May 13th, 2026042Tuscaloosa, AL — May 12, 2026 — Alabama ONE Credit Union is proud to announce the opening of its newest branch in Southside, Alabama, continuing its mission to provide accessible, member-focused financial services to communities across the state. The new branch will officially open its doors on May 18, 2026, and is located at 2020 Highway 77, Southside, AL.
This expansion represents an important step in Alabama ONE’s ongoing commitment to supporting financial growth and long-term stability for individuals, families, and businesses throughout northeast Alabama. The credit union looks forward to becoming an engaged partner in the...
May 12th, 2026020Mobile, AL: New Horizons Credit Union has earned the Veterans Saves Designation of Savings Excellence award for efforts in financial education stressing the importance of saving during National Veterans Saves Week. This honor is reserved for financial institutions that succeed in getting people to open or add to wealth-building accounts and take the pledge to save.
The economy and world affairs are an unfortunate situation that is currently impacting military families and their finances. Veterans Saves Week helps to spearhead the conversation around the importance of saving and encourages service members and their families to take action...
May 12th, 2026035BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — ēCO Credit Union and the ēCO Credit Union Foundation are committed to supporting the educational efforts of their membership. This May, ēCO Credit Union proudly awarded two A.L. Bratcher Scholarships, valued at $2,500 each. The ēCO Credit Union Foundation additionally provided one scholarship of $2,500 to promote the pursuit of higher education.
The A.L. Bratcher Scholarship has been awarded to distinguished high school seniors since 2011 to recognize their achievements and potential. The 2026-2027 A.L. Bratcher Scholarship recipients are Anna Kate Smith and Adelynn Smith. Anna Kate Smith is a senior at Corner...
April 16th, 2026030Credit union recognized with Category’s Best honor for Rebrand/New Corporate Identity
Birmingham, Ala. – Southern Energy Credit Union has been named a Category’s Best winner for Rebrand and New Corporate Identity in the 2026 Diamond Awards, an annual program presented by America’s Credit Unions recognizing excellence in marketing, public relations, and development across the credit union industry.
This year’s competition drew a record number of submissions nationwide, making Southern Energy Credit Union’s recognition as Category’s Best especially meaningful for the Credit Union as...
March 27th, 2026032Birmingham, Ala. — AmFirst was among 181 credit unions nationwide named as winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards, America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition recognizing excellence in credit union marketing. The credit union returned winning six awards, the most out of Alabama, and AmFirst’s first-ever Category’s Best recognition.
AmFirst received the following recognition: • Category’s Best - Audience Specific Marketing • Ongoing Event • Brand Storytelling & Purpose Video • Educational Video • Social Short-Form Videos • Social Short-Form Videos
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March 27th, 2026029Birmingham, Ala. – Avadian Credit Union recently introduced new treasury management tools for small businesses.
“We believe we now offer the most complete treasury management suite available from a credit union in the state,” said Alex Bumpers, Avadian’s Vice President of Commercial and Business Services. “These services show that credit unions like Avadian can deliver sophisticated financial tools while still providing the personal service small business members value.”
Launched in coordination with Avadian’s new Commercial Analysis Checking account, these treasury management tools help businesses optimize their cash...
March 9th, 2026060BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst, one of Alabama’s largest credit unions, announced the acquisition of a newly renovated office building at 110 12th St. N.—just three blocks from its longstanding corporate headquarters at 1200 4th Ave. N. The purchase marks another significant step in AmFirst’s continued growth and commitment to Birmingham.
The 48,000-square-foot building, formerly occupied by Pack Health, will enable AmFirst to expand its footprint and meet the increased needs of its growing membership. With its proximity to the current headquarters, the new space allows AmFirst to grow while maintaining its close- knit corporate...
February 25th, 2026051BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — AmFirst is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community First campaign: Covenant Rescue Group, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, and Libby’s Friends. The Community First campaign is an annual AmFirst tradition where employees nominate and support local non-profit organizations, raising money and awareness for their important causes throughout the year.
In 2025, AmFirst employees and members raised $160,000 through the campaign, split equally among the selected organizations. For AmFirst, the focus is not only on fundraising but also on empowering organizations by ensuring their...
February 25th, 20260132Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Boaz, Alabama – Alabama ONE Credit Union (“Alabama ONE”), headquartered in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Peoples Independent Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Peoples Independent Bank, headquartered in Boaz, Alabama, are pleased to jointly announce the signing of a purchase and assumption agreement whereby Alabama ONE will assume substantially all of the assets and liabilities of Peoples Independent Bank.
The combination of Alabama ONE and Peoples Independent Bank will create a combined credit union with approximately $1.9 billion in assets, serving its markets throughout Alabama. The transaction is expected...
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