NATCHEZ — Walker Edward Manning recently joined the accounting firm Silas Simmons, LLP.

Manning earned his bachelor of accountancy degree from the University of Mississippi in December 2011. He also received his masters of accountancy from the University of Mississippi in May 2013.

While attending Ole Miss, he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi.

Manning, a native of Jackson, is the son of Dr. Edward and Toni Manning.

He graduated from Jackson Preparatory School in 2007. Manning enjoys spending his free time playing golf and being outdoors.