Mississippi-based Cadence Bank to Acquire Industry Bancshares

On April 25, Tupelo, Mississippi-based Cadence Bank announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Industry-based Industry Bancshares Inc., the bank holding company for Bank of Brenham, Citizens State Bank, Fayetteville Bank, Industry State Bank, The First National Bank of Bellville and The First National Bank of Shiner. The merger will expand Cadence Bank’s … Read more

New Holding Company, Producer Bancorp, Acquires Powell State Bank

On December 12, executive officers of Beaumont-based Producer Bancorp announced their official status as a bank holding company with the closing of their acquisition of Powell-based Powell State Bank. According to Don Legato, president and CEO of Producer Bancorp, the plan is for the bank to continue to operate as usual in its current location … Read more