Southern Bancorp to Host Free Tax Filing Event at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro

Event will feature free tax preparation, legal assistance, and health screenings

On Saturday, February 21st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Southern Bancorp and other community partners will host a “Super Saturday” event at which anyone who earned $69,000 or less last year may get their taxes filed for free. The event is part of Southern Bancorp’s ongoing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, through which its IRS-certified staff provide free tax services for its communities every year during tax season, whether one is a customer of theirs or not.

Free tax preparation is available at participating branches throughout the season during business hours, and its “Super Saturdays” provide a flexible, weekend option for those who are unable to make it to a branch during the work week. (For more information visit: banksouthern.com/taxes)

Other free services available at the event include the legal assistance of estate planning and record sealing as well as free health screenings.

What: Super Saturday Event

  • Free Tax Preparation
  • Legal Assistance
    • Estate Planning (wills, powers of attorney, beneficiary deeds, and living wills)
    • Record Sealing (ACIC report required)
  • Health Screenings
    • Blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, mental health, and nicotine cessation
  • Assistance for Spanish-speakers

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:  St. Bernards Auditorium, 505 E. Washington Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401

More: Southern Bancorp is a mission-driven community development bank founded to help everyone along the path to opportunity, regardless of income level, financial history, or zip code. Our mission is to be wealth builders for everyone by offering flexible lending and deposit products combined with unique financial services, including credit counseling, free tax preparation, and homebuyer education.


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