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) January 25, 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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Item 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 25, 2006, The First Bancshares, Inc. announced its declaration of a
$.32 per share cash dividend. The public announcement was made by means of a
news release, the text of which is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
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: January 25, 2006
/s/ David E. Johnson
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Chairman of the Board and CEO
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(Printed Name)
(Title of Registrant Representative)