August 31st, 202607BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst officially opened its newest branch on the campus of Jacksonville State University on August 27, expanding its partnership with the university and providing students, faculty, staff, and the Jacksonville community with convenient access to full-service financial services.
Located at 802 Pelham Road North, the new location marks AmFirst’s 22nd branch. AmFirst and Jax State celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring remarks from AmFirst President and CEO Kevin Morris and Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr.
“When an organization chooses to establish a physical presence on a...
August 27th, 2026024BIRMINGHAM, AL—AmFirst announced the conclusion of its inaugural “Clear the List for Classrooms” back-to-school campaign, awarding a total of $5,000 to 23 K-12 teachers across Alabama.
The campaign, which drew over 300 submissions from local educators, was designed to help teachers purchase essential classroom supplies and ease the financial burden many of them shoulder each year.
The campaign culminated in the selection of three Grand Prize winners, each receiving $1,000 to clear their Amazon Wish Lists and build the classroom of their dreams. The 2026 Grand Prize winners are:
Lynleigh Gant, a First-Grade Special Education...
August 17th, 2026025BIRMINGHAM, AL— On August 11, AmFirst, together with ABC 33/40, presented a donation to the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, providing 94,863 meals to those in need through a combined collection of nonperishable food items and monetary donations. This year’s Feeding Families Across Alabama Food Drive, held throughout July, brought these organizations together to collect nonperishable food and funds for families facing food insecurity.
“In the seventh year of our partnership with ABC 33/40 and the Food Bank, I’m proud of the impact we continue to make together,” said Jody Mattson, AmFirst’s Director of Philanthropy and...
August 5th, 2026016Auburn, Ala. – August 04, 2026 – Southern Energy Credit Union announces its expansion into the Auburn-Opelika market with the purchase of property at 2085 East University Drive in Auburn. Expected to open this fall, the site will become Southern Energy’s first full-service branch in the Auburn-Opelika area. This investment marks an important milestone in the Credit Union's continued growth and commitment to serving members throughout Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
The expansion follows years of interest from members in the area and reflects the Credit Union’s ongoing commitment to strategically investing in communities where...
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AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn University Credit Union (AUCU) is pleased to announce the addition of Samuel Washington as the credit union's Chief Financial Officer. Washington brings a unique combination of financial expertise, credit union experience, and a passion for service that aligns with AUCU's commitment to integrity, accountability, and member success.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Washington has built his career helping organizations strengthen financial performance, enhance operational efficiency, and navigate an increasingly complex...
July 17th, 2026064Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union will open its first branch in Calera. The branch will be located at the corner of County Road 304 (Limestone Way) and Beverly Drive and is expected to open in late 2026.
“Calera is growing rapidly,” said Brant Malone, President and CEO of Avadian, “and being a part of this community has been on our radar for some time. We’re excited to have the opportunity to serve our members who live in the area and provide another financial option to the people of Calera.”
The branch will be a state-of-the-art facility that offers a whole new experience for the community, including a drive-up...
July 17th, 2026020BIRMINGHAM, AL— AmFirst is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary, marking more than nine decades of improving the quality of members’ lives by maintaining a strong, secure, and innovative credit union that builds trust and shows respect.
What began as a small, member-owned cooperative has grown into one of Alabama’s largest credit unions. Today, AmFirst is not just a place to keep money; it’s a trusted financial partner and a foundation for generations of member relationships.
To commemorate its 90th anniversary, AmFirst has celebrated its members all year long. Most recently, AmFirst held a two-week celebration across all...
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Enterprise, Ala. – Today, All In Credit Union and Enterprise High School teamed up to host Game Plan for Success, a high-energy event designed to inspire students to take charge of their futures through financial education, goal setting and personal growth. The event also served as the official relaunch of All In Credit Union’s enhanced Youth Accounts, created to help young people develop smart financial habits from an early age.
As part of the relaunch, All In Credit Union is introducing a refreshed youth banking experience that encourages students to start saving early, set financial goals and learn the fundamentals of money...
July 1st, 2026022Tuscaloosa, Ala. — Alabama ONE Credit Union today issued the following statement regarding the recent closure of the BFGoodrich plant in Tuscaloosa and the significant impact this decision will have on employees, families, and communities across West Alabama.
Alabama ONE Credit Union is deeply saddened by last week’s announcement regarding the upcoming closure of the BFGoodrich tire plant in Tuscaloosa—an event that represents not only an economic loss for our region, but a deeply personal moment for our organization and many of the members we serve.
Our roots are closely tied to this legacy. Alabama ONE was originally...
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