Mississippi Credit Unions Host Community Egg Hunt
Jackson, Miss., area credit unions hosted the Fourth Annual Credit Union Egg Hunt last Saturday at LeFleur’s Bluff Park Playground! Families enjoyed the egg hunt, Easter Bunny visits, rock wall, petting zoo, food trucks, financial literacy information and more!
Q&A with Donna Young, President of Resound Credit Union
Donna Young, president of Resound Credit Union in Nashville, will retire on Friday, April 10. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her nearly 47-year career in the credit union movement! How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I started my credit union career when I was a junior in high school working […]
Leaders Gather for Fraud Prevention Summit
Credit union leaders gathered in Nashville for the Fraud Prevention Summit, underscoring the growing need for collaboration and innovation in the fight against financial crime. As fraud schemes become increasingly sophisticated—ranging from social engineering and phishing to account takeovers and synthetic identity fraud—the summit emphasized the importance of staying ahead through education, technology and cross-industry […]
Mississippi and Tennessee Credit Unions Receive Diamond Awards from America’s Credit Unions
America’s Credit Unions recently announced the 2026 Diamond Award Winners! The Diamond Awards recognize and reward creative excellence and outstanding results. The Diamond Awards is the most prestigious annual credit union marketing competition. Credit unions received their awards on Tuesday, March 24, at the Marketing, PR & Development Council Conference in Aurora, Colo. “We proudly […]
Save the Date—Upcoming Programs for Board of Directors and Supervisory Committees
Credit union board of directors and supervisory committee members are key to the success of the credit union movement. Ensure your volunteer leaders have the tools they need to lead and govern for tomorrow. Here are two upcoming educational programs designed for credit union volunteers. Southeast Regional Directors’ Conference Aug. 2-4Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of […]
2026 National Credit Union Youth Month Materials Are Now Available
In April, credit unions across the country celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Capability Month. While credit unions take financial education seriously year-round, this month offers even more opportunities to work with members and community partners to promote financial wellness. To help your credit union tailor your efforts to younger members, we […]
Lead the Future—2026 Southeast Management School
Are you ready to dive deeper into the credit union movement? Consider applying to the 2026 Southeast Management School! What is Southeast Management School? Southeast Management School equips credit union professionals with essential leadership, management and financial skills to navigate industry challenges. This three-year program combines advanced coursework with hands-on projects and year-end testing, qualifying […]
Credit Union Advocates Advance, Empower and Protect Credit Union Priorities at GAC 2026
More than 120 Mississippi and Tennessee credit union advocates were in Washington, D.C., this week for America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference. The four-day conference focuses on advancing, empowering and protecting credit union priorities. Here’s a few attendee takeaways. For those who couldn’t attend GAC, I would emphasize just how important it is for credit […]
Credit Union House Inducts Singing River Federal Credit Union’s Jimmy Smith Into the Hall of Leaders
Eighteen credit union champions were inducted into the Credit Union House Hall of Leaders in honor of their significant contributions to the credit union industry. Among the inductees was Jimmy Smith, president and CEO of Singing River Federal Credit Union in Moss Point, Miss. “We congratulate Jimmy on his induction into the Hall of Leaders,” […]
Help Members Save with April Financial Literacy Awareness Events
Two in five Americans don’t have $1,000 in savings to cover an emergency expense. Two in five! We invite you to use these awareness events as a communication tool to help educate members and the community about strengthening their financial well-being. Here are a few financial literacy awareness events happening in April. National Credit Union […]