Mississippi

The company, which plans to change its name to Hancock Whitney next year, reported increased profit that reflected balance sheet growth.

With the move, the Mississippi bank would no longer be regulated by the Federal Reserve. The decision comes after the bank struggled with Bank Secrecy Act and Community Reinvestment Act compliance.

The Mississippi company reported higher quarterly earnings despite ongoing energy challenges. Hancock also benefited from its April purchase of the failed First NBC Bank.

The Mississippi company said Mitchell Waycaster will succeed Robin McGraw in May 2018.

The Mississippi company's first-quarter earnings rose 60% from a year earlier. Its results from last year were weighed down by a settlement with regulators.

Five federally insured, low-income credit unions earned certification as community development financial institutions

The $190 million deal would push Renasant above the $10 billion-asset regulatory threshold.

Hancock Holding in Gulfport, Miss., has agreed to buy nine branches and about $1.3 billion in loans from First NBC Bank in New Orleans.

Liberty Financial Services in New Orleans said it will redeem more than 11,000 shares of preferred stock it issued as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program after receiving an investment from BancorpSouth in Tupelo, Miss.

BancorpSouth in Tupelo, Miss., has bought Waguespack & Associates Insurance in Gonzales, La.