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Recent Events by First State Bank Employees in the Community

Excel by 5's Excelebration

FSB participated in t Excel by 5's Wayne County Excelebration Event.

The Social Club

Two of our team members participated in the Social Club’s “Fun Fore All” Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Social Club in Jones County, a nonprofit organization that provides ability-inclusive recreational and social opportunities for children while also supporting community outreach.

Laurel High School

FSB partnered with the Junior Auxiliary of Laurel for #GirlTalk, a program designed to mentor 7th-9th grade young women in Jones County, Emily Cooley educated students at Laurel High School on the importance of financial literacy with interactive lessons on writing checks, avoiding fraud with debit and credit cards, along with fun facts on checking and savings accounts.

Laurel Leap

First State Bank partnered with Laurel Main Street to host the 5th Annual Laurel Leap basketball tournament in downtown Laurel.

Gluckstadt/Madison Business Alliance

Employees from our Gluckstadt location attended the Fourth Annual Celebration Luncheon for the Gluckstadt/Madison Business Alliance.

Jones County Leadership Forum

FSB was the sponsor for the Jones County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Forum. Dr. Joe Paul from the University of Southern Mississippi was this year's speaker.

United Way of the Pine Belt

Emily, Mark, and Bethany represented FSB at the United Way of the Pinebelt's Annual Meeting.

Quitman Junior High

Stephanie and Nancy represented FSB at the Career Fair at Quitman Junior High.

Mississippi Arbor Day

On Mississippi Arbor Day, First State Bank employees John Daily, Emily Cooley, and LaShekia Spivery planted live oak trees at Clara Elementary (Wayne County) and Benndale Elementary (George County). These oaks grew from acorns of the famous 540-year-old Friendship Oak at the The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park campus, thanks to board member Dr. Ken Rhinehart and the USM STEM Center.

Wayne County Career & Technical Center

FSB participated in the career fair at the Wayne County Career & Technical Center.

Wayne County School District

Each Christmas, First State Bank purchases two Christmas gifts for students in special needs classes at Wayne County High School and Waynesboro Riverview School.

Leakesville Christmas

Santa and the Grinch stopped by our Leakesville location for a visit with employees and customers.

Northeast Jones High School

Emily spoke to 12th grade students in Katie Moss’ classes about credit, budgeting and check writing as part of the ABA’s Get Smart about Credit campaign

Waynesboro Christmas Parade

Waynesboro employees participated in the Waynesboro Christmas Parade.

Ellisville Christmas Parade

Ellisville employees participated in the Ellisville Christmas Parade.

Child Protective Services

Numerous departments and employees from Waynesboro sponsored 14 children as part of the CPS Foster Program’s Christmas Drive for those in need in December.

United Way of the Pine Belt

First State Bank was a Prancer Patron sponsor of the United Way of the Pine Belt’s Prancer Path Event held every December in downtown Laurel.

Salvation Army

FSB employee Lowell Howell shared a few words about the impact of the Salvation Army at the Laurel Kettle Kickoff.

Wayne County High School

First State Bank made a donation to the Wayne County High School. Pictured is Broc Koen with Band Director, Foster Ross.

Wayne General Hospital Foundation

FSB employees, Mukida, JaMorieyus, Emily, Mukida & Gwen (not pictured) volunteered at the Wayne General Hospital Foundation’s Boo Bash.

West Jones High School

WJHS students Madison Anderson and Audrey Martin competed in our halftime hustle competition “Beat the Banker” against Darron Dodd, and both walked away with a $500 scholarship to the college of their choice.

Jones College

First State Bank attended a two-day College and Career Fair at Jones College. Over 1500 students passed through their booth during the event.

Quitman School District

Our Quitman location is participating in Quitman School District's 13th Annual Community Book Read. This event encourages celebrating literacy together as a community.

Wayne County Relay for Life

FSB was a sponsor for the Wayne County Relay for Life Survivor’s Reception.

Wayne Central School

Emily read a book about saving to the preschool students at Wayne Central.

Stringer Attendance Center

First State Bank donated to Stringer Attendance Center Junior Beta Club’s First Responder Supply Drive.

United Way of the Pine Belt

FSB was recognized as a Pacesetter Company at the Annual United Way Campaign Kickoff Breakfast.

Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro

First State Bank was a drop-off location for the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro’s Clean Classroom Donation Drive.

George County School District

Our Lucedale location participated in the Community Back to School Drive at George County Middle School.

Relay for Life

First State Bank employees donated $15,000 to Wayne County Relay for Life as part of their Fair Share payroll deductions given throughout the year.

AD47 Football Leadership Academy

First State Bank was a proud sponsor of the 11th annual AD47 Football Leadership Academy led by Coach Akeem Davis.

FSB Scholarship - EHS

Jaxon Ivey was the 2025 recipient of the First State Bank Scholarship.

Jones College

Lindsey, Emily, and Katie represented FSB at the Jones College Sophomore Career Day.

Iverson Classic All-American Game

FSB's Ellisville location helped sponsor local basketball player Aston Magee at the Iverson Classic All-American Game.

Vitalant

First State Bank held a blood drive in Waynesboro.

Dispatcher Appreciation Week

FSB donated goodies to the Wayne County Dispatchers in honor of Dispatcher Appreciation Week.

MBA Women in Banking Conference

Ravin, Jasmine, Breanna, Alicia, Debra, and Lindsey represented First State Bank at the 2025 Mississippi Bankers Association Women in Banking Conference.

Special Olympics

First State Bank worked a table at the Piney Woods Region Special Olympics.

Wayne County High School

Stephanie Howard spoke about Credit Literacy to Coach Trammel and Mrs. Sims’ CCR class.