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Century Check-In Ep. 17: Inside United Way with Tee McCovey - Community Leadership, Service & Changing Lives
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Blogs
In this episode of the Century Check-In Podcast, host Jill Fore is joined by Lacey Martin and special guest Tee McCovey, President & CEO of United Way of Jackson, George & Greene Counties. Tee shares incredible stories from his career in public service, his leadership at United Way, and how community partnerships are making a real difference across South Mississippi. From addressing homelessness and food insecurity to building beds for children in need and launching career coaching programs in local schools, this conversation highlights the impact of community organizations working together.
Read the rest of entry »Century Check-In Ep. 16: 120 Years of Change, Community, and Giving Back
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Blogs
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.
Read the rest of entry »Century Check-In Podcast Ep. 15: Breast Cancer Stories at Century Bank
Saturday, November 1, 2025 - Blogs
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this deeply personal episode features two of our own: Donna Sampson (VP & Mississippi Division Manager) and Pam Pierce (Director of HR). Their journeys are very different—one involved a second opinion at MD Anderson and a bilateral mastectomy; the other included surgery, chemo, radiation, and ongoing hormone therapy—but both are powerful testimonies of faith, family, early detection, and self-advocacy.
Read the rest of entry »Century Check-In Ep. 14: Storm Prep with Mississippi Power
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - Blogs
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.
Read the rest of entry »Century Check-In Podcast Ep. 13: with Joey Mason of Mason Hills Farm
Friday, September 12, 2025 - Blogs
In this inspiring on-location episode, our hosts visit Mason Hills Farm to sit down with owner Joey Mason — entrepreneur, community builder, and visionary behind one of the region’s most unique farm-to-table operations. From launching a USDA-inspected beef processing plant with no agricultural background, to creating philanthropic initiatives like Farmers in Action, Joey’s story is one of faith, grit, and a willingness to follow unexpected opportunities.
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