First Bancshares 8K, 12-30-08
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):
December 30, 2008
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 of (Commission (IRS employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6480 US Highway 98 West
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39402
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (601) 268-8998
Not applicable
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(Registrant's former address of principal executive offices)
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain
Officers. The Nominating Committee of The First Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") has
accepted the resignations of Directors Peeler G. Lacey, M.D. and Gerald C. Patch from
the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Lacey notified the Committee of his resignation
due to the increased demands of his work obligations. Mr. Patch notified the
Committee of his resignation due to health issues and work obligations. The Board
thanks Messrs. Lacey and Patch for their past service to the Company and wishes them well.
Item 8.01. Other Events. The Nominating Committee of The First Bancshares, Inc.
(the "Company") has accepted the resignations of Directors Peeler G. Lacey, M.D. and
Gerald C. Patch from the Company's Board of Directors. Dr. Lacey notified the Committee
of his resignation due to the increased demands of his work obligations. Mr. Patch
notified the Committee of his resignation due to health issues and work obligations. The Board
thanks Messrs. Lacey and Patch for their past service to the Company and wishes them well.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 30, 2008
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THE FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Donna T. Lowery
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Name: Donna T. Lowery
Title: Chief Financial Officer