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 2.02          Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 26, 2018, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2017.   A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1and incorporated herein.  In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, this information is being furnished and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Item 7.01.          Regulation FD Disclosure

On January 26, 2018, The First Bancshares, Inc. issued a press release announcing the declaration of a $0.05 per share quarterly cash dividend.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein.

Item 9.01           Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1     Press Release dated January 26, 2018, announcing fourth quarter results and the declaration of a cash dividend

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.