Welcome back to the Century Check-In Podcast,
presented by Century Bank—where community, resilience, and innovation take center stage.
In this episode, host Nancy Pitts (Century Insurance Agency) is joined by Amanda Parker and Clark Rounsaville from Singing River Electric & Singing River Connect. Together, they reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the vital role of electricity in our daily lives, and how the cooperative has grown stronger through storms, service, and technology. From storm preparation and recovery to the launch of fiber internet that transformed rural communities, this conversation is packed with real stories, practical advice, and a behind-the-scenes look at how Singing River Electric powers South Mississippi.
Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:
✅ Personal Katrina stories of resilience and recovery
✅ How Singing River Electric prepares for storms—before, during & after
✅ Generator safety tips every homeowner should know
✅ The growth of Singing River Connect fiber internet post-COVID
✅ How fiber internet changed education, work-from-home, and telehealth
✅ Community service initiatives like Neighbors Helping Neighbors grants & Safety City
✅ Webbie the Internet Safety Cat—teaching kids online safety in schools
✅ How members can cut energy costs and use the SmartHub app to manage usage
👩💻 Learn more about Singing River Electric: https://singingriver.com
🌐 Learn more about Century Bank: https://www.centurybankms.com
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