HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Wednesday reported net income of $20.6 million in its first quarter.

The Hattiesburg, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 65 cents per share.

The bank holding company posted revenue of $104.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $70 million, exceeding Street forecasts.

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