First Southern State Bank recently announced the 2025 Young Leader Scholarship winners for Jackson County.

Mabry Bonsall plans to attend Auburn University to pursue a degree in Kinesiology/Physical Therapy. Ms. Bonsall is a graduate of Scottsboro High School.

Avery Cooper plans to attend Mississippi State University this fall to pursue a degree in Pre-Veterinary Science. Ms. Cooper is a graduate of North Sand Mountain High School.

Maggie Gilley plans to attend Northeast Alabama Community College to pursue a degree in Nursing. Ms. Gilley is a graduate of Pisgah High School.

Caitlyn Hosch plans to attend Northeast Alabama Community College to pursue a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Ms. Hosch is a graduate of Section High School.

Carter Johnson plans to attend the University of Alabama in Huntsville to study Civil Engineering. Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Woodville High School.

Matthew Lusk plans to attend Northeast Alabama Community College to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering. Mr. Lusk is a graduate of North Jackson High School.

“For over 22 years, First Southern State Bank has offered leadership scholarships to members of the Senior Class of the High Schools in the communities in which we serve,” said First Southern President and CEO Scott Kirk. “Our 2025 Young Leaders are all exceptional students and have endless potential! We wish them every success as they go forward to follow their dreams.”