UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 22, 2006
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The First Bancshares, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Mississippi 33-94288 64-0862173
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6480 U.S. Hwy 98 West, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (601) 268-8998
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 22, 2006, The First Bancshares, Inc., parent Company of The First, A
National Banking Association, issued a press release announcing the signing of a
definitive agreement in which First National Bank of Wiggins will merge into The
First, A National Banking Association. The transaction, which is expected to be
completed during the third quarter of 2006, is subject to approval by First
National Bank of Wiggins' shareholders and regulatory authorities.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 22, 2006
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The First Bancshares, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: May 22, 2006
/s/ David E. Johnson
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Name: David E. Johnson
Title: Chairman of the Board and CEO