As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

From high school graduates exploring their next steps to working adults ready for a career change, students across Alabama are turning to their local community colleges to take that next step forward. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) offers a wide range of education and training options designed to meet learners where they are. With […]

As technology continues to shape how we live, connect, and communicate, it also gives scammers more tools to exploit–especially when it comes to targeting older adults. Whether it’s a phone call from a fake grandchild or personal data quietly collected through smart home devices, elder fraud is evolving. Staying informed is one of the best […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]

Thinking about selling your home in Alabama? You might want to give summer a closer look. While spring usually gets all the attention in the real estate world, summer has its own unique perks—especially here in Alabama, where welcoming neighborhoods, top-notch schools, and a love for outdoor living make this season a sweet spot for […]

As you plan your travels to the Gulf Coast this summer, consider making a meaningful stop at the Poarch Creek Indians Museum and Welcome Center in Atmore, Alabama. Located just off I-65 at Exit 54, this inviting destination offers an educational and enriching experience for all visitors—whether you’re on a family road trip, a teacher […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

You’re standing in line at the grocery store or sitting at a red light when your phone buzzes. A new text message pops up on the screen. “URGENT: Your driver’s license has been suspended. Click here to resolve immediately.” The text may also indicate you have an unpaid ticket or toll. It includes a case […]

In towns across Alabama, the disappearance of local banks has left many residents without access to basic financial services, but the consequences go beyond simply losing banking access. When financial institutions leave, communities also lose local investment, financial role models in schools and safeguards for vulnerable neighbors. Fortunately for Alabamians, credit unions are helping to […]

For students eyeing their next big leap into college life, Regions Bank’s “Extra Credit: College Life Money Skills” is more than advice — it’s a genuine head start. Extra Credit itself got its own start at Regions’ Riverchase Operations Center in Hoover, where students gathered for interactive, high-energy guidance on how to build budgets, establish […]

Fraudulent texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls are on the rise–and they’re becoming more and more convincing.  These scams, known as “smishing,” use fake links to trick you into revealing personal or financial information. The fraudulent messages are designed to look urgent and official, often claiming you’ve missed a toll payment and must act immediately […]

In April, we celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the significant impact that community colleges have on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Alabama, this celebration takes on special meaning, as Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees officially declared April as Community College […]

Inspired by the viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge of 2014, a social media trend is sweeping the internet—this time with a mission to raise awareness for mental health care access. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness is embracing the challenge not just for the laughs, but to highlight a serious cause: expanding support and visibility for mental […]

In April, we celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the significant impact that community colleges have on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Alabama, this celebration takes on special meaning, as Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees officially declared April as Community College […]

Written by Michelle Roth, Vice President of Advocacy for The League of Credit Unions.  A growing number of Alabama towns have one thing in common: access to local financial services is becoming increasingly limited. Alabama has 1,181 census tracts, and according to the Federal Reserve’s Banking Deserts Dashboard, 153 now qualify as “banking deserts,” meaning […]

In April, we celebrate Community College Month, a time to recognize the significant impact that community colleges have on individuals, families, and communities across the United States. In Alabama, this celebration takes on special meaning, as Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees officially declared April as Community College […]

Fraudulent texts claiming you owe unpaid tolls are on the rise–and they’re becoming more and more convincing.  These scams, known as “smishing,” use fake links to trick you into revealing personal or financial information. The fraudulent messages are designed to look urgent and official, often claiming you’ve missed a toll payment and must act immediately […]