Louisiana

In letting the community suggest new names, can Red River Mill Employees FCU avoid the “Boaty McBoatface” problem?

The company agreed to buy the parent of First National Bank of Crossett for about $13 million.

Dawn Harris has been with the Baton Rouge, La.-based credit union since 1983.

Dan Rollins engineered nearly a dozen deals while at Prosperity Bank. Now CEO at BancorpSouth, he has returned to M&A after spending four frustrating years dealing with compliance issues.

The Louisiana company has vowed to meaningfully improve investor returns and efficiency over the next two years.

The 106-year-old bank is looking to raise $90 million, with plans to use half of the funds to redeem outstanding preferred stock.

Louisiana credit union says secondary capital influx helped fuel earnings.

The Louisiana company recorded charges tied to recently passed tax reform and the purchase of Sabadell United Bank.

The assessment from the central bank means MidSouth faces restrictions on board appointments and executive duties. Last year the OCC called the Louisiana company a "troubled institution."

The purchase will significantly increase Hancock's assets under management and administration.