Bank Independent has named Monica Inman as the new sales officer at its Moulton Sales Office, the bank announced Tuesday. A lifelong Lawrence County resident and graduate of Hatton High […]

Bank Independent celebrated the grand opening of its new MidCity Huntsville sales office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking an expanded presence in one of the city’s fastest-growing districts. The new […]

Credit scores influence far more than loan approvals, and as Alabama continues to rank near the bottom nationally, financial experts say understanding how credit works and how to improve it […]

Bank Independent has announced the promotions of Anne Osborne and Hallie Mauldin, effective Jan. 1, 2026, moves the bank says reflect its long-term strategic vision, commitment to succession planning, and […]

Bank Independent officially announced the promotions of Selena Suggs and Teresa Turner on Thursday. They were recognized for their leadership and contributions to advancing the bank’s customer-focused mission. “As a […]

Spam filters are helpful—until they hide something you actually needed to see. Whether it’s an email from Bank Independent, a statement update, or a confirmation you’ve been waiting on, a […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent’s annual Toy Share Drive once again delivered holiday cheer to children across North Alabama, collecting 2,924 toys and raising $2,763.99 in cash.  All donations were distributed […]

SHEFFIELD – Another year. Another accolade. Being named one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama is becoming a tradition for Bank Independent. And, in this case, it’s […]

SHEFFIELD – A pair of management majors at Athens State University have been named recipients of the 2025 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. The announcement was made at a reception hosted […]

SHEFFIELD – It has practically become a tradition. For the seventh straight year, Bank Independent has been named one of the Best Banks to Work For. American Banker has partnered […]

It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports […]

Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Finebaum next week? After weeks of speculation, it looks like the rumors could be true, Paul Finebaum is reportedly […]

SHEFFIELD – A cherished tradition returns to the area next week when the Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent kick off the 15th annual Toy Share drive. Starting Monday and […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Rural Hospital Foundation, a private non-profit designed to provide direct funding for rural hospitals across Alabama, was unveiled today by its organizers. Jamie Troutman, a Cullman […]

SHEFFIELD – How does it feel to be most loved? Well, for four straight years, Bank Independent has felt the love as a “Top 100 Most Loved Workplace.” The Sheffield-based […]

HUNTSVILLE — To fuel Huntsville’s growing startup community, First Horizon Bank is investing $150,000 in entrepreneurial programs powered by gener8tor, according to a news release. The funding supports gBETA Huntsville and […]

SHEFFIELD – As part of Bank Independent’s new lender pilot training program, Jacob Tucker will transition to the role of junior lender, according to a news release. “Jacob’s passion for learning, […]

SHEFFIELD – Cody Holder, a veteran in the banking industry, has been named vice president – sales officer by Bank Independent. “Cody’s journey at Bank Independent is a testament to hard […]

FLORENCE – There haven’t been any touchdowns yet at Bank Independent Stadium, but the University of North Alabama and the city of Florence celebrated a big score Thursday. The Alabama […]

SHEFFIELD — A $500,000 grant to improve sewer infrastructure in Colbert County will lead to dozens of jobs, according to the governor’s office. The grant to the city of Sheffield […]

HARTSELLE – Finding a more visible location to meet a growing demand for services, Bank Independent and city officials broke ground this week for a sales office. “We are excited […]

SHEFFIELD – With hundreds of school supply items and nearly $1,500 in cash donations, the community turned out to help area schoolchildren. The 12th annual Helping Hands Foundation and Bank […]

FLORENCE – A major construction milestone at the University of North Alabama was reached Thursday with the topping out ceremony for Bank Independent Stadium. “Today’s Topping Out is one of […]

FLORENCE – Adam Compton spent the early part of his career in the heart of global finance, analyzing the world’s largest banks from the bustling offices of investment firms in […]