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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): August 31, 2000
(August 31, 2000)
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BANCORPSOUTH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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MISSISSIPPI 0-10826 64-0659571
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification Number)
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ONE MISSISSIPPI PLAZA
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI 38804
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(Address of Principal Executive (Zip Code)
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") and First United Bancshares, Inc.
("First United") have consummated the merger of First United into BancorpSouth
effective at the end of August 31, 2000. A copy of BancorpSouth's August 31,
2000 press release announcing that the merger has been consummated 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 August 31, 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: August 31, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release issued on August 31, 2000 by BancorpSouth, Inc.
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