https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/simmons-first-to-close-26-branches-including-six-in-arkansasContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/simmons-first-to-close-26-branches-including-six-in-arkansashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/simmons-first-to-close-26-branches-including-six-in-arkansas#u61964Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:57:29 +0000Simmons Bank will close 26 branches across a six-state footprint in December as part of a companywide restructuring. The closures include six locations in Arkansas, two of which are in Jefferson County at 8107 Dollarway Road and 1704 North University Drive in Pine Bluff. Two other closures will occur in the metro Memphis area, with additional sites closing across the Mid-South region. This consolidation reduces physical banking access for local customers as the bank shrinks its operational footprint.Why it mattersThe bank is reorganizing its physical presence to streamline operations. These cl https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/simmons-first-to-close-26-branches-including-six-in-arkansashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/simmons-first-to-close-26-branches-including-six-in-arkansas#u59817Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:02:29 +0000Simmons Bank plans to shut down 26 locations, which includes six branches in Arkansas and two branches located in the metro Memphis area. Additional closures are scheduled to take place across the Mid-South region. The bank closures are slated to happen in December. Local communities and affected customers are preparing for the reduction in physical banking access as the bank consolidates its footprint across its operational territories.Why it mattersBank branch consolidations reflect broader regional adjustments in the banking sector as financial institutions shift toward digital services and