On February 17, 2009, First Bancshares, Inc. issued a news release announcing earnings for the quarter December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein, by reference.

(d)      Exhibits

99.1      Press Release of First Bancshares, Inc. February 17, 2009.








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                                   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.

FIRST BANCSHARES, INC.

Date: February 17, 2009 /s/Ronald J. Walters
Ronald J. Walters
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)