David Johnson, Chairman & CEO of First Bancshares, Inc.,
Rings The NASDAQ Stock Market Closeing Bell

Monday, August 7, 2006
at NASDAQ's MarketSite
in New York City.

The First Bancshares, Inc.
[FBMS]

David Johnson, Chairman & CEO of First Bancshares, Inc. (FBMS) presides over the closing bell to celebrate its 10-year business anniversary.

The First Bancshares, Inc. -- the parent company of The First, A National Banking Association -- has assets of $311 million. Founded in 1996, The First operates 8 offices with locations in Hattiesburg, Laurel, Purvis, Picayune, Pascagoula and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Investors can access additional information or on-line banking and bill pay services at www.thefirstbank.com.

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