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Britt, Gillibrand introduce bipartisan legislation to protect elderly from financial fraud

Bud McLaughlin - August 1, 2025

WASHINGTON — Last year, Americans aged 60 and older reported losing more than $2.3 billion - a 21% over $1.9 billion in 2013 -...

Athens receives upgrade in rating from Moody’s because of strong financial reserves, robust growth

From combined reports - July 30, 2025

ATHENS -- The city of Athens is in a strong financial position that will “remain resilient despite capital needs driven by a growing population,”...

From Wall Street to Main Street: Bank Independent CFO launches column

Mecca Musick - July 16, 2025

FLORENCE - Adam Compton spent the early part of his career in the heart of global finance, analyzing the world’s largest banks from the...

Bank Independent VP Diaz named assistant school director for Alabama Banking School

Staff reports - July 11, 2025

SHEFFIELD – Jessica Diaz, vice president-director of learning & development for Bank Independent, has been named assistant school director for the Alabama Banking School. ...

Horton named vice president and portfolio manager of ServisFirst Bank Huntsville

Staff reports - July 10, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville native Caleb Horton has joined ServisFirst Bank's Huntsville office as vice president, portfolio manager. Horton will support the bank’s commercial lending efforts by...

Windham named president of Bank Independent; Ryan to head Interstate Billing

Bud McLaughlin - July 9, 2025

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced...

Bank Independent launches annual School Share drive to benefit local students

Staff reports - June 27, 2025

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent is excited to announce the launch of its 12th annual School Share drive. The drive kicks off Monday and will support...

ServisFirst Bank Huntsville announces promotion of 3 team members

Bud McLaughlin - June 18, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – With a "mix of drive, integrity and dedication," three ServisFirst team members will take over new roles with the bank. The company has...

Alabama athletics partners with Scout to launch platform for revenue share distribution

Bud McLaughlin - June 16, 2025

TUSCALOOSA -- In this age of college athletics and Name Image Likeness, student-athletes, administrators and coaches are facing new challenges. To help alleviate financial challenges,...

Bank47 hosting ribbon-cutting ceremony for Huntsville headquarters

Bud McLaughlin - May 28, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Marking a new chapter in its story, Bank47 is hosting a ribbon-cutting this week for its Huntsville headquarters. The ceremony is 4 p.m....

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