Bank Independent has announced the promotion of DeMarco McClain to Area President for Madison County. “DeMarco’s leadership, deep knowledge of the market, and commitment to our mission make him the ideal leader to continue building our presence in Madison County,” said Rick Wardlaw, CEO of Bank Independent. “He has earned the trust of his team, […]
At the Madison County Commission’s April 9 meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Ryan Yates presented a report highlighting the expansion and growing popularity of rural recreation programs—and made a case for hiring an additional staff member to sustain that growth. Thanks to increased funding in 2024 and 2025, the department now employs two recreation coordinators […]
As the federal enforcement deadline for the REAL ID Act approaches, Alabama professionals who travel frequently for work or access secure federal facilities should take note. Beginning May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant identification—known in Alabama as the STAR ID—will be accepted for boarding domestic flights and entering certain federal buildings. Though the deadline was […]
FB Financial Corporation (“FB Financial”) (NYSE: FBK), the parent company of FirstBank, and Southern States Bancshares, Inc. (“Southern States”) (Nasdaq: SSBK), the parent company of Southern States Bank, jointly announced their entry into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Southern States will be merged with and into FB Financial. Southern States is headquartered in […]
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is set to host its annual “Live Bald 2025” event on April 12, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at The Camp, located at 5909 University Drive. This gathering marks the 25th anniversary of St. Baldrick’s volunteers’ dedication to conquering childhood cancer. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to […]
Whether you are working or unemployed, blue collar or professional, new to the workforce or a seasoned expert, it is likely you have participated in workforce development throughout your adult life. That being said, what comes to mind when one hears the term “workforce development” is usually based on one’s own personal experience. In reality, […]
A launch occurred at the Conference USA Basketball Championships last week, but it wasn’t a jump shot at the Von Braun Center. Instead, CUSA started its “Stars of Tomorrow‘’ program, an initiative the league devised to combine sports and career development to offer top students from member institutions an opportunity to engage with industry professionals […]
Invariant Corporation has announced the promotion of Danny Levis to President, effective March 7th, 2025. With nearly 20 years of experience in electrical engineering and a strong background in radio frequency systems, Danny has made significant contributions to Invariant’s growth. After joining the company, he quickly rose to Director of Technical Operations, leading initiatives that […]
Michael Bishop has been promoted to Assistant Vice President at ServisFirst Bank Huntsville. Since joining in 2022, Bishop has grown his portfolio and built strong partnerships with business owners and stakeholders. In his new role, he will continue to expand his loan and deposit portfolio, providing tailored financial solutions to commercial clients. “Michael has been […]
Bank Independent has announced the launch of Food and Family Share, in partnership with WAFF and Mix 96.9, starting on March 10th. For the past 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in local communities. This year, the initiative expands to include the Family Share component, collecting […]
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