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Toyota aids Itawamba Library with new technology; free workforce readiness workshops in March

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NEMiss.News Career readiness workshops at Itawamba Library

 

 

Free workshops in March, open to the public, focusing on locating and obtaining sustainable employment.

 

FULTON, Miss.- As the need for digital resource continues, the Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library is stepping up to provide up to date resources, including new public computers, copiers, and rewiring the building to meet new industry standards and community needs.

To help meet these needs, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi donated $14,000 in support of the effort to increase online resources to Itawamba and surrounding counties.

“We are so thankful to the folks at Toyota for providing us with the means needed to modernize the library’s computers and copier and its technological infrastructure as a whole,” said Library Manager Jeffrey Martin. “The technological needs of library users are constantly changing, and we’re always working to find innovative solutions”

Martin plans to use the new technology to offer a series of career readiness workshops hosted by Career Coach Dr. Greg Yarbrough.

The workforce readiness workshops, in partnership with Itawamba Community College, will be held at the Itawamba County Pratt Memorial library on the first three Mondays in March from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM each day. The classes are free and open to the public, focusing on different aspects of locating and obtaining sustainable employment.

The first workshop, held on Monday, March 6, will focus on finding and applying for a job online. Dr. Yarbrough will show attendees how to navigate employment databases, distinguish between legitimate career opportunities and scams, and the dos and don’ts of the application process.

The second workshop will focus on crafting a resume that highlights your strengths and allows you to stand out from the competition.

The final workshop will be held on Monday, March 23, focusing on how to be prepared for the interview process.

For more information:

Jeffrey Martin, Library Manager

Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library

210 West Cedar Street

Fulton, Mississippi 38843

(662) 862-4926

www.li.lib.ms.us

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BNA Bank Plaza hosts ribbon cutting and grand opening November 16

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NEMiss.News BNA Bank Plaza ribbon cutting, Tupelo MS 11-16-22.

 

Officers and board members of BNA Bank were joined in Tupelo this morning by more than 200 officials, business people and others.

The occasion was the grand opening of BNA Bank Plaza on E. Main St. in downtown Tupelo.

The 20,000 square-foot structure houses BNA Bank‘s third Lee County location and includes a Tupelo River coffee shop off the main lobby.
The Phelps Dunbar regional law firm occupies the second floor of BNA Bank Plaza.

The new bank building is in the heart of downtown Tupelo, next to both the Fairpark District and the long established Tupelo businesses west of Front Street.

BNA Bank is owned by Mississippi investors.

It’s headquarters are in downtown New Albany, where the have been located for more than a century.

More about BNA Bank Plaza. 

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BNA Bank Plaza in Tupelo to host grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.

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NEMiss.News BNA Bank Plaza, Tupelo

 

 

BNA Bank will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location, BNA Bank Plaza in Tupelo, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16.

The new BNA Bank Plaza is located at 105 East Main Street in downtown Tupelo.

“We are excited to expand in the Tupelo and Lee County market and strengthen our presence here with a new user-friendly style of bank lobby,” said BNA Bank CEO James R. Collins. “With Tupelo River Coffee located in our more open format lobby, our staff can offer customers hands-on assistance with our digital products and services. This level of in-person customer service reinforces our brand of excellence in ‘relationship banking,’ for which we are known.”

NEMiss.News Tupelo City Hall

The white-domed Tupelo City Hall is about 175 yards across Main St. from BNA Bank Plaza.

The BNA Bank Plaza is a high visibility location on Main Street in the heart of downtown Tupelo. It is within walking distance of Tupelo City Hall, the Hilton Garden Inn, and the arena that serves as the venue for many regional entertainment events.

In sight from BNA Bank Plaza are the many restaurants, retail stores and professional offices operating in the dozens of new structures built in recent years in the Fairpark District east of Front Street.

And, immediately west of BNA Bank Plaza, across Front St., are the iconic Tupelo Hardware, Reed’s Department Store and hundreds of other long-established downtown Tupelo businesses.

“We are a local Northeast Mississippi bank, and as a business and as residents who live here, we understand and value the importance of local business,” said Carter Naugher, President of BNA Lee County Banking. “During the pandemic so many local businesses struggled, especially locally-owned businesses. The timing of our grand opening works out perfectly for us to show our support and belief in the power of local shopping.”

BNA Bank Plaza is the institution’s third location in Lee County, joining the Belden and Barnes Crossing locations, which opened in 2007 and 2014 respectively.

BNA Bank Plaza is the location of Phelps Dunbar, the regional law firm, which occupies a large suite of offices on the second floor of BNA Bank Plaza.

NEMiss.News Tupelo Hardware Store

Iconic Tupelo hardware is directly across Front St., from BNA Bank Plaza

The new BNA Bank Plaza also features a rooftop terrace with stunning views of all of downtown Tupelo.

BNA Bank, established in 1896, is a state-chartered bank with approximately $710 million in assets. It is one of the few “A” rated banks by Weiss Bank Rating Services and was inducted into the Seifried and Brew Top 15th percentile of community banks. BNA has eight locations in Union and Lee counties and one loan production office in Lafayette County.

The BNA Bank Plaza staff will be composed of both local bank veterans and tech savvy Universal Bankers, who are able to assist each customer personally with their banking needs. Carter Naugher now has his office in BNA Bank Plaza, along with Drew Dodds, Vice President of Business Development; Libby Adams, Senior Universal Banker; Bella Vance, Marketing Coordinator and Universal Banker; Morgan Posey, Loan Assistant and Bailey Hanson, Universal Banker.

To celebrate the opening of BNA Bank Plaza, the bank is hosting contests that include a little over $5,000 in cash prizes for downtown Tupelo shopping and dining.

Again, the grand opening of BNA Bank Plaza at 105 East Main Street in downtown Tupelo will be Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a.m.

 

For bank information and contest registration: https://bnabankplaza.com/

BNA Bank Plaza groundbreaking in September, 2021: https://newalbanyunionco.com/bna-bank-breaks-ground-on-plaza-downtown-tupelo/

 

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Tupelo-based JSJ Trucking, Inc. Recognized as a FedEx Ground Regional Entrepreneur of the Yea

NEMiss.News John Smith, Jr., JSJ Trucking

 

FedEx Ground has selected JSJ Trucking, Inc. as one of 20 regional Entrepreneur of the Year winners from among more than 6,000 small businesses that provide contracted package pickup, delivery and transportation services to businesses and residences.

Entrepreneur of the Year winners are recognized by FedEx Ground for valuing safety above all,
delivering excellent customer service, building a team of dedicated and engaged employees, and
conducting responsible operations during the fiscal year that ended May 31, 2022.

JSJ Trucking, Inc. has been operating for more than 20 years and was founded by President John Smith, Jr.

“It all comes down to our people,” says John Smith Jr., President of JSJ Trucking Inc. “None of this would be possible without their safe, hard work.”

JSJ Trucking is a big proponent of the yearly state Trucking Driving Championships (TDC). Smith is a FedEx Ace, a 10-time state champ and a three-time national champion. In 2016, he was named
Mississippi Trucking Association’s Driver of the Year.

JSJ Trucking, Inc. will join 19 other regional winners in Pittsburgh, the headquarters of FedEx Ground, on October 18 for a ceremony during which they will be recognized and three overall company winners announced.

“These exemplary companies have successfully navigated changing economic and market dynamics while placing their highest priority on safety and exceptional service to FedEx Ground customers,” said Paul Melander, Senior Vice President of Safety & Transportation, FedEx Ground. “As customer and consumer expectations continue to evolve, we are grateful for their outstanding efforts and are proud to recognize this year’s regional Entrepreneur of the Year winners!”

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BNA Bank announces promotions

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NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

 

 

On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, Chief Executive Officer, announces the following promotions:

NEMiss.News BNA promotes Tyler Basil

Tyler Basil

Tyler Basil has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development. A graduate of New Albany High School, Tyler received his Bachelor of Business
Administration degree in Finance from Mississippi State University and
graduated from the Mississippi School of Banking in 2021. During Tyler’s six and a half years with BNA, he has served as the board chairman of the Northeast Mississippi United Way division and president of the Kiwanis Club. He is a member of the finance committee at Hillcrest Baptist Church where he and his wife, Hanna, attend with their children, Kenley and Rob.

 

NEMiss.News Drew Dodds promoted at BNA

Drew Dodds

Drew Dodds has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development. A
graduate of New Albany High School, Drew attended Northeast Community
College and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Mississippi in 2015. During his 7 years at BNA, Drew has served as a member of the Tupelo Young Professionals (TYP), Community Development Foundation (CDF) and the Mid-South Region BNI Elite group. Drew and his wife, Lauren, are expecting their first child in August. They are members of Calvary Baptist Church in Tupelo.

 

NEMiss.News Kristin Norwood promoted at BNA

Kristin Norwood

Kristin Norwood has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources. A
graduate of Itawamba High School, Kristin received training in Business
Management at Itawamba Community College, Leadership Development though Northeast Community College, certifications in Development Dimensions International (DDI) and earned certification in Professional Human Resources. Kristen has 12 years of human resource experience and was the owner of a retail store in Tupelo. Kristin attends Bethlehem Church of New Albany with her husband Jacob, and two daughters, Reagan and Laykin.

 

NEMiss.News BNA promotes Tina Orman

Tina Orman

Tina Orman  has been promoted to Vice President of Mortgage Loans. A graduate of Pontotoc High School, Tina earned an Associate of Arts degree in Accounting from Itawamba Community College and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi. During her 21 plus years at BNA, she has received additional training with H&R Block and awarded Senior Tax Analyst. Tina is a member of Fairview United Methodist Church in Pontotoc with her husband, David, and two children, Reid and Ryan.

 

 

NEMiss.News Witt Spencer promoted at BNA

Witt Spencer

Witt Spencer has been promoted to Vice President of Mortgage Loans. A graduate of New Albany High School, Witt earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s of
Accountancy from the University of Mississippi. Prior to his arrival at BNA in
2016, Witt worked in the financial industry for 7 years. He is a member at First
Baptist in New Albany and serves as the vice president of the finance committee. Witt is a member of the Rotary Club in New Albany and volunteers at the FedEx St. Jude golf tournament annually. Witt and his wife, Bridget, have two girls, Ivery and Corinne.

 

NEMiss.News BNA bank promotesEllen Staten

Ellen Staten

Ellen Staten has been promoted to 1st Vice President of the Mortgage Department. She is a graduate of New Albany High School, the University of Mississippi, and the Mississippi School of Banking. Ellen is a member of the New Albany Pilot Club, the New Albany Garden Club and is an Associate member of the New Albany Junior Auxiliary. She is married to Matt Staten and they are members of First United Methodist Church, New Albany.

 

 

NEMiss.News D’ann Tanner promoted by BNA

D’ann Tanner

D’ann Tanner has been promoted to 1st Vice President of Collections. A graduate of Myrtle High School, D’ann attended Northeast Junior College and South Florida Community College. D’ann joined BNA in 1990 after 4 years of prior experience in the financial industry. She is the president of the Lions Club in New Albany and a member and Sunday school teacher at 1st Baptist Church of New Albany. D’ann enjoys traveling and visiting her son, Justin Kyle of Newport, RI, and daughter, Kellan of Cleveland, MS.

 

BNA Bank, established in 1896, is a state-chartered bank with approximately $700 million in assets. It is one of the few ‘A’ rated banks by Weiss Bank Rating Services and was inducted into the Seifried and Brew Top 15th percentile of community banks. BNA has eight locations in Union and Lee counties and one loan production office in Lafayette county.

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Local cattleman sues agribusiness giant over deaths of livestock

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NEMiss.News John Nowlin at toxic pond

 

 

A Pontotoc County cattleman is suing an agribusiness giant for $27,000, claiming the defendant caused the deaths of seven head of livestock.

John Adam Nowlin found five pregnant beef cows and two pregnant buffaloes stricken near a stream on his farm one morning in January 2018. Nowlin took two of the dead animals and a sample of water from the stream to Starkville for analysis by Mississippi State University (MSU) veterinarians.

The MSU vets found lethal levels of ammonia in the stomachs of the animals. Dr. Tim Morgan’s opinion: the cattle were killed by “urea toxicosis.”

Nowlin and the Mississippi State doctors say the ammonia came from fertilizer washed into the stream from the parking lot of the nearby Jimmy Sanders fertilizer store.

A further twist in the story is the question of whether or not the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) had done its job of licensing and monitoring the Jimmy Sanders operations in Ecru and elsewhere in Mississippi.

The Jimmy Sanders fertilizer stores are now owned by J. R. Simplot Company, a company based in Boise, Idaho, which has annual revenues of over six billion dollars.

Alex Rozier of Mississippi Today researched and wrote the story published earlier this month. It details the travails John Nowlin has gone through in trying to recover for his loss: https://mississippitoday.org/2022/07/13/cattle-death-farmer-discovers-pollution-loophole/

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Mississippi agriculture producers are urged to access new USDA relief program

NEMiss.News USDA emergency relief notice

 

 

Miss. Senator Says State’s Commodity & Specialty Crop Producers Could Receive an Estimated $80 Million for Losses in 2020-2021

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. May 16, 2022– U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) encouraged commodity and specialty crop producers in Mississippi to learn more about a new U.S. Department of Agriculture emergency relief program for losses incurred in 2020 and 2021.

The USDA on Monday announced it established a new Emergency Relief Program (ERP) within the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to begin the distribution of approximately $6.0 billion nationally to offset crop yield and value losses related to natural disasters.  The USDA estimates Mississippi producers will receive $80 million in ERP payments.

“I strongly encourage producers who experienced losses associated with natural disasters over the past two years, including excessive rain and flooding, to learn more about the new Emergency Relief Program,” said Hyde-Smith, who serves on the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee.  “Congress appropriated this funding to ensure farmers and their operations remain viable following catastrophic weather conditions.”

Of significance to Mississippi, Hyde-Smith pointed out that the USDA estimates its largest ERP payments for commodities like corn, soybeans, cotton, and rice.

The debut of the ERP represents the first installment from the $10 billion in emergency relief funding appropriated last September for 2020 and 2021 crop production losses.  The USDA will continue providing support to ranchers through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program announced in March, and will initiate Phase 2 for ERP at a later date.

A FSA fact sheet on ERP is available here.

 

Chris Gallegos, communications director

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi)

202-224-6414 • https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/

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BNA Bank announces promotions

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NEMiss.News BNA Bank, New Albany, MS

 

New Albany, Mississippi: On behalf of the BNA Bank board of directors, James R. Collins, Chief
Executive Officer, announces the following promotions:

 

NEMiss.News Brad Kennedy, BNA Bank

Brad Kennedy, BNA Senior Vice President and Trust Officer.

Brad Kennedy has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Trust Officer. A
graduate of East Union High School, Brad received his Master of Accountancy
from the University of Mississippi. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a
graduate of the Southern Trust School in Alabama. Brad joined BNA Bank in
2001 and oversees credit analysis and loan underwriting from the BNA Bank
Financial Services Center in New Albany. He is a past president of the
Northeast chapter of the Mississippi Society of CPA’s. He and his wife, Cathy,
have two children, Anna and David. Brad and his family attend New Harmony
Baptist Church, where he serves as treasurer.

 

 

NEMiss.News Jonathan McCoy, BNA Bank

Jonathan McCoy, BNA Senior Vice President, Lee County
Business Development.

Jonathan McCoy has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Lee County
Business Development. A graduate of Pontotoc High School, Jonathan
received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of
Mississippi. Jonathan joined BNA in 2009 and currently serves as a
commercial loan officer in Lee County. He is active in the Tupelo tennis
community and is a former Kiwanis and Civitan club member. Jonathan and
his wife, Hope, reside in Saltillo. They have three boys, Jonathan Thomas, Eli,
and Clayton. Jonathan’s family attends Mayfield Church of Christ.

 

 

 

NEMiss.News Mike Nobles. BNA Bank

Mike Nobles, BNA Senior Vice President, Business
Development

Mike Nobles has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business
Development. A graduate of New Albany High School, Mike received a
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Management from Huntingdon College. Mike
joined BNA in 1998 and specializes in consumer and small business lending.
He is a current member and past president of the New Albany Kiwanis club
where he served as chairman of the Hotbed Classic for several years. He is
currently a corporate board member of the North Mississippi Boys and Girls
Club. He and his wife, Sonya, have two children, Logan (Katie) and Madison.
They attend Fredonia Baptist Church in Ingomar where Mike serves as a deacon and treasurer.

 

 

NEMiss.News Donna Weeden, BNA Bank

Donna Weeden, BNA Senior Vice President, Business
Development

Donna Weeden has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Business
Development. A graduate of West Union High School, Donna received a
Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Banking and Finance from
the University of Mississippi. Donna joined BNA in 2013 and specializes in
consumer and small business lending. She is a founding board member and past
treasurer for West Union Endowment for Public Education. Donna served as
the accounting chair for the Union County Relay for Life for five years and is the
current President of the New Albany Kiwanis Club. She and her husband,
Narshal have two children, Kelsey (Chris) McCluskey and Katie (Jake) McDonald, and one
grandchild, Archie McDonald. They are members of Bethel Baptist Church.

BNA Bank, established in 1896, is a state-chartered bank with approximately $675 million in assets. It
is one of the few ‘A’ rated banks by Weiss Bank Rating Services and was inducted into the Seifried and
Brew Top 15th percentile of community banks. BNA has seven locations in Union and Lee counties
and one loan production office in Lafayette county.

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New Albany-based Magnolia Soap & Bath Opens Second Tupelo Location

NEMiss.News Magnolia Soap opening

Tupelo, MS  — Magnolia Soap & Bath, which offers plant-based bath and beauty products, is pleased to announce the opening of its second location in Tupelo. The new store is located at 1667 North Coley Road and is in the recently opened shopping center that also houses Brooks Grocery.

 “Our store in the Mall at Barnes Crossing has been very successful and we plan to continue our presence there, but the growth on this side of town prompted us to develop a second location for those who want to pull right up to the store and get in and out quickly,” said Magnolia owner Magen Bynum.

 Magnolia offers a wide variety of bath items as well as laundry soap, pet care products, and candles, all made by hand in each local store. The products are plant-based and chemical-free, making them gentle on skin.

 Founded in 2019 by Bynum, Magnolia has grown quickly from its single location in New Albany. Now the company includes 24 stores located as far south as Destin, Florida and as far north as St. Charles, Illinois.

 The new Tupelo location is open from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday, and 10:00 – 5:00 on Saturday.

 For more information, visit www.magnoliasoapandbath.com.

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Kevin Charles expansion to add 75 jobs at New Albany plant

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NEMiss.News Kevin Charles, LLC site

 

Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery is expanding in New Albany. The project is a $6.571-million corporate investment and will create 75 jobs. This marks the company’s second expansion in New Albany in three years.

Kevin Charles Fine Upholstery produces high-quality furniture that is hand-assembled at its125,000 square-foot facility in New Albany. The company produces the Kevin Charles brand of furniture for City Furniture, a South Florida-based retailer founded by Kevin & Keith Koenig, allowing City Furniture the flexibility to respond quickly to its customers’ needs. The expansion will allow the company to meet an increase in consumer demand.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for infrastructure improvements.

The city of New Albany and Union County also are assisting with the project.

NEMiss.News Rusty Berryhill, President of Kevin Charles

Rusty Berryhill, President of Kevin Charles

Kevin Charles currently employs 122 workers in New Albany. The company plans to fill the 75 new jobs within four years.

“Kevin Charles and City Furniture appreciate the continuing support from our state, Union County and New Albany leaders, along with Three Rivers Planning and Development, and the Mississippi Development Authority,” said Kevin Charles Furniture President Rusty Berryhill.“ Kevin Charles is committed to this area and continuing to build quality products and create jobs to join our team of quality associates.”

“The County Board is pleased with Kevin Charles Furniture’s decision to expand once again,” Said C.J. Bright, president of the Union County Board of Supervisors. “These 75 new jobs demonstrate their commitment to Union County. We are thankful for Kevin Charles’ continuing investment in our community and our people.”

“On behalf of the city of New Albany, thank you Kevin Charles for your continued investment in our city,” said New Albany Mayor Tim Kent.“ Kevin Charles is a great employer and corporate citizen in our community, and we look forward to helping them thrive and grow in the future.”

Mississippi Development Authority Interim Executive Director Laura Hipp said, “Kevin Charles consistently produces top-quality furniture for City Furniture of Florida, and as a result, the company once again is bringing dozens of new job opportunities to Union County. MDA is glad to support Kevin Charles as it once again invests in its operation and workforce, and we thank our partners at Three Rivers Planning and Development District, the city of New Albany and Union County for working with us to make this project a reality.”

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Dr. James Guntharp joins Friendship Medical Clinics

NEMiss.News

 

Dr. James Wilson Guntharp has joined Friendship Medical Clinics, which operates health care facilities in Ecru, Tupelo and New Albany.

Dr. Guntharp is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and of the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg. He is the grandson of Dr. James Speck, the long-time medical chief of the Friendship group.

NEMiss.News Dr. Guntharp joins Friendship Clinic

Three generations of medical professionals now serving in Ecru’s Friendship family.

Dr. Guntharp’s father, Keith, is a registered pharmacist and is helping grow the roster of satisfied customers at Friendship Pharmacy, next door to the Friendship Clinic in Ecru.

The Friendship Medical Clinic in Ecru is located at 5482 Highway 15 North and is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday.

Friendship Clinic in New Albany is at 509 Highway 15 South and is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Friendship Clinic in Tupelo is at 4127 West Main Street. It is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

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BNA Bank is celebrating its 125th Anniversary

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NEMiss.News BNA Bank celebrating 125th anniversary

 

New Albany, MS: BNA Bank, Union county’s oldest banking institution, will celebrate its 125th anniversary October 16, 2021.

Founded on October 16th in 1896 as Bank of New Albany, BNA Bank is a state-chartered bank that has grown from a single location in downtown New Albany to 8 total locations. BNA Bank is one of the few ‘A’ rated banks by Weiss Bank Rating Services and was inducted into the Seifried and Brew Top 15th percentile of community banks. In 2013 BNA Bank received the prestigious McLean Award for Philanthropy, recognizing the banks generous record of giving back to the communities it’s serves.

BNA Bank’s headquarters, West Branch, East Branch, BNA Financial Services Center, and BNA Mortgage Center are all located in New Albany. BNA Bank also has the Barnes Crossing Banking Center and Belden Banking Center in Lee County, a branch in Myrtle and a loan production office in Oxford. The bank’s 9th location, scheduled to open in the spring of 2022, will be housed in BNA Bank Plaza in downtown Tupelo.

Over the past 125 years, BNA Bank has grown to over $660 million in assets, has over 100 employees and still operates under the same basic community banking principles and philosophies that have made the past twelve and a half decades profitable and safe for depositors and investors.

Key highlights in BNA Bank’s history:

1896 – Bank of New Albany began with only one location, Downtown New Albany.

1933 – Bank of New Albany survived the Great Depression and is said not to have closed its doors even during the “banking holiday” declared by President Roosevelt.

2007- The bank extended its market by adding its first location in Lee County at Belden. This growth inspired the Bank of New Albany to and grow its community and officially change its name to BNA Bank.

2014 – BNA Barnes Crossing Branch opened with a new floorplan offering kiosks instead of traditional teller counters.

2021 – On September 7, the groundbreaking for the BNA Bank Plaza in Downtown Tupelo took place. This location is scheduled to open in 2022 and will house financial services and banking that will serve as a “solutions center” ushering BNA Bank into the next century.

Today, as the oldest community bank headquartered in New Albany, BNA Bank prides itself on its differentiating factors – outstanding customer service, innovative digital products and local decision-making. BNA Bank continues to grow and meet the increasing financial needs of its customers, embracing the technological advancements of bank delivery platforms while also maintaining strong personal relationships with its customers and supporting its local communities.

“We are proud of our banks tradition of service and unwavering commitment to the Northeast Mississippi region throughout our 125-year history,” said BNA Bank CEO James R. Collins. “Community banks like ours ensure our nation’s economic stability one loan, one customer, one community at a time.”

“We believe in our local small businesses and communities because we are a local business too,” continued Collins. “BNA Bank invests most all its capital resources here. Northeast Mississippi is our only focus, and our customers can bank with us knowing their deposits are being used to support the local communities, businesses and organizations of Northeast Mississippi.”

To celebrate the bank’s 125th anniversary and it’s strongly held practice of shopping and supporting local businesses, BNA will give away ten $125 gift certificates for New Albany MainStreet Money or Downtown Tupelo Dollars. To learn more about the contest and how to enter, visit bnabank.com or any BNA Bank location.

Bella Maske

Marketing Specialist/Coordinator

bmaske@bnabank.com

www.bnabank.com

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