SHEFFIELD – Jessica Diaz, vice president-director of learning & development for Bank Independent, has been named assistant school director for the Alabama Banking School. The role is to assist the […]

SHEFFIELD – After 29 years, Macke Mauldin is handing the reins as president of Bank Independent to veteran banker Jason Windham, the bank announced today. In another move, CJ Ryan […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent is excited to announce the launch of its 12th annual School Share drive. The drive kicks off Monday and will support area students through the “$5 […]

SHEFFIELD – In moves to reinforce its “commitment to strategic growth, risk oversight, and a continued focus on people and culture,” Bank Independent announced a trio of executive appointments recently. […]

FLORENCE — Edward Fennel Mauldin wasn’t able to finish college but that didn’t hinder his drive to succeed.  “My father was an orphan,” said Bank Independent President Macke Mauldin. “He came to […]

SHEFFIELD – Crystal Gilreath, with more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, has been named Bank Independent’s vice president – sales officer for Morgan County. She is based at […]

DECATUR — Bank Independent celebrated its “rebirth” Thursday on the Beltline in Decatur. The bank that Forbes magazine named the best in Alabama rebuilt the branch over the past 18 […]

SHEFFIELD – A new scholarship partnership with the University of North Alabama will make higher education more accessible and affordable for Bank Independent customers, it was announced today. “This represents a […]

FLORENCE – Recognized for his “passion for coummunity banking,” DeMarco McClain has been promoted to area president for Madison County for Bank Independent. “DeMarco’s leadership, deep knowledge of the market, […]

Buying a home is an important milestone in your life. Bank Independent prides itself on providing accessible and feasible financial resources and mortgage products to fit your individual needs. We […]

SHEFFIELD – For 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, the initiative expands to include a Family […]

Buying a home is an important milestone in your life. Bank Independent prides itself on providing accessible and feasible financial resources and mortgage products to fit your individual needs. We […]

SHEFFIELD – You can go home again and, for Sabrina Rouse, that means a career move. Bank Independent named Rouse, a native of Athens, sales manager of its downtown Athens […]

RUSSELLVILLE – Sales Manager Tiffany Dostica has been promoted to sales specialist, Bank Independent announced. Dostica will serve consumer customers with their non-real estate loan needs in her new role […]

SHEFFIELD — Construction at Bank Independent’s Operations Center in Sheffield continues to proceed. Situated on a 50-acre site that was owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority, the 95,000 square-foot complex […]

HUNTSVILLE — As the calendar turns to 2025, many are reflecting on the past year and setting resolutions for self-improvement. A common goal is to save more money and create […]

SHEFFIELD – It’ll be a merry Christmas for children across the area thanks to customers and officials with Bank Independent. The bank said today its 14th annual Toy Share Drive […]

SHEFFIELD – Honoring the legacy of the bank’s late president, Bank Independent recognized two students from Athens State University as recipients of the 2024 Edward Fennel Mauldin Endowed Scholarship. They were […]

It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. […]

SHEFFIELD –  Same chapter. Fifth verse. For the fifth consecutive year, Bank Independent has been named as one of the Best Companies to Work for in Alabama. The annual program […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent is once working hard to make sure that all of North Alabama’s children have gifts under the Christmas tree. For the 14th year in a row, […]

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama baseball and football fields at Bank Independent Stadium now have names – and they will be familiar to Lion fans everywhere. The Florence-Lauderdale […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Rocket City holiday tradition is returning for its 10th year. The Huntsville Christmas Parade, scheduled for Dec. 3, will feature more than 80 quality floats, animals, and […]

It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. […]