SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
September 1, 1997
AMERICAN PUBLIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 000-22479 64-0874171
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification
incorporatio Number)
2305 Lakeland Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39208
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(601) 963-6600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
American Public Holdings, Inc. announced that Jerry C.
Stovalll has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective
September 1, 1997. Mr. Stovalll replaces Johnny H. Williamson who
has retired from the position. Mr. Stovalll formerly served as an
Executive Vice President of the Company, a position he has held
since October, 1996. Until May, 1995, when he retired, Mr. Stovall
was President of Lamar Life Insurance Company.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press Release issued by American Public
Holdings, Inc. dated September 2, 1997,
headed "American Public Holdings, Inc.
Appoints Jerry C. Stovall, President and
CEO."
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: September 2, 1997
AMERICAN PUBLIC HOLDINGS, INC.
By:/s/ Jerry C. Stovall
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Jerry C. Stovall, President
and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99. Press Release issued by American Public Holdings, Inc. dated
September 2, 1997, headed "American Public Holdings, Inc.
Appoints Jerry C. Stovall President and CEO."
American Public Holdings, Inc.
2305 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39208
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 2, 1997
Contact: Joseph C. Hartley, Jr.
(601) 936-6600 ext. 201, Fax: (601) 936-2157
American Public Holdings, Inc. Appoints Jerry C. Stovall, CLU, President
and CEO
Jackson, Mississippi-- American Public Holdings, Inc. announced
today that Jerry C. Stovall, CLU, has been appointed Chief Executive
Officer effective September 1, 1997. Mr. Stovall replaces Johnny H.
Williamson who has retired from the position. Mr. Stovall formerly
served as an Executive Vice President of the Company, a position he
has held since October, 1996. Until May, 1995, when he retired,
Mr. Stovall was President of Lamar Life Insurance Company.
The Company is a holding company for American Public Life Insurance Company, a
Mississippi life and health insurance company. American Public Life is licensed
to do business in twenty-one states and specializes in supplemental health
insurance products, including cancer, accident, intensive care, heart
attack/stroke and dental insurance policies.
