Four Local Banks Unite to Combat Fraud with “Community Banks Fighting Fraud” Campaign

Four Local Banks Unite to Combat Fraud with “Community Banks Fighting Fraud” Campaign   Western Kentucky — Four local community banks, Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB), First Kentucky Bank, FNB Bank and The Murray Bank, are joining forces to launch an initiative to educate and protect their customers from fraud. Through a joint social media […]

Bartolo Named HR Administrator

October 16, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky-First Kentucky Bank Senior VP/HR Director, Nicole Sullivan announces that Lisa Bartolo has been named HR Administrator. Lisa Bartolo has been with First Kentucky as a Banker since February 2024. In addition to banking, she has a background in health insurance as a Benefits Representative. In her new position as HR […]

Paris Promoted to Grand Rivers Assistant Branch Manager

October 08, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky –First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces that Lee Anne Paris has been named Assistant Branch Manager at our Grand Rivers Office. Lee Anne Paris has 33 years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2023. She shared, “I am so excited to serve in […]

Dame Promoted to Purchase Region Market Executive

October 01, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President/CEO Will Hayden announces that Brad Dame has been promoted to Market Executive for the Purchase Region. Hayden states, “Brad has proven to be an excellent addition to our management group, and I am very proud of Brad’s success. I am very confident in Brad’s ability […]

Green Promoted to Benton Branch Manager

September 24, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky –First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces that Autumn Green has been named Branch Manager at our Benton Office. Autumn Green has over four years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2020. Prior to her new role, she worked as Assistant Branch Manager at […]

Arellano Promoted to Mayfield 6th St Branch Manager

September 23, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky –First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces that Victoria Arellano has been named Branch Manager at our Mayfield 6th Street Office. Arellano has over three years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2021. Prior to her new role, she worked as Assistant Branch Manager […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Dr. Brad Mills Orthodontics

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR DR. BRAD MILLS ORTHODONTICS August 22, 2024 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, August 22nd, to present DREAM Together incentive funds to Dr. Brad Mills Orthodontics in the amount of $21,890.  Dr. Brad Mills Orthodontics took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB […]

Higgs Promoted to Beaver Dam Assistant Manager

August 22, 2024- Mayfield, Kentucky –   First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces that Jazmyne Higgs has been promoted to Assistant Manager at our Beaver Dam Office. Jazmyne Higgs has two years of banking experience. Prior to her new role, she worked as a Banker and Personal Banker at our Greenville and […]

First Kentucky Provides Free Financial Literacy Resources to Local Schools & Community

FIRST KENTUCKY BANK PROVIDES FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY RESOURCES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY   August 08, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky-   First Kentucky Bank is bringing financial literacy education to students and residents in six Kentucky counties. Through First Kentucky’s monetary investment, students and teachers at 12 schools have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online […]

First Kentucky Welcomes Cole Arnel

July 18, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky –   First Kentucky Bank President/CEO Will Hayden announces that Cole Arnel has joined First Kentucky Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending. Cole Arnel has nine years of banking experience. He graduated from Ballard Memorial High School and Murray State University with a Finance degree. At First Kentucky Bank, he […]

First Kentucky Welcomes Sandy Goff

July 18, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky –   First Kentucky Bank Pennyrile Region Market Executive, Doug Smith announces that Sandy Goff has joined First Kentucky Bank as Beaver Dam Branch Manager. Sandy Goff has 11 years of banking experience. She graduated from Scott County High School and attended Owensboro Community Technical College. At First Kentucky Bank, […]

125th Anniversary Celebration Announcement

June 24th, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky- A LEGACY OF TRUST: FIRST KENTUCKY BANK TURNS 125 First Kentucky Bank has a proud tradition of serving our communities since 1899. During those 125 years, First Kentucky has been a strong pillar of the community, providing generations of families with the financial tools they need to fulfill their dreams. […]

Will Hayden Announced as CEO

June 26, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President Will Hayden was named President at the end of 2023 and is now being named as both President and CEO of First Kentucky, effective July 1st. Hayden shared, “I am honored to be named President and CEO of First Kentucky Bank.  It is quite unique […]

Mullins & Diel Promotions

March 29, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank VP Operations, Paige Thomas announces the following promotions at First Kentucky.   Halie Mullins elevates from Loan Services Lead Clerk to Loan Services Manager. Mullins shared, “I am beyond thankful for this opportunity to become the Loan Services Manager. First Kentucky has helped me to grow […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for West Kentucky Drug & Alcohol Intervention Services, LLC

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR WEST KENTUCKY DRUG & ALCOHOL INTERVENTION SERVICES, LLC February 26, 2024 (Mayfield, KY)   A check presentation was held on Monday, February 26th, to present DREAM Together incentive funds to West Kentucky Drug & Alcohol (WKDA) Intervention Services, LLC in the amount of $24,187.27.  WKDA took advantage of the […]

Sullivan named Senior Vice President, Human Resources

January 10, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President Will Hayden announces the following promotion. Nicole Sullivan has been named Senior Vice President, Human Resources.   “Nicole has been a loyal, committed employee for 23 years and is an integral component of our management team. She is a tremendous asset to First Kentucky,” stated […]

Clark Named Loan Services Processor

January 05, 2024, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Residential Mortgage Production Manager, Kay Allen announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. EJ Clark has been named Loan Services Processor. Clark’s previous role at First Kentucky was as Deposit Services Clerk in the Deposit Operations Department. In her new role, she will be part of […]

Higgs Named Personal Banker

December 21, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Jazmyne Higgs has been named Personal Banker at our Beaver Dam Office. Higgs has over a year of banking experience with First Kentucky Bank. Prior to her new role, she worked as a Banker […]

Smith Promoted to Pennyrile Region Market Executive

December 20, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President Will Hayden announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Doug Smith has been promoted to Market Executive for the Pennyrile Region. Hayden states, “Doug has been a welcome addition to the First Kentucky family and projects a level of professionalism and business acumen that is […]

Hauslein Named Personal Banker

December 05, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Haleigh Hauslein has been named Personal Banker at our Greenville Office. Hauslein has two years of banking experience with First Kentucky Bank. Prior to her new role, she worked as a Banker at our […]

Student-Run Bank Sponsored by First Kentucky for Over 19 Years Provides Unique Learning Experience

November 20, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) First Kentucky Bank has sponsored GC Trust, a student-run bank inside of Graves County High School, for over 19 years. Every week, Tuesday through Friday, during lunch periods, students can make savings deposits or take out small loans. First Kentucky makes a capital donation and then assists the GC Trust […]

FIRST KENTUCKY WELCOMES CARMEN NELSON

November 20, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Senior Loan Officer, Stacy Overby announces the following employee addition to First Kentucky. Carmen Nelson has joined First Kentucky Bank as Assistant Vice President of Credit Services. Carmen Nelson has 30 years of banking experience, and previously worked as a Commercial Administrative Assistant, Commercial Processing Team […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for BHW Properties, LLC

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR BHW PROPERTIES, LLC November 06, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Friday, November 3rd to present DREAM Together incentive funds to BHW Properties, LLC in the amount of $50,000. BHW Properties, LLC took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Riley Architect Services, PLLC

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR RILEY ARCHITECT SERVICES, PLLC November 01, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Friday, October 27th to present DREAM Together incentive funds to Riley Architect Services, PLLC in the amount of $14,000. Riley Architect Services, PLLC took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB […]

Peck joins Loan Services Department

October 17, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Vice President – Operations, Paige Thomas announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Abigail Peck has joined our Loan Services Department. Peck has one year of banking experience, with her most recent role as a Banker at our Grand Rivers Office. She shared, “I am very […]

Hayden & Aldridge Executive Promotions

October 12, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – Current First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long steps down as President of First Kentucky Bank after serving in the role since 1998.  Long will remain in the position of CEO for a period of time; however, he has appointed current Purchase Region Market Executive, Will Hayden to replace […]

Young promoted to Vice President

September 26, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky.   Corie Young elevates to Vice President, Retail Banking. She shared, “I’m excited about my new leadership role as Vice President. Throughout my time at First Kentucky Bank, I’ve been presented with many great opportunities, […]

Mayfield’s Two Local Banks Receive Honorable Mention in ICBA’s 2023 National Community Bank Service Awards

September 21, 2023 (Mayfield, KY)   The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) recently announced the winners of its 2023 National Community Bank Service Awards in recognition of the creative and exemplary efforts of the nation’s community banks to help their local economies flourish. Together with FNB, First Kentucky Bank received an honorable mention for […]

Montes Named Asst. Branch Manager

August 31, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Camila Montes has been named Assistant Branch Manager at our Mayfield South Office. Montes has two years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2021. Prior to her new role, she […]

Arellano Named Asst. Branch Manager

August 31, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Victoria Arellano has been named Assistant Branch Manager at our Mayfield 6th Street Office. Arellano has over two years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2021. Prior to her new […]

Meredith Named Asst. Branch Manager

August 31, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. McKenna Meredith has been named Assistant Branch Manager at our Beaver Dam Office. Meredith has over three years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2019. Prior to her new role, […]

Wilson Named Branch Manager

August 11, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Branch Administration Officer, Corie Young announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Samantha Wilson has been named Branch Manager at our Mayfield South Office. Wilson has ten years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2013. Prior to her new role, she worked […]

Carr named Residential Lender

August 11, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Residential Mortgage Production Manager, Kay Allen announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Jami Carr has been named Residential Lender for Lakes Region. Carr has over four years of banking experience, and within that time, she has held a variety of positions, including her most recent […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Western KY Insurance Agency

  DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR WESTERN KY INSURANCE AGENCY  June 29, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, June 29th, to present DREAM Together funds to Jonathan Simpkins in the amount of $17,280. Simpkins took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First Kentucky Bank. […]

McAlpin & Arellano move into new positions

June 29, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky –   Shelby McAlpin has moved into the role of Commercial Banking Specialist at our Mayfield 6th Street Office. McAlpin has five years of banking experience with First Kentucky. Prior to her new role, she worked as Mayfield 6th Street Assistant Branch Manager. She shared, “I am very excited and […]

Pickens promoted to Vice President

June 28, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Kaitlyn Pickens elevates from Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending to Vice President, Commercial Lending. She shared, “It is an honor to have been selected to serve in this role. I am very appreciative of the […]

Thomas promoted to Vice President

June 28, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Paige Thomas elevates from Assistant Vice President, Operations to Vice President, Operations. She expressed, “I am incredibly grateful for the people that I have met and many opportunities that I have been blessed with at […]

Combs & Coe move into new positions

June 12, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky –   Lauren Combs has moved into the role of Branch Manager at our Beaver Dam Office. Combs has five years of banking experience and has been with First Kentucky since 2020. Prior to her new role, she worked as a Banker and Relationship Banker. She shared, “I am excited […]

Farmer joins Loan Services Department

April 10, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Assistant Vice President – Operations, Paige Thomas announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Montana Farmer has joined our Loan Services Department. Farmer has three years of banking experience, with her most recent role as a Personal Banker at our Mayfield South Office. She shared, “I […]

Allen named Residential Mortgage Production Manager

April 03, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Executive Vice President, Jeremy B. Alexander announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Kay Allen has been named Residential Mortgage Production Manager. Allen has 18 years of banking experience, and within that time, she has held a variety of positions, including her most recent role as […]

2023 FKB Community Contributions for Pennyrile Region

2023 FKB Community Contributions for Lakes Region

2023 FKB Community Contributions for Carlisle County

2023 FKB Community Contributions for Graves County

Cox named Residential Lender

March 14, 2023, Mayfield, Kentucky – First Kentucky Bank Senior Vice President, Stacy Overby announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Chassity Cox has been named Residential Lender for Purchase Region. Cox has 15 years of banking experience, and within that time, she has held a variety of positions, including her most recent role as […]

Dream Together Check Presentation Held for Home Team Title

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR HOME TEAM TITLE March 7, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Tuesday, March 7th to present DREAM Together funds to Home Team Title in the amount of $17,250.  Home Team Title is the latest local business to take advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered […]

Dream Together Check Presentation Held for Wes Mills DMD, PLLC

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR WES MILLS DMD, PLLC February 9, 2023 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Tuesday, February 7th, to present DREAM Together funds to Wes Mills DMD, PLLC in the amount of $23,700.  Dr. Wes Mills and his wife, Mary Ann, took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Chris and Carrie Turnage

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR CHRIS & CARRIE TURNAGE December 14, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Wednesday, December 14th, to present DREAM Together funds to Chris and Carrie Turnage in the amount of $6,250.  The Turnages were the latest business owners to take advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Don and Danna Simpkins

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR DON & DANNA SIMPKINS November 17, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, November 17th, to present DREAM Together funds to Don & Danna Simpkins in the amount of $36,000. The Simpkins took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Richard Chapman

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR RICHARD CHAPMAN November 17, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, November 17th, to present DREAM Together funds to Richard Chapman in the amount of $6,409.  Chapman took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank and First Kentucky Bank.  The DREAM acronym […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for The Barn, Inc

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR THE BARN, INC October 13, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, October 13th, to present DREAM Together incentive funds to The Barn, Inc. in the amount of $12,500 to assist in their recent restaurant rebuild. The December 10, 2021 tornado completely destroyed the former restaurant […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation for Barger Realty

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION FOR BARGER REALTY September 29, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Thursday, September 29th, to present DREAM Together funds to Barger Realty in the amount of $17,000.  Barger Realty is the latest local business to take advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by First Kentucky Bank […]

DREAM Together Check Presentation Held for Kemp Ventures, LLC

DREAM TOGETHER CHECK PRESENTATION HELD FOR KEMP VENTURES, LLC  September 16, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) A check presentation was held on Tuesday, September 13th, to present DREAM Together funds to Richie Kemp, owner of Kemp Ventures, LLC in the amount of $9,988.  Kemp Ventures, LLC is the latest local business to take advantage of the DREAM […]

Brackett & Bastin move into new positions

Delisa Brackett has moved into the role of CRC Representative in First Kentucky’s Customer Resource Center. Brackett has been with First Kentucky since 1987 and has worked in a variety of positions, including her most recent role as Personal Banker.  In her new role as CRC Representative, she will continue helping customers with their financial […]

Stamper named as bank’s Staff Accountant

First Kentucky Bank CFO, Spencer Hawkins announces that Kristie Stamper has been named as the bank’s Staff Accountant. Stamper has 14 years of banking experience, and within that time, she has held a variety of positions, including her most recent role as Commercial Credit Analyst. She shared, “I’ve held various positions throughout my career with […]

Short named as bank’s BSA and CRA Officer

First Kentucky Bank CFO, Spencer Hawkins announces that Nicki Short has been named as the bank’s BSA and CRA Officer Short has 12 years of banking experience, and within that time, she has held a variety of positions, including Compliance Officer and Loan Doc Prep Department Manager. She shared, “I am very thankful for this […]

Rebuilding Phase Begins For Local Mayfield Business With Help From DREAM Together Initiative

  REBUILDING PHASE BEGINS FOR LOCAL MAYFIELD BUSINESS WITH HELP FROM DREAM TOGETHER INITIATIVE August 16, 2022 (Mayfield, KY) The rebuilding phase has begun for Jay Chehar Inc. of Mayfield, whose former business was destroyed in the December 10th tornado.  Jay Chehar Inc. took advantage of the DREAM Together partnership program offered by FNB Bank […]

FIRST KENTUCKY WELCOMES BRAD DAME

First Kentucky Bank Purchase Region Market Executive Will Hayden announces that Brad Dame has joined First Kentucky Bank as Vice President, Commercial Lending. Brad Dame has 21 years of banking experience, and within that time, he has held a variety of positions, including his most recent role as a Business Banking Relationship Manager. At First […]

FIRST KENTUCKY BANK FACILITATES DONATION OF $184,426 TO MAYFIELD GRAVES TORNADO RELIEF FUND

June 09, 2022 (Mayfield, KY)- First Kentucky Bank facilitates donation of $184,426.18 to the disaster relief efforts that will assist families impacted by the record-breaking EF4 tornado that devastated Mayfield and Graves County on Friday, December 10, 2021.  The funds were donated to the Mayfield Graves Tornado Relief Fund account that was set up at […]

Green Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager

First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Autumn Green has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager at First Kentucky Bank’s Benton Office. She shared, “I am very grateful for this opportunity I have been given to become the Assistant Branch Manager at our Benton location. I am looking […]

Bradford Promoted to Branch Manager

First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Samatha Bradford has been promoted to Branch Manager at First Kentucky Bank’s Bardwell Office. She shared, “I am very excited and thankful for the opportunity that First Kentucky Bank has given me. This company has become like a second family for […]

FIRST KENTUCKY WELCOMES ROSS JONES

First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces that Ross Jones has joined First Kentucky Bank as a Business Development Officer. Ross Jones has 30 years of banking experience, and within that time, he has held a variety of positions, including his most recent role as Mortgage Banker. At First Kentucky Bank, he will be […]

McAlpin Promoted to Assistant Branch Manager

First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long announces the following promotion at First Kentucky. Shelby McAlpin has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager at First Kentucky Bank’s Mayfield 6th Street Office. She shared, “I am very excited and thankful for this opportunity that First Kentucky Bank has given me. Mayfield is a town that I […]

Three Local Banks Step Up to Provide A New Home Through Homes & Hope for KY

    4/1/22, Mayfield, Kentucky – On December 10, 2021, a devastating tornado hit Mayfield, KY and left an everlasting impact on our community. While the tornado was catastrophic, many good things have come out of the rubble such as organizations like Homes and Hope for Kentucky. The focus of the Homes and Hope organization […]

Mayfield’s Two Local Banks Partner On DREAM Together Initiative

Updated Program Information (After Informational Meeting):   Read more about this special loan program and the two hometown banks who created it to help revitalize Mayfield and Graves County.              Click here to apply, DREAM-Loan-Application   Original Press Release (Prior to Informational Meeting): March 07, 2022- First Kentucky Bank (FKB) […]

Tornado Relief Information

Our Community is Strong. The unimaginable happened on December 10th when a tornado left a path of destruction through our beloved Kentucky. Our sincere condolences to all of the families in our area that lost loved ones or that suffered damages to their homes and businesses. This was a truly devastating event, and our heartfelt […]

New Look, New Features!

We are so excited to offer a fresh, new look and layout for our First Kentucky Bank website!  We know you will love the bright colors and ease-of-use! To help improve navigation, we have created more quick link options for the most popular website pages and requests. We hope you will agree that the site […]

NEW EMPLOYEES JOIN FIRST KENTUCKY BANK

First Kentucky Bank President/CEO David A. Long introduces two new employees at First Kentucky, Elizabeth Becklehimer and Doug Smith. Elizabeth Becklehimer has joined First Kentucky Bank as a Business Development Officer. She shared, “I am excited to be joining the First Kentucky team, and I look forward to my new role, which will allow me […]