KEY TAKEAWAYS: New full-service financial center planned in Flowood Location set for 101 Promenade Blvd. Expansion builds on Ridgeland presence in Jackson metro Branch to offer personal, commercial, and wealth services   Hancock Whitney Bank plans to open a new full-service financial ce nter in Flowood, Mississippi, as part of its ongoing expansion across the Jackson metropolitan area and the broader state. The Gulfport-based bank has announced that the new branch will be located at 101 Promenade Blvd. and will provide a range of services, including personal and commercial banking, small business support, lending, wealth management and digital banking solutions. The Flowood location builds on Hancock Whitney’s existing presence in the Jackson market, where it has operated a financial center in nearby Ridgeland for more than six years. The company said the move aligns with its long-term growth strategy and reflects continued investment in Mississippi communities. “Our planned Flowood financial center represents the next chapter in our continued growth across the Jackson metro area,” said Leigh Pace, the bank’s Jackson market president, in a statement. Pace said the expansion is intended to help meet the evolving financial needs of individuals, families and businesses in the region while maintaining the bank’s longstanding focus on customer service and community engagement. Hancock Whitney, the largest bank headquartered in Mississippi, traces its roots to the late 1800s and operates across the Gulf South, including in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Texas. The bank has also expanded into major metropolitan areas such as Nashville and Atlanta through loan and deposit production offices. ...read more read less