members of our families. Not every dog or cat has found their family yet. So, we are thankful for the groups that help take care of them. Each year during the month of June, our MissCo locations collect much needed supplies for the Blytheville Humane Society and for Mended Paws Sanctuary. Please consider buying a few extra items and dropping them off at one of our branches.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Tom Edgington, Loan Officer on our Kennett, MO team, for graduating from the prestigious Barret School of Banking program!
The Barret School of Banking is an intensive, multi-year leadership and banking education program designed to strengthen the next generation of banking professionals. Graduates complete advanced coursework focused on banking management, leadership development, lending, finance, strategy and the ever-evolving financial industry.
Completing this program takes dedication, hard work and a true commitment to professional growth. Congratulations, Tom, on this well-deserved achievement!
We would also like to recognize Mike Hobbs, Community Bank President in Dexter, MO, for his outstanding leadership and service to the banking industry. Mike was recently named Chairman of the Barret Graduate School of Banking Board of Regents and had the distinct honor of delivering this year's commencement address to the graduating class.
Having one FM Bank & Trust team member graduate from this highly respected program while another serves as Chairman of its Board of Regents is a testament to the caliber of leadership, expertise and dedication found throughout our organization. We are incredibly proud of both Tom and Mike for representing FM Bank & Trust so well.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service and selflessness gave us freedoms we often take for granted.

As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, may we also take a moment to remember those who never made it home and the families who continue to carry their legacy.

Each of us at FM Bank & Trust, remember and honor our fallen heroes today and always.

05/24/2026

Join us in congratulating Jake Ritchey on his career milestone of 10 years with FM Bank & Trust!

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Join us Thursday at Arkansas Northeastern College for this Small Business conference.

05/14/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication and bright futures of graduates across our communities. Whether you are finishing high school, college, technical school or another educational journey, this is an accomplishment worth celebrating.

We are especially proud of the graduates within our FM Bank & Trust family, including the children, grandchildren and family members of our employees. Watching the next generation reach these milestones is something truly special.

Congratulations to all graduates. Your future is full of possibilities, and we can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

05/11/2026

It was a great weekend downtown Blytheville! Our bank crew was at Mayfest raising money for The Haven of Northeast Arkansas. We had some great community volunteers that were willing to be dunked for a great cause. Thank you to the Blytheville Fire Department, Main Street Blytheville, our FM Bank team and everyone who helped us raise over $1300 for The Haven. Thank you Jason Taylor, Stan Dutton, Chief Johnathon E. Frazier, Steve J. Arroyo, Ross Thompson, BHS Coach Trel Johnson, and Joseph Fondren for being great sports!