The First Bancshares, Inc. and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. Announce Receipt of Regulatory Approvals for Merger

The First Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBMS) ("First Bancshares" or "the Company"), parent company of The First Bank ("The First") and Heritage Southeast Bancorporation, Inc. (OTCQX:HSBI) ("HSBI"), parent company of