2016-12-01
The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions issued its December 2016 Monthly Bulletin to report on various banking activities including mergers, branch openings, and loan production office changes. The document details the approval of a merger between A. Wilbert’s Sons Lumber and Shingle Company and The First Banshares, Inc., resulting in The First, A National Banking Association. Additionally, it records the filing or approval of new branches by Washington State Bank and Investar Bank, as well as the opening, closing, relocation, or establishment of multiple loan production offices by several state-chartered banks.