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From monthly archives: December 2025

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Century Check-In Ep. 17: 120 Years of Change, Community, and Giving Back

From hand-written interest calculations and microfiche to mobile apps and real-time transfers, Century Bank has seen a lot of change since 1903. In this episode, Chairman Mr. Doug, President & CEO Van, and CFO Lauren Mizell sit down to look back at how a small hometown bank in Lucedale grew, adapted, and stayed personal in a rapidly changing world. 

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Century Check-In Ep. 16: Storm Prep with Mississippi Power

As the Gulf Coast recently recognized the 20th year of Hurricane Katrina, we’re joined by Kaila Moran (Corporate Engagement) and Dirk Turner (Local Manager, Lucedale) from Mississippi Power to talk practical hurricane readiness, how the grid has been hardened since 2005, and what “self-healing” networks mean for faster restorations. We cover Katrina & Zeta lessons learned, why every Mississippi Power employee has a storm role, mutual-aid partnerships across the Southeast, and smart safety tips—especially generator do’s & don’ts. We also dig into community impact: the Mississippi Power Foundation, Community Connection chapters, workforce development, “Renew Our Rivers,” and local projects (like the Lucedale park stage). Plus: simple ways to lower your bill during peak heat (thermostats, filters, sealing drafts, appliance timing) and how to use Mississippi Power’s outage map, usage alerts, and assistance programs.

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