Edwards joins Bank of Yazoo

Special to PN Misty Edwards has been named vice president and loan officer for the Bank of Yazoo’s Flowood branch.  She has more than 20 years banking experience in commercial and consumer lending retail services, operations, credit, and compliance. She was formerly with Trustmark National Bank in Rankin County. According to Bank of Yazoo CEO and Metro President Ben Aldridge, “Misty brings a wealth of experience to our institution, and we are thrilled that she has joined our Metro team.  Her broad-based experience in banking, particularly in Rankin County, allows her to provide valuable financial insight and solutions to our clients. We also appreciate her ongoing desire to contribute to her community through civic service. We are excited to see what the future holds for Misty at our bank.” Edwards earned her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration at Belhaven University. She is also a graduate of Hinds Community College.  She is currently a candidate for graduation from the Mississippi School of Banking in 2021.  In 2020, she was the recipient of Rankin County’s Top 0 Under 0 Award. Edwards is active in the Rankin County community, being involved through her work as a lifetime member of the Junior Auxiliary of Rankin County, having served as finance chair. She has also served as an ambassador for the Rankin County Chamber of Commerce, and a volunteer for Stewpot. She and her family are members of the Cross Roads Baptist Church in Pelahatchie.