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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 22, 2000
(November 22, 2000)
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
MISSISSIPPI 0-10826 64-0659571
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(State or Other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Number) Identification Number)
Incorporation)
ONE MISSISSIPPI PLAZA
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38804
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(Address of Principal (Zip Code)
Executive Offices)
(662) 680-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed from Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
BancorpSouth, Inc. ("BancorpSouth") has completed the restructuring of the
investment portfolio acquired in connection with its August 31, 2000 merger with
First United Bancshares, Inc. A copy of BancorpSouth's November 22, 2000 press
release announcing that the restructuring of the investment portfolio has been
completed is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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99.1 Press Release issued on November 22, 2000 by
BancorpSouth, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
By: /s/ L. Nash Allen, Jr.
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L. Nash Allen, Jr.
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 22, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release issued on November 22, 2000 by
BancorpSouth, Inc.
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