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About Us

The First, headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, began as a dream on a back porch in South Mississippi.

A group of local businessmen talked about creating a bank that would take care of business by taking care of people one customer at a time... and The First was born. Now, that dream has grown from a back porch to cities and towns all over Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia. The First is more than a bank... because it is still a group of friends building relationships and taking care of business one customer at a time! 

The First, Just the Bank for You!


About The First Bancshares, Inc.

The First Bancshares, Inc., headquartered in Hattiesburg, Miss., is the parent company of The First Bank.  Founded in 1996 near Hattiesburg, Mississippi, The First has grown rapidly through Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Florida and Georgia providing services competitive to those found at larger regional banks. The Company’s stock is traded on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol FBMS. Information is available on the Company’s website www.TheFirstBank.com.