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Rhoman Hardy Joins Bernhard Capital Partners as Operating Partner

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Rhoman Hardy has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.

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  • BATON ROUGE, La., Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Rhoman Hardy has joined the firm as an Operating Partner.
  • Mr. Hardy brings nearly 35 years of technical and operational energy services experience to Bernhard Capital.
  • "I am thrilled to join the Bernhard Capital team, which I know to be one of the most knowledgeable and value-additive investors in the energy and infrastructure services space," said Mr. Hardy.
  • He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Louisiana State University and an Executive MBA from Rice University.

Adhera Therapeutics to Collaborate with Alberta Diabetes Institute, University of Alberta to Initiate Clinical Trial of MLR-1023 in Type 1 Diabetes

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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The Company and U of A are finalizing the details of the trial, which are expected to be released shortly.

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  • The Company and U of A are finalizing the details of the trial, which are expected to be released shortly.
  • The results of the study will also be utilized to optimize the dose range used in Adhera’s forthcoming Phase 2 multi-center clinical trial of MLR-1023 in Type 1 Diabetes.
  • We are honored to be collaborating with an institution of this stature,” said Dr. Zahed Subhan, Chief Executive Officer of Adhera Therapeutics.
  • Independent research has demonstrated robust therapeutic effects of MLR-1023 in Type 1 Diabetes preclinical models.

Refugee Services of Texas Names David McKeever as CEO of the State's Leading Resettlement Organization

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Refugee Services of Texas, the state's leading refugee resettlement agency and key provider of services for survivors of human trafficking victims, has named David McKeever as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Refugee Services of Texas , the state's leading refugee resettlement agency and key provider of services for survivors of human trafficking victims, has named David McKeever as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Refugee Services of Texas has named David McKeever as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.
  • McKeever first became Chief Financial Officer of Refugee Services of Texas in 2021 and took on additional duties last Fall as Interim CEO.
  • As CFO of Refugee Services of Texas, McKeever led the financial management of the organization and advised the CEO on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, grants, and finance policy.

ThreatConnect CEO Balaji Yelamanchili Joins TrueFort Board of Directors

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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TrueFort , the application-centric microsegmentation company, today announced that Balaji Yelamanchili, CEO of threat intelligence platform provider ThreatConnect, has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • TrueFort , the application-centric microsegmentation company, today announced that Balaji Yelamanchili, CEO of threat intelligence platform provider ThreatConnect, has joined its Board of Directors.
  • Balaji joins TrueFort CEO Sameer Malhotra, Lane Bess, Principal & Founder of Bess Ventures & Adv., Vinay Bassi, SVP/Head of FP&A and M&A at Nielsen and Karthik Subramanian, Partner at Evolution Equity Partners on the companys board.
  • Balaji has served in virtually every executive role within the security industry including CEO, board member, operating executive, GM and venture partner, said Sameer Malhotra, CEO of TrueFort.
  • TrueFort has developed a powerful and unduplicated approach to enterprise security that views the attack surface through the lens of application behavior, said Balaji Yelamanchili.

Baton Rouge School Live With Next-Gen Weapons Detection System

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With student welfare an ever-present concern among our nation's parents and educators, Hosanna Christian Academy becomes the latest school to rely on Athena Security for campus safety. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana school, which serves children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, has installed Athena Security's Weapons Detection System to detect guns and weapons.

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  • The Baton Rouge, Louisiana school, which serves children in grades Pre-K through 8th grade, has installed Athena Security's Weapons Detection System to detect guns and weapons.
  • Adults and older children are the primary focus of detection on campus through a single point of entrance in the school's front office.
  • The system uses high definition metal detection combined with other sensors to understand the type, shape, and size of metal in transit through the system to identify metallic threats immediately.
  • "We wanted a system that passed the government standard for weapons detection, software to help our operations, and Athena was it," said school Executive Director, Russell Marino.

Bishop Lifting Announces Successful Rebranding Effort for the Company and its Subsidiaries

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishop Lifting Products announced today its rebranding of the company and its subsidiaries under one name, Bishop Lifting.

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  • "Trust the Lift," As New Motto, Alongside Other Branding Changes, for the Most Respected Provider of Lifting Solutions
    HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bishop Lifting Products announced today its rebranding of the company and its subsidiaries under one name, Bishop Lifting.
  • Bishop Lifting will now include Matex, American Wire Rope & Sling, LA Crane, Western Sling, and Delta Rigging & Tools.
  • Bishop Lifting Rentals also includes Morgan City Rentals in Morgan City, Louisiana; Broussard, Louisiana; and Golden Meadow, Louisiana.
  • "Our rebranding shows our commitment to providing world-class lifting products and solutions to customers across the country under a name they recognize and trust,"said Harold King, Bishop Lifting CEO.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on November 17, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on November 17, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.
  • The cash dividend is payable on December 15, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 5, 2022.
  • The Company is the bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of commercial and retail customers.
  • Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Renewal of Stock Repurchase Program

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that its board of directors approved the renewal of its stock repurchase program, which will expire on December 31, 2022.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that its board of directors approved the renewal of its stock repurchase program, which will expire on December 31, 2022.
  • The repurchase program authorizes the Company to purchase up to $5 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
  • Blake Chatelain, the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, said, We are pleased to renew our stock repurchase program for 2023, which reinforces our commitment to returning excess capital to our shareholders.
  • Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $24K to Shreveport Nonprofits

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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Red River Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded $24,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to two community organizations in Louisiana during a ceremonial check presentation today.

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  • Red River Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded $24,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to two community organizations in Louisiana during a ceremonial check presentation today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221021005494/en/
    Representatives from Red River Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas joined to award $24,000 to two local workforce development nonprofits in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana.
  • We sincerely appreciate Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas for their support in helping to further our mission.
  • Red River Bank is a subsidiary of Red River Bancshares, Inc., which trades under the trading symbol RRBI on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

Red River Bancshares, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, La., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on August 25, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, La., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Red River Bancshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: RRBI) (the Company) announced today that on August 25, 2022, its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in an amount equal to $0.07 per share of common stock.
  • The cash dividend is payable on September 22, 2022, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 12, 2022.
  • The Company is the bank holding company for Red River Bank, a Louisiana state-chartered bank established in 1999 that provides a fully integrated suite of banking products and services tailored to the needs of commercial and retail customers.
  • Red River Bank operates from a network of 28 banking centers throughout Louisiana and one combined loan and deposit production office in New Orleans, Louisiana.