An Invitation: Veterans Appreciation Breakfast

Saturday, October 25, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Veterans, Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty service members are invited to join us for a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast at our Main Office in Ruston at 505 N Vienna Street. [...]

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Don't Get Played: Outsmart Government Imposter Scammers

Friday, October 24, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Scammers are still out here playing games—and too many people are falling for it.

According to the 2024 Internet Crime Report, the number of victims who reported government imposter scams to the FBI jumped more than 50 percent from 2022 to 2024. [...]

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Century Next Welcomes Weston L. Bass to Board of Directors

Thursday, October 23, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Century Next Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Weston L. Bass (Wes Bass) to our Board of Directors. Since 2019, Wes has served as a valued member of the Century Next Bank Ouachita Parish Advisory Board, offering trusted guidance and deep local insight. His ongoing dedication to the bank’s mission and the growth of the region make him a strong addition to the Board ofRead Full PostTags: Company News

Don't Get Played: Outsmarting Phishing Scams

Friday, October 17, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Phishing might sound like a harmless word, but it’s anything but funny.

It’s a tactic used by cybercriminals to play you—and if you're not careful, they'll win. These scammers send emails or text messages that look like they’re from trusted companies, but it's all a setup. Their goal? To get you to hand over sensitive information like passwords, bank details, [...]

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Don't Get Played: Watch Out for Money Mule Scams

Friday, October 10, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

Scammers are smooth. They act like they’re offering you a job, giving you prize money, or even falling in love online. But don’t get it twisted — it’s a setup. Their goal? To get you to move stolen money for them, using your name and your bank account. That makes you the middleman — or what’s known as a money mule.

Here’s how the play [...]

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Don't Get Played: Text Scam Alert

Friday, October 3, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter
You receive a text from an unknown number: “Hey! It’s been a while. Let’s catch up.”

Seems harmless, right? Maybe it’s just a wrong number. You’re polite, so you reply to let them know. That’s exactly what scammers are counting on.

This is the opening move in a sophisticated scam called Pig Butchering—where [...]
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