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

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 1, 2014, The First Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the completion of its acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of BCB Holding Company, Inc. (“BCB”) and Bay Bank, an Alabama banking association (“Bay Bank”). A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1      Press Release:  The First Bancshares, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of BCB Holding Company, Inc.

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.