Ocean of Opportunity for Jackson County, George County children at MS Aquarium
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for another weekend where Coast children get into the aquarium for free!…
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Hancock Whitney celebrates 125 years by ringing the NASDAQ Bell
Hancock Whitney celebrated 125 years in business by ringing the NASDAQ Stock Exchange Opening Bell. The event took place at 8:30 a.m. in a ceremony that includes a current Gulf Coast resident, Nita Kuhner of Pass Christian. The bank…
Hancock Whitney officials to ring open Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday
Hancock Whitney Bank will celebrate 125 years in business on Monday by ringing the bell Monday to signal the opening of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The bank actually celebrates its anniversary in October. Hancock Whitney (HWC) leaders participating in the…
Global tech outage impacts along the Gulf Coast
WXXV News 25 reached out to local businesses across the Coast to see if they have been impacted by the global technology outage. Hancock Whitney Vice President and Senior Communications Officer Paul Maxwell tells us the bank does not use…
Twelve teachers receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant
Twelve teachers were honored today for their hard work with the Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant. Each year, Hancock Whitney gives a grant of up to $2,000 to…
Hancock Whitney Awards $225K in Grants to 25 Non-Profits across Gulf South Footprint
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 9, 2024)—Twenty-five non-profit organizations across the Gulf South are starting the New Year with additional funding to meet the physical, mental and financial health needs of local communities. Through Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant awards, these organizations will…
Meet the 2023 winners of the Leo W. Seal Innovated Teacher Grants
Eight of South Mississippi’s most accomplished, creative teachers earned 2023 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants for their commitment to educational excellence and to pay for original teaching projects designed to enrich students’ education with hands-on learning opportunities. Here are…
Sea of Stars fundraiser takes place tonight at Jones Park in Gulfport
Tonight, the Mississippi Aquarium will light up the night skies with the Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser. It’s a free community celebration featuring…
Nine teachers awarded Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
Today, Hancock Whitney in Gulfport hosted an awards luncheon at the Great Southern Club for this year’s Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grants. Nine of South Mississippi’s most outstanding…
Hancock Whitney installs Mardi Gras Indian suit exhibit
In celebration of Mardi Gras and Black History Month, Hancock Whitney installed a Mardi Gras Indian Suit exhibit as part of their Black History Month diversity learning experience.…
Gulfport High students continue financial program with Hancock Whitney Bank
Girls at Gulfport High School are getting a first-hand lesson in finance thanks to a partnership with Hancock Whitney and a national nonprofit. The students recently…
Hancock Whitney, Gulf Coast Community Foundation announce 2021 Leo Seal Grant winners
Some of South Mississippi's most outstanding teachers have made the grade as the 2021 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grant recipients. The grants, funded by Hancock Whitney and administered by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, laud and encourage educational excellence by…
Sea of Stars drone show Friday at Jones Park
A light show like no other is coming to Jones Park tonight. The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars for the Mississippi Aquarium is a free event Friday…
Hancock Whitney and Gulfport High School team up to encourage financial literacy
This school year, Hancock Whitney is helping grow ‘girl power’ exponentially by bringing Wall Street to the classroom. Hancock Whitney has partnered with Gulfport…
Zeta Relief: What you need to know
Hancock Whitney is distributing ice at two of our Hancock Whitney locations in Hurricane Zeta impacted areas from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a limit of two bags per vehicle: Gulfport: 533 Courthouse Rd, Gulfport, MS Bay St.…
Gulfport police searching for alleged suspect in Hancock Whitney bank robbery
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a reported bank robbery of Hancock Whitney Bank. On July 30, 2020, at approximately 1:08 p.m., officers from the Gulfport Police Department responded to Hancock Whitney…
Hancock Whitney receives regulatory approval to acquire MidSouth
Hancock Whitney Corporation has received regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to complete its previously announced proposed acquisition of MidSouth…
Innovative Teacher Grants
Today a dozen Coast teachers were honored in a big way for their innovative ideas. For the 23rd year, Hancock Whitney and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation hosted their annual Leo W. Seal Recognition luncheon for local teachers with creative…
Splash Bash benefiting Mississippi Aquarium
Make a splash at the inaugural Hancock Whitney Splash Bash benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium. The bash takes place Friday, September 21st from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park. Tickets are $100 each. For more information…
Hancock Bank rebrands
This morning, crews scrubbed off all signs on Hancock Bank in downtown Gulfport and put up new ones. The bank, owned by Mississippi parent Hancock Holding Company, announced it is rebranding and will now be called Hancock Whitney. Hancock Bank…
