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Alliance Bank Names Thompson Sulphur Springs Market President

October 10, 2026February 27, 2025 by Neil Ferguson

Sulphur Springs-based Alliance Bank has promoted Jason Thompson to market president for Hopkins County. “Jason Thompson has been a vital part of Alliance Bank for almost three decades,” says James Law, president and CEO. “He gained a solid foundation in banking early in his career. Over the years, he built expertise across all lending areas, … Read more

VeraBank Names Byrdsong 2024 Employee of the Year

October 10, 2026February 26, 2025 by Neil Ferguson

Henderson-based VeraBank has named Tamara Byrdsong its 2024 “Nelwyn Richardson Employee of the Year” recipient. Byrdsong joined the bank in 2013 and serves as retail branch administrator. Earlier in her tenure at VeraBank, she served as branch manager for the Longview 4th St. and Lakeport locations. The Nelwyn Richardson Employee of the Year award highlights … Read more