A Mississippi bank has expanded its footprint into Alabama.
The First, A National Banking Association has merged with First Community Bank, following The First Bancshares Inc.'s (NASDAQ: FBMS) acquisition of First Community’s holding company, Southwest Banc Shares Inc.
The First, headquartered in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was the surviving bank, resulting in the bank’s expansion into the Mobile market with nine branches, including locations in Bay Minette, Theodore, Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange…