PINE BLUFF, Ark., Aug. 28, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Simmons First National Corporation's (NasdaqGS:SFNC - News) Board of Directors declared a regular $0.19 per share quarterly cash dividend payable October 1, 2008, to shareholders of record September 15, 2008. This dividend represents a $0.01 per share, or 5.6% increase over the dividend paid for the same period in 2007.

Simmons First National Corporation is an Arkansas based financial holding company with eight community banks in Pine Bluff, Lake Village, Jonesboro, Rogers, Searcy, Russellville, El Dorado and Hot Springs, Arkansas. The Company's eight banks conduct financial operations from 89 offices, of which 85 are financial centers, in 48 communities.

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          Simmons First National Corporation 
          David W. Garner, Senior Vice President and 
           Investor Relations Officer
          (870) 541-1000
          www.simmonsfirst.com