FirstState Bank

08/24/2026

07/22/2026

⚠️ FRAUD ALERT FOR BUSINESS CUSTOMERS ⚠️
We have been made aware that businesses across the country are receiving fraudulent phone calls that appear to come from their bank. In some cases, scammers are targeting companies that previously received PPP loans.
Remember:
✅ Our bank will never call and ask for remote access to your device.
✅ If a caller claims to be from the bank and requests sensitive information, hang up and call us directly using a phone number you know is legitimate.
✅ Be cautious even if the caller ID appears to display our bank's phone number. Fraudsters can "spoof" caller ID information to make calls appear legitimate.
✅ If you receive a suspicious call, please contact us immediately.
Protecting your business from fraud is a team effort. When in doubt, hang up and call back using a trusted number.

07/22/2026

Congratulations to our very own, Emma! We are so proud of you!

"Emma Huddleston, of Wedowee, brought home a world championship title this week from the Tennessee Walking Horse World Versatility Show in Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Huddleston and her horse, “A Congressman,” also known as “Congress,” won first place in Stockseat Equitation. This isn’t the first time the dynamic duo has brought home the prize. Last year, they won the beginner obstacles course competition. Huddleston said she was overcome with gratitude when they won another first-place title.

“I cried when they called our name out because there were lots of people there,” Huddleston recalled. “So yeah, I cried when I got the ribbon. I wondered if I could ever do it again or if Congress could, so I was tickled. I am proud because we’ve done it one more time.”

Huddleston and Congress also placed third in English Equitation, sixth in Model Open, Model Amateur and In-hand Obstacle and eighth in Obstacle Amateur Riding.

After years of training and practice, Huddleston said she hopes to inspire other riders to chase their dreams.

“I started out more bottom of the barrel, you know,” Huddleston said. “We don't have the best facility. I didn’t always have the nicest clothes and tack. We work with what we’ve got. The only way to practice is to go compete. Don’t tell yourself you’re not ready and just sit at home because then you will never be ready. Just go for it. You will never know until you go.”

https://1819news.com/news/item/just-go-for-it-wedowee-woman-wins-second-tennessee-walking-horse-world-championship

07/03/2026

Proof that our employees don't live on coffee alone. ☕➡️🍽️ Thanks to everyone who joined us for a great lunch today!

07/03/2026

07/03/2026

Celebrating 250 years of freedom, opportunity, and the American spirit. Our team is proud to show its patriotic colors as we wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day. Happy 250th Birthday, USA! ❤️🤍💙🎆

06/18/2026

Thank you for brightening our day and reminding us what makes our community so special!