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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – 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 […]

MONTGOMERY – Macke Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, has been appointed to the Alabama Growth Alliance, Gov. Kay Ivey announced. The initiative is aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic […]

SHEFFIELD – Seven organizations in the seven counties served by Bank Independent, along with the Helping Hands Foundation, received a boost following the 10th annual Food Share Drive. The event […]

SHEFFIELD – In a dream world, eliminating food insecurity could be wished away. In the realm we live in, that’s not possible. What is real is hunger in the Tennessee […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent’s holiday drive saw continued success in 2023, raising toys and money to distribute to local children in North Alabama. The 13th annual Toy Share Drive collected […]

SHEFFIELD – Macke Mauldin’s father didn’t graduate college, but his legacy might help some students reach their educational goals. Mauldin, president of Bank Independent, joined others in congratulating seven University […]

HUNTSVILLE – Sheffield-based Bank Independent is continuing its eastward expansion. The bank recently held a ribbon-cutting for a branch in the Hampton Cove community of Huntsville. “Bank Independent is built […]

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 […]

HUNTSVILLE — Bank Independent celebrated its 30th branch opening with a ribbon-cutting Thursday in Huntsville’s MidCity District. “It’s a pretty exciting time for Bank Independent,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of […]

HUNTSVILLE — Get all your team members in their right seat on the bus. Play to everyone’s individual strengths. Put people in positions where they best benefit the organization and […]

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville is about to see a lot more of Bank Independent. All around North Alabama, banks are buying, selling, acquiring, merging, and consolidating to become more competitive. But […]

SHEFFIELD — More than 3,600 toys and $1,200 in cash were donated in the 12th annual Bank Independent Toy Share drive. This year’s effort was from Nov. 10-Dec. 2. All […]

SHEFFIELD — Perhaps no industry has faced more existential challenges over the past 20 years than the American banking system. From the millennium bug to disruptive technology, economic turmoil, mass […]