Mississippi Society of Association Executives Presents Impact Award to Charles Elliott
The Mississippi Society of Association Executives (MSAE) proudly presented Charles Elliott with the Association Impact Award in recognition of his dedicated work with Shower Power. Charles is the ex officio president of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. Based in Jackson, Miss., Shower Power is a mobile outreach ministry that provides more than just a […]
Extending Your Branch Network with Shared Branching
Is your credit union leveraging the benefits of Shared Branching? The Co-op Shared Branch network empowers credit unions to meet these expectations without making an investment in brick-and-mortar locations. With Shared Branch, members have access to more than 5,500 Shared Branch Locations nationwide. “At first, we were hesitant to add Shared Branching to our list […]
Meet Our GAC Crashers
The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 1-5 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC Crasher, Hannah Hutchins, marketing manager at Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union, and Mississippi GAC Crasher, Ruthie Murray, service specialist at Statewide Federal Credit Union. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC since 2009. The program allows young […]
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union Hosts Financial Planning Reality Fair
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union recently hosted a reality fair in partnership with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. Cheryl Oggs, vice president with the Association, led the real-world financial planning simulation for more than 40 young people. We asked LaDonna Jacobs, senior vice president with Members Exchange Federal Credit Union, to share feedback […]
NASCUS Partners with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association to Launch New Introduction to Credit Union Examination Training
The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, is pleased to announce the launch of a new Introduction to Credit Union Examination training video designed to provide a clear, practical overview of the credit union examination process for credit union directors. Developed jointly by […]
Personify Leadership Hosts First Cohort in Jackson, Miss.
Earlier this week, the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association hosted the first Personify Leadership class in Jackson, Miss.! The two-day program was facilitated by Laura Parrish, chief revenue officer at the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. Nine dedicated credit union professionals representing institutions across the region attended the inaugural class. “From the very […]
Tennessee Members 1st Federal Credit Union Donates to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee
Tennessee Members 1st Federal Credit Union made a donation, courtesy of Elan Charitable Giving, to Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. “I am incredibly proud of our Commitment to Community Initiative and the opportunities we have, individually as a credit union and together through partnerships like the Elan Charitable Giving Campaign, to truly make […]
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Announces CEO Retirement and Successor
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) recently announced the retirement of Andrew J. Mullins III, president and chief executive officer, effective July 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than 40 years in financial services and lending across Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee. The ACFCU Board of Directors has appointed Paul G. Penland as […]
Tennessee Governor Give State of the State Addresses
Partial Shutdown Ends—Funding Restored to Community Development Financial Institutions for 2026 On Tuesday, President Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package into law ending a brief partial government shutdown that began early Saturday morning. The House voted 217-215, with support from 21 Democrats, following Senate passage last week. The bill provides funding for 95% of […]
Three Ways to Support the Boots & Bowties Charity Fundraiser
Exemplify the credit union mission of “people helping people” at the inaugural Boots & Bowties Charity Dinner and Gala, a signature fundraising event to benefit two causes dear to our association, Credit Union for Kids and Inheritance of Hope. Plus, in addition to helping two amazing nonprofits, you can have dinner on the stage of […]