LEIGHTON – Clocking in at one square mile in size and a population of 665 in the 2020 census, the tiny town of Leighton leaves a big footprint. City leadership, […]

FLORENCE – Stacy Suggs was born in Florence, graduated from then-Bradshaw High School and the hometown University of North Alabama, currently lives in Tuscumbia and is an integral part of […]

FLORENCE – Bank Independent, a community bank based in North Alabama, prides itself on providing exceptional customer service and being deeply involved in the communities it serves. Banking with Bank […]

HUNTSVILLE – It’ll be a Christmas parade for the decades. Or, rather, through the decades, as officials announced details today for the annual Huntsville Christmas Parade. Hosted by WRSA-FM Mix […]

FLORENCE – Presented by Bank Independent, First Fridays gets underway this weekend in one of North Alabama’s prettiest downtowns with art, music, shopping and entertainment. The streets of historic Downtown […]

With a vision to be the bank of choice in the communities they serve, northwest Alabama’s Bank Independent exists to make a positive difference in people’s lives through exceptional customer […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bank Independent has named Ashlyn Biggers the bank’s community engagement representative for Huntsville and Madison County. Biggers joins Bank Independent after spending the past year co-founding The Vessel, […]

TUSCUMBIA — Chris King has been appointed to the District 4 seat of the Tuscumbia City Council. King’s appointment was approved at Monday’s City Council meeting. It fills the vacancy […]

With a vision to be the bank of choice in the communities they serve, northwest Alabama’s Bank Independent exists to make a positive difference in people’s lives through exceptional customer […]

SHEFFIELD – It bears repeating: Bank Independent is a Most Loved Workplace. For the second straight year, Bank Independent has been named a Most Loved Workplace, backed by Best Practice […]

Community banks are often touted as the better alternative to big banks, but what makes them so different? For starters, community banks are usually locally owned and operated, which means […]

SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent crunched the final numbers from its 10th annual  School Share drive and passed with flying colors. Bank Independent contributed nearly $4,000 in cash and more than […]

Community banks are often touted as the better alternative to big banks, but what makes them so different? For starters, community banks are usually locally owned and operated, which means […]

SHEFFIELD – There seems to be a trend happening at Bank Independent. Promotions. Several internal bank team members – eight to be exact – have been promoted in recent weeks, […]

SHEFFIELD – School may be out for the summer, but Bank Independent is launching its  10th annual School Share drive next week. The “$5 Helps Carry the Cost” campaign to benefit […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent set a lot of dog and cat tails wagging this week when they announced the final tally this week for its 10th annual Bank Independent Shelter Share […]

  Off The Record: The latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama End of the road for Cooper?  In light of the many ongoing troubles plaguing Alabama Department of Transportation […]

HUNTSVILLE – When Bank Independent throws a party, everyone within a three-block radius cashes in! Bank Independent threw a block party Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the official opening of its […]

SHEFFIELD – David Mathews will be retiring in December as Bank Independent’s president in the greater Decatur market, the bank announced. Bob Thompson has been tapped as the area president […]

FLORENCE – University of North Alabama officials announced Friday that big changes are coming to the school. Those changes will be coming in the form of an on-campus, multipurpose stadium. […]

SHEFFIELD — Crystal Green has been named vice president of sales for Bank Independent’s new downtown Huntsville office. The bank will hold a ribbon-cutting June 13 for the office at […]

You and your fiancé are so excited to plan your wedding! But where do you start? As you begin to budget and save for your big day, don’t forget these […]

Off The Record: Latest rumors and rumblings in North Alabama Clock strikes 2 for lawmakers The most productive day of the 2023 legislative session took place yesterday. And last night. […]

SHEFFIELD — It’s all about kitty cat whiskers and puppy dog tails for Bank Independent in May and its 10th annual Shelter Share drive. As part of Bank Independent’s nonprofit […]