First State Bank & Trust Company

08/21/2026

UPDATE: Our systems are restored and fully operational. Thank you for your patience!

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties and are unable to perform customer transactions due to phone and computer outages.
Check back here for the latest updates as we will use this platform to communicate with customers.
Thank you for your patience!

07/30/2026

We are hiring energetic, team-oriented, and efficient individuals for an Electronic Banking Representative and Lending Department Assistant. Follow the hyperlink below to submit your resume and complete an application.

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07/04/2026

We are closed today in observance of the holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday.

06/19/2026

We are closed today in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Normal hours of operation at the Convenience Bank will resume tomorrow.

06/16/2026

In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, we will be closed on Friday, June 19. The Convenience Bank will operate with normal hours on Saturday, June 20.

05/25/2026

We are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume tomorrow. We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of those who fought to protect our nation's freedom.

05/20/2026

05/15/2026

First State Bank and Trust Company recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to local students attending Panola College this fall. Pictured below are this year's recipients with officers from our Loan Department.

Gary ISD: Cooper Johnson, pictured with Senior Lending Officer Cody Cockerham.
Elysian Fields ISD: Grace Roquemore, pictured with Convenience Bank Manager and Officer Lisa Thomas.
Carthage ISD: Ashley Dean, pictured with Lending Officer Mitch Davis.
Beckville ISD: Gunner McDaniel, pictured with Lending Officer Mike Whiddon.

05/07/2026

Please congratulate our Employee of the Year, Delesha Hurley! Since 2023, Delesha has been a hardworking and cheerful member of the Convenience Bank teller team. We are thankful for her efforts and for those of our entire staff who always provide service with a smile. Delesha is presented her award by our C.E.O./C.O.B David Murphy.