First Arkansas Bank & Trust

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver parked his truck outside First Arkansas Bank & Trust and noticed something peculiar. The old clock on the building’s facade seemed to be ticking backwards. Curious, he walked inside just as the clock struck midnight—only to find everyone smiling and happily going about their business. Turned out it was New Year’s Eve early, and the staff had decided to surprise everyone with an unexpected celebration. The delivery driver left with a free cupcake and a warm feeling that sometimes banks can be surprising places.

2. A neighborhood kid was rollerblading down Main Street one afternoon when he noticed something odd. The doors of First Arkansas Bank & Trust were wide open, and a delivery driver was calmly unloading boxes into an empty hallway. As it turned out, the bank had simply forgotten to lock up after their morning routine. A few minutes later, an elderly gentleman emerged from his office across the street with a puzzled expression on his face. 'What in tarnation,' he muttered, 'is that young fellow doing in my bank?'

3. In the early hours of the morning, a delivery driver pulled up outside First Arkansas Bank & Trust. The sound that came from the trunk of his van was unlike anything anyone had ever heard before—a soft, rhythmic humming that grew louder as he opened it. Inside the trunk lay a small, furry creature with big round eyes and a mischievous smile—an adorable hedgehog named Hedgie. It began dancing around, causing the humming noise, much to everyone's surprise. Word spread quickly through town, and soon enough, people flocked to see Hedgie’s daily performances. The bank became known not just for its security but also for hosting the friendliest hedgehog show in town.

4. At dawn, an early riser spotted something peculiar: a lone bicycle, locked to the bank’s fence, with its bell ringing softly in the quiet streets. Curious, they approached and noticed that the bike's basket held only one item—a note reading: 'Forgot my lunch again.' Turns out, it was just a forgetful delivery driver who left his meal outside.}