Mississippi Gulf Coast

Hancock Whitney Names Shane Loper as Hancock Whitney Bank President

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.

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  • With former Hancock Whitney Bank President Joe Exnicios’ official retirement on March 1, 2024, after 46 years of service, Hancock Whitney has named current Chief Operating Officer D. Shane Loper to succeed Exnicios as bank president.
  • Loper assumes the title of president of Hancock Whitney Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Whitney Corporation (HWC) operating under the bank’s 1899 charter, which supports financial services regulatory requirements.
  • “Shane Loper’s 34 years of dedication to this organization, his astute executive leadership with our company and in the banking industry, and his keen understanding of what it takes to stay strong and successful in serving today’s clients prepare him well to assume the role as Hancock Whitney Bank President,” said Hancock Whitney Corporation President and CEO John Hairston.
  • “I am deeply honored and excited to be the bank’s next president,” said Loper.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK EXPANDS ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST WITH OPENING IN OCEAN SPRINGS

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its third location along the Mississippi Gulf Coast with an opening in Ocean Springs. In the heart of the city at 2107-A Bienville Blvd. between the hospital and downtown, Chicken Salad Chick Ocean Springs will welcome guests with a convenient drive-thru and outdoor patio. The Ocean Springs community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 1st; the first 100 guests that morning will win free chicken salad for a year.

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  • -Fast casual concept celebrates grand opening Nov. 1st with free chicken salad for a year-
    ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick , the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today its third location along the Mississippi Gulf Coast with an opening in Ocean Springs.
  • between the hospital and downtown, Chicken Salad Chick Ocean Springs will welcome guests with a convenient drive-thru and outdoor patio.
  • Sandefur owns five other Chicken Salad Chick locations in Arkansas and Tennessee as well as multiple Zaxby's restaurants throughout the Gulf Coast region.
  • Chicken Salad Chick in Ocean Springs will be open Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com .

Autonomous Maritime Drone Manufacturer Ocean Aero Opens 63,000-Square-Foot Facility on Gulf Coast

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Ocean Aero announces the opening of their new headquarters and manufacturing facility located at the Port of Gulfport on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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  • Ocean Aero announces the opening of their new headquarters and manufacturing facility located at the Port of Gulfport on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
  • With 63,000 square feet of state-of-the-art production capacity, the new Ocean Aero facility represents America’s latest addition to the industrial manufacturing base.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231017451588/en/
    Autonomous Maritime Drone Manufacturer Ocean Aero Opens 63,000-Square-Foot Facility on Gulf Coast.
  • MDA congratulates the Ocean Aero team on the opening of this new facility and looks forwards to the company’s continued progress on the Gulf Coast."

Prudent Growth Purchases Indian River Center in Mississippi

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prudent Growth Partners, LLC, a private equity real estate firm with locations in Chapel Hill and Charlotte, NC, has completed its $7.6 million purchase of Indian River, a 32,600 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center located in D'Iberville, Mississippi.

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  • PGP has completed its $7.6 million acquisition of the Indian River Shopping Center in D'Iberville, MS.
    CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prudent Growth Partners, LLC, a private equity real estate firm with locations in Chapel Hill and Charlotte, NC, has completed its $7.6 million purchase of Indian River, a 32,600 square-foot multi-tenant shopping center located in D'Iberville, Mississippi.
  • "We are excited about the Indian River Shopping Center and another acquisition in Mississippi.
  • Indian River is strategically located just north of Biloxi along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
  • "We are excited about the Indian River Shopping Center and another acquisition in Mississippi.

Discover The Palm Beaches Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover The Palm Beaches , the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, proudly announces the appointment of Milton Segarra, Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME), as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Oct. 1.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover The Palm Beaches , the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, proudly announces the appointment of Milton Segarra, Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME), as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective Oct. 1.
  • Tourism's economic impact in Palm Beach County surpassed $10 billion in 2022 for the first time.
  • I am certain he will continue that trajectory in The Palm Beaches," said Jason Emmett, chair of Discover The Palm Beaches' board of directors.
  • He will also initiate the development of Discover The Palm Beaches' new strategic plan in tandem with the county-wide Tourism Master Plan and DestinationNEXT (Destination International's global study on key trends impacting destination organizations).

Coastal Mississippi Curates Hot List of Unbeatable Fall Experiences

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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BILOXI, Miss., Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As summer breezes transition to cooler temperatures this fall, Coastal Mississippi Tourism invites travelers to come celebrate the new season with all the southern charm the destination has to offer. To help plan your trip, Coastal Mississippi Tourism has gathered a list of experiences and events travelers can pick and choose from to create their perfect fall getaway. With over 62 miles across three coastal counties, travelers will find everything from annual events and boating experiences to fall fishing adventures and more.

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  • To help plan your trip, Coastal Mississippi Tourism has gathered a list of experiences and events travelers can pick and choose from to create their perfect fall getaway.
  • "While the days may be getting shorter, our list of annual events and experiences certainly aren't," said Judy Young, CEO of Coastal Mississippi Tourism.
  • Annual Events of the Fall:
    The best fall festivals can be found in Coastal Mississippi, from live performances to arts & crafts shows and more.
  • Reel in your Next Big Catch on Coastal Waters:
    Travelers to Coastal Mississippi can take to the waters this fall with fishing charters every day of the week.

Marianne Cusato to Unveil Latest Concept Home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase on National Mall June 9 Through June 11

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cypress Community Development Corporation announced today that nationally acclaimed Katrina Cottage designer, Marianne Cusato, will unveil her latest concept home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Home Builders.

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  • In partnership with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the National Association of Home Builders, the concept home aims to lead the national dialogue on workforce and federal disaster housing policies.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cypress Community Development Corporation announced today that nationally acclaimed Katrina Cottage designer, Marianne Cusato, will unveil her latest concept home at the 2023 Innovative Housing Showcase hosted by the Office of Policy Development and Research, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the National Association of Home Builders.
  • "We were ahead of our time with the Katrina Cottage," said Craig Savage, partner of Cypress Development Corporation.
  • "We are overjoyed by the response and support to date," said Marianne Cusato, designer of the Katrina Cottage and partner at Cypress Development Corporation.

PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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BILOXI, Miss., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Peoples Financial Corporation (the "Company")(OTCQX Best Market: PFBX), parent of The Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), announced its approval to repurchase up to $1,000,000 in additional shares of the Company's outstanding common stock, effective following the announcement.

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  • BILOXI, Miss., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Peoples Financial Corporation (the "Company")(OTCQX Best Market: PFBX), parent of The Peoples Bank (the "Bank"), announced its approval to repurchase up to $1,000,000 in additional shares of the Company's outstanding common stock, effective following the announcement.
  • The Company currently anticipates the share repurchase program will extend over a five-month time frame or expire earlier if the shares are completely repurchased before the end of that period.
  • The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any dollar amount or number of shares, and the program may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.
  • Peoples Financial Corporation's common stock is listed on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol PFBX.

A $10K Subsidy from FHLB Dallas and The First Bank Helps Mississippian Replace Hurricane-Damaged Roof

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded nearly $10,000 through its member, The First Bank, to a D’Iberville, Mississippi, homeowner whose house was damaged when Hurricane Ida swept through town in August 2021.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) awarded nearly $10,000 through its member, The First Bank, to a D’Iberville, Mississippi, homeowner whose house was damaged when Hurricane Ida swept through town in August 2021.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230718703816/en/
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and The First Bank provided nearly $10,000 to assist a Mississippi homeowner impacted by Hurricane Ida with replacing a roof.
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    Dana Dronet, 75, used the funds to replace the roof of his home.
  • “The DRA is an important tool to help our communities recover and rebuild,” said Lauren Wilson, community development analyst at The First Bank.

A Summer to Savor in Coastal Mississippi

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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BILOXI, Miss., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer is here, and for foodies and travelers looking for an under-the-radar getaway with mouthwatering coastal cuisine, pristine beaches, and endless activities to explore–look no further than the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The three counties and 12 coastal communities that make up Coastal Mississippi offer a combined 62 miles of white sand beaches and a thriving culinary scene, with dozens of new restaurants slated to open over the next few months. From seafood tacos to fresh Gulf Redfish, and waterfront dining to elevated ambiance, visitors with every type of palate can skip the crowds and delight in the tastes of Coastal Mississippi this season.

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  • "This summer, we're enjoying new and innovative restaurants across the coast along with our many historic restaurants and traditional favorites.
  • Here a few of the new and notable restaurants visitors will not want to miss this summer:
    Flamingo Landing – Recently opened in May, Flamingo Landing is a new hot spot for summer dining in Coastal Mississippi.
  • With something for every foodie, the Mississippi Gulf Coast's latest restaurant openings are sure to satisfy this summer.
  • Please visit the link here to learn more about Coastal Mississippi and to start planning your savory summer getaway.