"Approved Payment" or Approved Fraud?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Written by: Charles Young, CIA, CAMS, CRCM, CFSA, CICA

A Scam That’s Easy to Miss—Until It’s Too Late

Everyone knows that selling something isn’t about putting it in the front yard anymore. These days, the Internet Marketplace is full of buyers looking for their next great find. Sellers are eager to show off their stuff and make a little extra cash. But in the middle of all this honest buying and selling, [...]

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Identifying and Overcoming 4 Spending Stumbling Blocks

Thursday, January 15, 2026Written by: Melinda Brown

Stumbling Blocks and Solutions: What Makes Us Spend

Happy New Year! It’s time for our 2026 resolutions. Let’s get healthy, make fitness goals and of course, let’s wrap our head around our [...]

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Find your local CNext branch and celebrate the season with us!

Friday, December 5, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

We’re in the holiday spirit at CNext and we want to celebrate with you!

On Wednesday, December 10, our Crossett Branch will hold Christmas Open House from 9:30-2pm. Choirs from First Baptist Wee School, Hamburg Middle, Hamburg High, and Crossett Elementary 1st Grade will sing, and Santa will be on site from 9:30-noon. Read Full PostTags: Community

What is Century Next Bank thankful for?

Tuesday, November 25, 2025Written by: Jessica Slaughter

We are thankful for you.

This Thanksgiving, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on the things we are grateful for, we want you to know that your continued relationship with us is something we deeply appreciate.

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Vienna Street in Ruston.</h4> This year’s exhibition, In Tribute: Celebrating the Art of Kit, Annie, and Doug, honors the enduring legacy and luminous spirit of Kit Gilbert, Annie [...]<a class="btnReadMore" href="/blog/101/Century-Next-December-Art-Show-and-Open-House-In-Tribute-Celebrating-the-Art-of-Kit-Annie-and-Doug">Read Full Post</a>Tags: <a href="/blog/0/19/company-news">Company News</a></div><div class="blogPost"><h2><a href="/blog/100/Don-t-Get-Played-How-to-Outsmart-Check-Fraudsters">Don't Get Played: How to Outsmart Check Fraudsters</a></h2>Friday, October 31, 2025Written by: Jessica SlaughterSince EMV chip technology and real-time alerts have made it harder for criminals to swipe your debit card info, the bad guys have switched gears—now they’re targeting checks. With mobile deposit apps making it easy to deposit checks without stepping foot in a bank, fraudsters have found a new playground where they can slip under the radar. 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