BankFirst

BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40 branch locations and multiple loan production offices in Mississippi and Alabama. We have been a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2010. Our Board of Directors and management team continue to be committed to our vision of "becoming the dominant, community-focused, independent bank in the markets we serve.” At BankFirst, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of imagination and the boundless opportunities it creates. Our unwavering dedication revolves around cultivating vibrant community ties. Nurturing local connections lies at the core of our values, distinguishing us in our steadfast commitment to our neighborhoods. Each BankFirst branch operates with its own local president and advisory board, championing a community-centric ethos. Our commitment transcends the boundaries of our markets, ensuring equitable access to financial stability for everyone. Our pledge to empowering communities stems from our belief in the transformative impact of engaged local support. Our employees are not just team members but enthusiastic community advocates who invest their time and resources to uplift the neighborhoods we hold dear. Together, we passionately work toward creating thriving environments for all to thrive and prosper. BankFirst proudly stands as a beacon of community-focused finance, driven by a fundamental vision: to be the foremost independent bank deeply rooted in and dedicated to our communities. Our approach seamlessly integrates traditional banking and lending services with a suite of financial development tools, ranging from credit counseling to fostering improved savings and spending habits. By harmonizing conventional financial services with robust financial empowerment resources, BankFirst actively contributes to bolstering the financial resilience of underserved families and communitie

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Ryan Phillips

Birmingham Metropolitan Area

Tuscaloosa

Alabama

BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40...

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on Friday night as the high school football season kicked off. <hr /> <a href="https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.</a> <hr /> <h2>Thursday, Aug. 20</h2>American Christian Academy 28, Northridge 14Trinity Presbyterian 26, Bibb County 16<h2>Friday, Aug. 21 </h2>Hillcrest 64, Tuscaloosa County 0Northside 49, Winfield 27Central 27, Center Point 0Albertville 20, Paul W. Bryant 13Holt 42, R.C. Hatch 0Tuscaloosa Academy 33, Sulligent 12Sipsey Valley 48, Marion County 12Holy Spirit 35, Waterloo 0East Central Home School 46, Tuscaloosa Christian 20Gordo 33, Fayette County 27Hubbertville 28, University Charter 22Pickens Academy 40, Vina 0Lamar County 20, South Lamar 14Hale County 42, Berry 22 Choctaw County 50, Sumter Central 6Aliceville 39, Pickens Co. 0Cordova 49, Oakman 7Carbon Hill 59, Hanceville 28Linden 30, Excel 8Corner 42, Dora 0Jasper 28, Huntsville 14Are we missing any scores? Email final scores to ryan.phillips@patch to have them included in our weekly scoreboard roundup.

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at games we were following on Friday night as the high school football season kicked off.

<hr /> <a href="https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/subscribe" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.</a> <hr /> <h2>Thursday, Aug. 20</h2>American Christian Academy 28, Northridge 14

Trinity Presbyterian 26, Bibb County 16<h2>Friday, Aug. 21 </h2>Hillcrest 64, Tuscaloosa County 0

Northside 49, Winfield 27Central 27, Center Point 0

Albertville 20, Paul W. Bryant 13Holt 42, R.C. Hatch 0

Tuscaloosa Academy 33, Sulligent 12Sipsey Valley 48, Marion County 12Holy Spirit 35, Waterloo 0East Central Home School 46, Tuscaloosa Christian 20Gordo 33, Fayette County 27

Hubbertville 28, University Charter 22Pickens Academy 40, Vina 0Lamar County 20, South Lamar 14Hale County 42, Berry 22 Choctaw County 50, Sumter Central 6

Aliceville 39, Pickens Co. 0Cordova 49, Oakman 7Carbon Hill 59, Hanceville 28Linden 30, Excel 8Corner 42, Dora 0

Jasper 28, Huntsville 14Are we missing any scores? Email final scores to ryan.phillips@patch to have them included in our weekly scoreboard roundup.

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