Geography of Mississippi

Hancock Whitney and FHLB Dallas Award $20K to Gulfport Nonprofit

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Other Philanthropy, Construction & Property, Finance, Banking, Professional services, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Residential Building & Real Estate, Gulfport, Mississippi, Hancock Whitney, Whitney, Gulfport, Federal Home Loan Banks, Geography of Mississippi, Cities in the United States, Gulf Coast of the United States, Hancock Whitney, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, HANCOCK WHITNEY, THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS

Hancock Whitney and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded $20,105 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Mercy Housing and Human Development (Mercy Housing) of Gulfport, Mississippi.

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  • Hancock Whitney and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded $20,105 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Mercy Housing and Human Development (Mercy Housing) of Gulfport, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210730005585/en/
    From left to right: Stephanie Johnson and Laurie Godfrey, both with Hancock Whitney, stand with Julie Egressy, executive director of Mercy Housing and Human Development, and Anthony Montgomery of Hancock Whitney, during a recent check presentation to the Gulfport, Mississippi, nonprofit.
  • Hancock Whitney is honored to partner with FHLB Dallas to help Mercy Housing, said Hancock Whitney Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development Anthony Montgomery.
  • We are proud to stand alongside Hancock Whitney to assist Mercy Housing with administrative and operational expenses, said Greg Hettrick, first vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.

Amerigroup Establishes $100,000 Rural Health Scholarship for University of Mississippi Students Pursuing Nursing Degrees

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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A $100,000 donation from Amerigroup to the University of Mississippi Foundation has established a new scholarship fund to support University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) students who are pursuing nurse practitioner degrees with a focus in family medicine or psychiatric/mental health.

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  • A $100,000 donation from Amerigroup to the University of Mississippi Foundation has established a new scholarship fund to support University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) students who are pursuing nurse practitioner degrees with a focus in family medicine or psychiatric/mental health.
  • Students who are eligible to receive an Amerigroup Mississippi Rural Nursing Scholarship are native Mississippians who can commit to practicing in rural communities for a minimum of two years after graduation.
  • Amerigroup has also launched Amerigroup Rural Health Scholarships for students at Jackson State University and Alcorn State University.
  • For more information about the Amerigroup Mississippi Rural Nursing Scholarship, or to learn more about contributing to and supporting the University of Mississippi Medical Center, contact Meredith Aldridge at [email protected] or 601-815-7269.

FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Award $14K to Gulf Coast Housing Initiative

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Professional services, Philanthropy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Other Philanthropy, Finance, Construction & Property, Banking, Geography of Mississippi, Gulfport, Mississippi, Hancock Whitney, Gulfport station, Gulfport, Federal Home Loan Banks, Gulfport–Biloxi metropolitan area, Cities in the United States, Hancock Whitney, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, HANCOCK WHITNEY, THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS

Hancock Whitney and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded $14,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Gulf Coast Housing Initiative (GCHI), which develops affordable housing in Gulfport, Mississippi.

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  • Hancock Whitney and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) have awarded $14,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to Gulf Coast Housing Initiative (GCHI), which develops affordable housing in Gulfport, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210721005995/en/
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Hancock Whitney awarded a $14,000 grant to Gulf Coast Housing Initiative at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, Mississippi, on July 21.
  • Pictured from left: Anthony Montgomery, director of Community Development Outreach for Hancock Whitney; Back Bay Mission Executive Director James Pennington; Pastor James Beal of Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church; Gulf Coast Housing Initiative Executive Director Everett Lewis and City of Gulfport Councilman Kenneth "Truck" Casey.
  • Hancock Whitney Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development Anthony Montgomery said the bank supports Gulf Coast Housing Initiatives mission.

BancorpSouth Announces Second Quarter Earnings Webcast Schedule

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Cities in the United States, Tupelo, Mississippi, BancorpSouth, New York Stock Exchange, Geography of Mississippi, Regions of the United States

TUPELO, Miss., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BancorpSouth (NYSE: BXS) will release second-quarter 2021 earnings on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after the close of the financial markets.

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  • TUPELO, Miss., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --BancorpSouth (NYSE: BXS) will release second-quarter 2021 earnings on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after the close of the financial markets.
  • It will also hold its regularly scheduled earnings webcast on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. CDT.
  • The webcast is live coverage of management's conference call with analysts and can be found by visiting: www.BancorpSouth.com/Webcast .
  • BancorpSouth is committed to a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion in both its workplace and communities.

America’s Oldest Public Historically Black Land-Grant College Turns 150

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Geography of Mississippi, Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi, LORMAN, Alcorn, Canemount Plantation, Oakland College

Lorman, Mississippi, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcorn State University, the nations oldest public historically Black land-grant institution, celebrates 150 years in 2021.

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  • Lorman, Mississippi, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcorn State University, the nations oldest public historically Black land-grant institution, celebrates 150 years in 2021.
  • Alcorn is a place where you can be the first college graduate in your family and then go off and be the change we need.
  • For more information about upcoming events throughout the 150th celebration year, visit www.alcorn.edu/150
    Alcorn State University is the nations first public, historically Black, Morrill land-grant university.
  • Located on 1700 acres in Lorman, Mississippi, with branches in Vicksburg and Natchez, the University is celebrating 150 years of academic excellence.

RockHouse Live Expands To Oxford, MS

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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The building is located at 308 S. Lamar, Oxford, MS, 38655, the former home of Soul Shine Pizza, which is being completely remodeled for RockHouse Live Oxford.

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  • The building is located at 308 S. Lamar, Oxford, MS, 38655, the former home of Soul Shine Pizza, which is being completely remodeled for RockHouse Live Oxford.
  • As with the RockHouse Live Clearwater Beach flagship location, which was launched a mere 60 days ago and is outperforming expectations, RockHouse Live Oxford will feature extensive indoor and outdoor seating, a large stage, custom lighting and sound, and will feature nightly entertainment and live music, including local, regional and national artists.
  • As with all RockHouse Live locations, RockHouse Live Oxford will feature integrated technology from VNUE, Inc. (OTC: VNUE), of which Bair is CEO.
  • RockHouse Live is a first-of-its kind hybrid live & virtual entertainment-themed restaurant, venue and bar concept, offering the culture of rock 'n' roll with live music, entertainment, great food, awesome drinks, and "instant live" recording.

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Chooses Meridian LMS

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Juvenile Justice, Meridian, Mississippi, Geography of Mississippi, Cities in the United States, States of the United States

RESTON, Va. , June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice ( Georgia DJJ ) has chosen Meridian LMS to manage learning for their internal staff of more than 3,100 employees working in locations across the state.

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  • RESTON, Va. , June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice ( Georgia DJJ ) has chosen Meridian LMS to manage learning for their internal staff of more than 3,100 employees working in locations across the state.
  • "We are delighted that Georgia DJJ has chosen Meridian LMS as the best solution to address their unique training needs."
  • The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves the state's youthful offenders up to 21 years of age.
  • Meridian has been chosen by leading organizations including U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Virginia, Georgia Dept.

Meridian Capital-Backed Zhipin.com Lands on Nasdaq

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Blues Trail, Meridian, Geography of Mississippi, Cities in the United States

Meridian Capital is an important institutional investor of Zhipin.com.

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  • Meridian Capital is an important institutional investor of Zhipin.com.
  • Up to now, Meridian Capital has managed over RMB8.5 billion of capital and invested in more than 190 companies.
  • Meridian Capital has continually been active in the digital economy space, especially with regard to technology empowerment enterprises.
  • In addition to Zhipin.com, Meridian Capital has also invested in industry leading companies including Weimob, Biren Technology, DeepBlue Technology, Joyou.com, Beagledata.

Meridian Capital-Backed Zhipin.com Lands on Nasdaq

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Meridian, Mississippi, Mississippi Blues Trail, Finance, Investment, Geography of Mississippi, Corporate finance, Equity securities, Venture capital

Meridian Capital is an important institutional investor of Zhipin.com.

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  • Meridian Capital is an important institutional investor of Zhipin.com.
  • Subsequently, Meridian Capital increased its investment in Series C2 financing, and has been helping and accompanying the growth of Zhipin.com for more than 6 years.
  • Up to now, Meridian Capital has managed over RMB8.5 billion of capital and invested in more than 190 companies.
  • In addition to Zhipin.com, Meridian Capital has also invested in industry leading companies including Weimob, Biren Technology, DeepBlue Technology, Joyou.com, Beagledata.

For Sixth Consecutive Year, Jackson Physician Search Named One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Geography of Mississippi, Andrew Jackson, Jackson, Mississippi, Mississippi Blues Trail, Jackson, Cities in the United States, Surnames

We congratulate the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for eliciting loyalty from their workforce and communities during harrowing times.

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  • We congratulate the Best Places to Work in Healthcare for eliciting loyalty from their workforce and communities during harrowing times.
  • "\n"We\'re incredibly honored to be recognized for the sixth year in a row as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare," added Tony Stajduhar, president, Jackson Physician Search.
  • "The entire Jackson Physician Search team has overcome every obstacle during the last year with equal parts determination, creativity and grace.
  • Jackson Physician Search is part of the Jackson Healthcarefamily of companies.