ZACHARY BANCSHARES INC
10KSB, 1999-03-31
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                SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C. 20549
                           FORM 10-KSB
      Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
             Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the
               Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1998
      Zachary Bancshares, Inc.                          0-13397
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)(Comm. File No.)
                 Louisiana                             72-0981148
      (State or other jurisdiction       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
      of Incorporation or Organization)
       4700 Main Street
       P. O. Box 497
       Zachary, Louisiana                                  70791
(Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code:    (504) 654-2701

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
                           Common Stock, $10.00 Par Value
                                    (Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports  
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, during the preceding 12 months (or  for such shorter period 
that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been sub
ject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
  Yes  X  No    .

Indicate by check mark whether disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant  to 
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained  herein, and will not be con
tained, to the best  of  the  Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or 
other information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this 
Form 10-KSB or any amendments to this Form 10-KSB ______.

The registrant's revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31,1998 were 
$6,756,735.

State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates* 
of the registrant:  $3,695,660 (184,783 Shares @  $20 per share).

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of 
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common stock $10 Par Value, 193,667 shares outstanding as of March 1, 1999.
               Documents Incorporated by Reference
          Document                               Part of Form 10-KSB
Annual Report for Fiscal Year                    Part I and Part II
  Ended December 31, 1998
Definitive Proxy Statement for 1999              Part I and Part III
  Annual Meeting of Stockholders

*For  purposes  of  the computation, shares  owned  by  executive
officers, directors and 5% shareholders have been excluded.




                             10-KSB Index

                                Part I


Item 1   Description of Business..................................    1
         Supplemental Financial Information:
           Average Balance Sheets and Interest Yield Analysis.....    5
           Interest Differential.................................     6
           Securities Portfolio..................................     7
           Loan Portfolio........................................     8
           Non-Performing Loans..................................     9
           Summary of Loan Loss Experience.......................     10
           Deposits..............................................     11
           Return on Equity and Assets...........................     12

Item 2    Description of Properties..............................     12

Item 3    Legal Proceedings......................................     12

Item 4    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders....     13


                             Part II


Item 5    Market for the Registrant's Common Stock
           and Related Stockholder Matters.......................     14
Item 6    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
           Condition and Results of Operations...................     14

Item 7    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data............     14

Item 8    Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosures..     14


                            Part III


Item 9    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.....     15

Item 10   Executive Compensation.................................     15

Item 11   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
           and Management........................................     15

Item 12   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.........     15


                             Part IV


Item 13   Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports
           on Form 8-K...........................................     16
            Management's Responsibility  for Financial Reporting..    17

            Signatures...........................................     18


                             Part I



Item 1.   Description of Business

The Registrant

Zachary Bancshares, Inc., (the "Corporation") was incorporated in
Louisiana  on  October  10,  1983.  At  the  annual  shareholders
meeting  on  April  11, 1984, the shareholders  of  the  Bank  of
Zachary  (the  "Bank")  approved a merger agreement  pursuant  to
which  Consolidated Bank of Louisiana, a wholly-owned  subsidiary
of  Zachary Bancshares, Inc., was merged into the Bank.   On  May
17, 1984, the Bank was merged into Consolidated Bank of Louisiana
and  the  surviving Bank, Bank of Zachary, became a  wholly-owned
subsidiary  of  Zachary Bancshares, Inc., through  a  one-for-one
exchange  for  all of the outstanding common stock of  the  Bank.
The  reorganization  was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests.
Zachary  Bancshares, Inc. is now engaged, through its subsidiary,
in the banking business.  The Bank is the Corporation's principal
asset and primary source of revenue.

The Bank

The  Bank of Zachary was incorporated under the laws of the State
of Louisiana on March 15, 1904, and was licensed by the Louisiana
State  Banking Department and commenced operations as a Louisiana
State  chartered  bank  on July 2, 1904.  The  Bank's  securities
consist  of  one class, common stock, of which there were  72,000
shares  held 100%, by its parent, Zachary Bancshares, Inc.  since
May 17, 1984.

The  Bank  presently  has  a main office  at  4700  Main  Street,
Zachary,  East  Baton  Rouge Parish,  Louisiana  and  two  branch
offices.  One branch is located at 2210 Highway 64, Zachary, East
Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana and the second branch is located at
13444   Hooper  Road,  Baton  Rouge,  East  Baton  Rouge  Parish,
Louisiana.   As  further  discussed in  Item  2,  Description  of
Properties,  the Bank is constructing a new main office  facility
in  Zachary, Louisiana which will be completed during the  second
quarter 1999.

Bank  of Zachary is engaged in primarily the same business  opera
tions  as  any independent commercial bank, with special emphasis
in  retail  banking,  including the acceptance  of  checking  and
savings  deposits,  and  the making of commercial,  real  estate,
personal, home improvement, automobile and other  installment and
term loans.  It also  offers, among services, travelers' cheques,
safe  deposit  boxes, note collection, and other  customary  bank
services  to its customers, with the exception of trust services.
In  addition, the Bank offers drive-up teller services and  night
depository  facilities.  Bank of Zachary  is  insured  under  the
Federal  Deposit Insurance Act but is not a member of the Federal
Reserve System.
                                
The  three main areas in which the Bank has directed its lendable
assets  are (1) real estate construction and mortgage loans;  (2)
loans  to  individuals for household, family and  other  consumer
expenditures;  and (3) commercial and industrial  loans.   As  of
December   31,   1998,  these  three  categories  accounted   for
approximately 61%, 6%, and 33%, respectively, of the Bank's  loan
portfolio.   (See  Note  D  to  the financial  statements  for  a
detailed analysis of the loan portfolio.)

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The   majority   of  the  Bank's  deposits  are  attracted   from
individuals  and  small business-related  sources.   The  average
deposit balance is relatively small; however, this makes the Bank
less  subject  to  the  adverse  effects  from  the  loss  of   a
substantial depositor who may be seeking higher yields  in  other
markets or have need  of money otherwise  on deposit in the Bank.
In addition to the deposits mentioned above, the Bank is a deposi
tory  for  some  local governments as well as other  governmental
agencies.  The  time deposit balances of all public   funds  were
$7,428,960  and demand deposits of $6,008,365 as of December  31,
1998.   These depositors are considered by management  to  be  of
importance  to  the Bank.  Although no agreement or understanding
exists  between these customers and the Bank, management  has  no
reason   to  believe  that  these  time  deposit  balances   will
substantially  decrease  or increase.   In  connection  with  the
deposits  of these public funds, the Bank is required  to  pledge
securities to secure such deposits.

As  of  December 31, 1998, the Bank had a total of 3,670 accounts
representing  non-interest  bearing  demand  deposits   and   NOW
accounts  with  a  total  balance of  $29,125,940;  155  accounts
representing  money  market accounts  with  a  total  balance  of
$3,987,876;  1,917  savings accounts  with  a  total  balance  of
$8,489,733;  and 1,248 other time deposit accounts with  a  total
balance of $32,846,847.  There are no securities held by the Bank
that are subject to repurchase agreements.

The Bank holds no patents, registered trademarks, licenses (other
than  licenses  required  to be obtained  from  appropriate  bank
regulatory agencies), franchises or concessions.  There has  been
no  significant  change in the kinds of services offered  by  the
Bank during the last three fiscal years.

The Bank has not engaged in any research activities relating   to
the  development of new services or the improvement  of  existing
services  except in the normal course of the business activities.
The  Bank  presently has no plans for any new  line  of  business
requiring the investment of a material amount to total assets.

Most  of  the Bank's business originates from within  East  Baton
Rouge Parish, Louisiana; however, some business is obtained  from
the  parishes  immediately surrounding East Baton  Rouge  Parish.
There  has  been  no  material effect  upon  the  Bank's  capital
expenditures, earnings, or competitive position as  a  result  of
federal, state, or local environmental regulations.

Competition

The  Bank's general market area which is East Baton Rouge  Parish
and the Feliciana Parishes has a population approximating 400,000
people.   The primary market of the Bank is the City  of  Zachary
with  a  population of approximately 11,050 people.  This is  the
location  of  the main office and one of its two  branches.   The
secondary  marketing area is the northern portion of  East  Baton
Rouge Parish, where the Central branch is located.

East Baton Rouge Parish, in which the City of Zachary is located,
contains in excess of 150 banking offices.  In the primary market
area, there are two major regional banks aggressively pursuing  l
oans, deposits and other accounts.

Interest rates on loans made and deposits received were mostly de
regulated  by law in 1983, but are substantially the  same  among
banks operating in the area served.  Competition among banks  for
loan customers is generally governed by



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such  factors  as loan terms,  interest charges, restrictions  on
borrowers and
compensating  balances, and the services  offered  by  the  Bank.
Competition  for deposits is governed primarily by  the  services
offered, including convenience of location.

Federal  legislation has broadened significantly  the  powers  of
savings  and  loan institutions with the result that  such  insti
tutions  may now engage in certain activities formerly  permitted
only  to  banks.  The Bank has experienced no major effects  from
this legislation at this time.

Employees

The  Bank has approximately 37 full  time employees, and 7  part-
time  employees.  Management considers its relationship with  the
employees to be good.

Supervision and Regulation

Zachary Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding company within the  mean
ing  of  the  Bank  Holding Company Act of 1956 (the  "Act"),  as
amended,  is  subject  to  the  provisions  of  the  Act  and  to
regulation  by  the  Board of Governors of  the  Federal  Reserve
System (the "Board").

The Act requires Zachary Bancshares, Inc. to file with the  Board
an  annual  report containing such information as the  Board  may
require.   The  Board  is authorized by the Act  to  examine  the
Corporation and all of its activities.  The activities  that  may
be engaged in by the Corporation and its subsidiaries are limited
by  the Act to those so closely related to banking or managing or
controlling  banks  as  to  be  a proper  incident  thereto.   In
determining whether a particular activity is a proper incident to
banking or managing or controlling banks, the Board must consider
whether its performance by an affiliate of a holding company  can
reasonably  be   expected to  produce  benefits to  the   public,
such  as greater convenience, increased competition, or gains  in
efficiency  that  outweigh  possible adverse   effects,  such  as
undue   concentration   of   resources,   decreased   or   unfair
competition, conflicts of interest, or unsound banking practices.

The Board has adopted regulations implementing the provisions  of
the Act with respect to the activities of bank holding companies.
Such  regulations reflect a determination by the Board  that  the
following  activities are permissible for bank holding companies:
(1)  making,  for its own account or for the account  of  others,
loans  such as would be made, for example, by a mortgage, finance
or  factoring company; (2) operating as an industrial  bank;  (3)
servicing  loans;  (4) acting as a fiduciary; (5)  acting  as  an
investment  or  financial  advisor,  including  acting  in   such
capacity  for   a  mortgage  investment   trust  or  real  estate
  investment trust; (6) leasing personal or real property,  where
the  lease  is  to  serve  as  the functional  equivalent  of  an
extension  of credit to the lessee of the property; (7) investing
in  community  welfare  corporations or projects;  (8)  providing
bookkeeping  and  data processing services  for  a  bank  holding
company  and its subsidiaries, or storing and processing  certain
other banking, financial, or related economic data; (9) acting as
an  insurance  agent, principally insurance issued in  connection
with  extensions of credit by the holding company or any  of  its
subsidiaries;  (10) underwriting credit life and credit  accident
and  health  insurance  related to  extensions  of  credit;  (11)
providing  courier services for documents and papers  related  to
banking



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transactions; (12) providing management consulting advice to non-
affiliated  banks;  and  (13)  selling  money  orders,  travelers
cheques  and  U.S. Savings Bonds.  In each case, the  Corporation
must secure the approval of the Board prior to engaging in any of
these activities.

Whether  or  not a particular non-banking activity  is  permitted
under  the  Act,  the Board is authorized to  require  a  holding
company  to terminate any activity or divest itself of  any  non-
banking   subsidiary  if  in  its  judgment   the   activity   or
subsidiaries would be unsound.

Under the Act and the Board's regulations, a bank holding company
and its subsidiaries are prohibited from engaging in certain tie-
in  arrangements in connection with any extension  of  credit  or
provision of any property or services.

In  addition to the limitations of Louisiana law with respect  to
the  ownership  of  banks, as described below, the  ownership  or
control  of  voting shares of a second  bank by a  bank   holding
company  such  as Zachary Bancshares, Inc. is restricted  by  the
Act  unless the prior approval of the Board is obtained.  The Act
prohibits  the Board from approving an application  from  a  bank
holding company to  acquire shares of a bank located outside  the
state   in   which  the  operations  of  the  holding   company's
subsidiaries  are principally conducted, unless such  an  acquisi
tion  is specifically authorized by statute of the state in which
the Bank whose shares are to be acquired is located.

Under  the Louisiana Bank Holding Company Act of 1962, as amended
(the  "Louisiana Act"), one-bank holding companies are authorized
to operate in Louisiana provided the activities of the nonbanking
subsidiaries  are limited to the ownership  of  real  estate  and
improvements,  computer  services, equipment  leasing  and  other
directly  related  banking activities.   The  Louisiana  Act,  as
amended  in 1984, authorizes multi-bank holding companies  within
the  state.  The State Commissioner of Financial Institutions  is
authorized  to  administer the Louisiana Act by the  issuance  of
orders and regulations.

In addition, Louisiana banking laws were changed in 1985 and 1986
to  allow interparish banking, limited statewide branching  began
January  1,  1987,  and  regional banking began   July  1,  1987.
These  changes have allowed Louisiana and the regional banks  and
other  financial  institutions to engage  in  a  wider  range  of
activities  than   were previously allowed to such  institutions.
Also,   effective   January  1,  1989,   Louisiana's   reciprocal
interstate  banking law allowed bank holding companies  domiciled
in  any state of the United States to acquire Louisiana banks and
bank  holding  companies, if the state in which the bank  holding
company  is  domiciled allows Louisiana banks  and  bank  holding
companies the same opportunities.

The  Bank is subject to regulation and regular examination by the
Federal  Deposit   Insurance   Corporation  and  the  Office   of
Financial  Institutions  of the State of  Louisiana.   Applicable
regulations  relate to reserves, investments, loans, issuance  of
securities,  establishment of branches and other aspects  of  its
operations.

Statistical Information

The  following data contains information concerning the  business
and  operations  of Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and its  subsidiary,
Bank  of Zachary.  This information should be read in conjunction
with  the  Financial Statements and Management's  Discussion  and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.


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              Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

        AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATE ANALYSIS

         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997


                                             1998
                                            INTEREST     AVERAGE          
                               AVERAGE      INCOME/      YIELD/
                               BALANCE      EXPENSE       RATE

ASSETS
Interest Earning Deposits
  and Reserve Funds         $ 5,474,365   $  288,461      5.27%
Securities
  Taxable                    22,013,923    1,352,543      6.14

Loans                        48,987,560    4,450,667      9.09
   Total Earning Assets      76,475,848    6,091,671      7.97%


Allowance for Loan Losses      (795,754)
Nonearning Assets             5,775,238
     Total Assets           $81,455,332


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FHLB Borrowings             $    13,151          681       5.18%
Savings and NOW Accounts     19,143,843      539,028       2.82
Insured Money Market Accounts 4,411,314       86,917       1.97
Certificates of Deposit      32,627,785    1,698,320       5.21
    Total Interest Bearing
      Liabilities            56,196,093    2,324,946       4.14%

Demand Deposits              16,355,885
Other Liabilities               657,854
Stockholders' Equity          8,245,500
    Total Liabilities and
      Stockholders' Equity  $81,455,332


Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent Basis  3,766,725
Tax Equivalent Adjustment                       -
     Net Interest Income                   $3,766,725


Net Interest Income - Spread                                 3.83%

Net Interest Income as a % of Total Earning Assets           4.93%






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                                                   1997
                                                 INTEREST   AVERAGE
                                    AVERAGE      INCOME/    YIELD/
                                    BALANCE      EXPENSE     RATE

ASSETS
Interest Earning Deposits and
  Reserve Funds Sold            $ 2,079,000    $  112,694    5.42%
Securities
  Taxable                        28,156,000     1,758,344    6.25
Loans-Net                        40,690,000     3,601,644    8.85
     Total Earning Assets        70,925,000    $5,472,682    7.72%


Allowance for Loan Losses          (809,000)
Nonearning Assets                 5,180,000
     Total Assets               $75,296,000


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FHLB Borrowings                 $     -             -          -
Savings and NOW Accounts         19,809,000     589,931      2.98%
Insured Money Market Accounts     4,964,000     107,307      2.16
Certificates of Deposit          28,770,000   1,451,009      5.04
    Total Interest Bearing
      Liabilities                53,543,000   2,148,247      4.01%

Demand Deposits                  13,269,000
Other Liabilities                   562,000
Stockholders' Equity              7,922,000
    Total Liabilities and
      Stockholders' Equity      $75,296,000


Net Interest Income - Tax Equivalent Basis    3,324,435
Tax Equivalent Adjustment                         -
Net Interest Income                          $3,324,435

Net Interest Income - Spread                                   3.71%

Net Interest Income as a % of Total Earning Assets             4.69%


             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary

                      INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL

              for the year ended December 31, 1998


                                            1998 Over 1997
                                       CHANGE            TOTAL
                                    ATTRIBUTABLE        INCREASE
                                  VOLUME       RATE    (DECREASE)

Interest Earning Assets:
  Reserve Funds Sold            $ 181,457   $ (5,690)  $ 175,767
  Securities                     (380,762)   (25,039)   (405,801)
  Loans                           742,851    106,172     849,023
    Total Interest Income         543,546     75,443     618,989


Interest Bearing Liabilities:
  Bank Borrowings                     341        340         681
  Savings and NOW Accounts        (19,515)   (31,388)    (50,903)
  Insured Money Market Accounts    (11,448)   (8,942)    (20,390)
  Certificates of Deposit          197,856    49,455     247,311
       Total Interest Expense      167,234     9,465     176,699

Increase in Interest Differential$ 376,312  $ 65,978    $442,290






Note:  The change in interest due to both volume and rate changes
has been allocated equally between volume and rate.






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Securities Portfolio

  Amortized cost and fair values of securities available for sale
  at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are summarized as follows:
                                          1998
                                    GROSS       GROSS
                      AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED  UNREALIZED    FAIR
                        COST        GAINS       LOSSES      VALUE    YIELD*

Securities of Other
 U.S. Government
 Agencies:
   Within  1 Year    $ 5,995,226   $ 20,874   $    -    $ 6,016,100   6.24%
  Over 1 Through
      5 Years          1,002,888      6,112        -      1,009,000   6.50
  Over 5 Years         2,013,028     34,972        -      2,048,000   6.61
                    $  9,011,142  $  61,958   $    -    $ 9,073,100   6.35%

Mortgage-Backed
 Securities:
   Over 10 Years    $  4,625,166   $ 43,356   $  2,931  $ 4,665,591   6.76%

Collateralized
 Mortgage
 Obligations:
    1-5 Years       $    583,566   $   -      $ (2,468) $   581,098   5.65%
    5-10 Years         1,001,747       -       (31,747)     970,000   5.65
    Over 10 Years      2,010,240       -       (59,590)   1,950,650   4.94
                    $  3,595,553   $   -      $ 93,805)   3,501,748   5.25%

Equity Securities   $    332,100   $   -      $    -    $   332,100   5.64%

*Weighted Average Yield.

                                         1997
                                   GROSS       GROSS
                     AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED  UNREALIZED    FAIR
                       COST        GAINS       LOSSES      VALUE     YIELD*

U.S. Treasury
 Securities:
   Within 1 Year   $ 1,980,063    $ 10,562   $    -     $ 1,990,625   6.42%

                   $ 1,980,063    $ 10,562   $    -     $ 1,990,625   6.42%

Securities of Other
 U.S. Government
 Agencies:
   Within  1  Year $ 2,499,036    $    -       (3,674)  $ 2,495,362   5.56%
  Over 1 Through
   5 Years           6,984,476     36,900         -       7,021,376   5.47
      Over 5 Years   3,035,699     22,301         -       3,058,000   6.72
                   $12,519,211   $ 59,201    $ (3,674)  $12,574,738   5.79%




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                                                  1997
                                     GROSS       GROSS
                       AMORTIZED   UNREALIZED  UNREALIZED    FAIR
                         COST        GAINS       LOSSES      VALUE    YIELD*

Mortgage-Backed
 Securities:
  Over 10 Years     $ 5,694,931    $ 50,409   $     (971)  $ 5,744,369  6.62%

Collateralized
 Mortgage
 Obligations:
    1-5   Years     $ 1,005,141   $    -      $    (5,766) $   999,375  5.63%
    5-10   Years      1,002,256        -          (47,256)     955,000  5.83
   Over 10 Years      3,159,259        -          (66,552)   3,092,707  5.36
                    $ 5,166,656   $    -      $  (119,574) $ 5,047,082  5.50%
Equity Securities   $   263,300   $    -      $     -      $   263,300  7.18%

*Weighted Average Yield.

LOAN PORTFOLIO

An  analysis of the loan portfolio at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
is as
follows:
                                            1998          1997
     Real Estate Loans - Construction   $ 5,086,020   $ 4,464,490
     Real Estate Loans - Mortgage        26,824,063    28,568,164
     Loans to Farmers                        63,370        81,779
     Commercial and Industrial Loans     17,142,525    10,138,068
     Loans to Individuals                 3,127,188     2,775,044
        All    Other   Loans                128,836       114,028
         Total Loans                     52,372,002    46,141,573
             Allowance for Loan Losses     (858,856)     (771,850)
                                        $51,513,146   $45,369,723

The  following  is  the detail of maturities and  sensitivity  of
loans to change in interest rates at December 31, 1998 and 1997:

INTEREST RATE       MATURITY                   1998         1997

  Various          1 Year or Less          $ 2,559,030  $ 2,442,032
  Fixed            1 Year or Less           13,194,395   11,214,553
  Fixed            Over 1 Through 5 Years   34,702,688   29,600,582
  Fixed            Over 5 Years              1,699,291    2,667,808
  Nonaccrual       Various                     216,598      216,598
                                           $52,372,002  $46,141,573




Note:   The information necessary for a breakdown of maturity  of
the  various  types  of  loans  is not  readily  available.   The
Corporation has no foreign loans.




                           (CONTINUED)
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NON-PERFORMING LOANS

The following table presents information on the amount of non-per
forming loans at December 31, 1998 and 1997:
                                                1998         1997

Loans accounted for on a non-accrual basis  $   126,829  $   216,598

Loans contractually past due ninety days
  or more as to principal or interest
  payments                                        -            -

Loans whose terms have been renegotiated
  to provide a reduction or deferral of
  interest or principal due to a deteri-
  oration in the financial position of
  the borrower                                    -            -

Loans now current where there are serious
  doubts as to the ability of the borrower
  to comply with present loan repayment
  terms                                           -            -
                                            $   126,829  $   216,598

SUMMARY OF LOAN LOSS EXPERIENCE

The following table summarizes the allowance for loan losses:

                                           Year Ended December 31
                                                1998         1997
Amount of Loans Outstanding at End of
  Period                                  $52,372,002    $46,141,573

Daily Average Amount of Loans             $48,987,560    $40,690,000
Balance of Allowance for Loan Losses
  at Beginning of Period                  $   771,850    $   820,227

Loans Charged Off:
  Real Estate                                  12,000          8,167
  Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural      74,000         24,143
      Individuals    and    Others             63,840         63,490
                                              149,840         95,800
Recoveries of Loans previously charged off:
    Real  Estate                               20,000            263
 Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural       13,000            -
  Individuals and Others                       13,281         16,306
       Total   Recoveries                      46,281         16,569
    Net Loans Charged Off                     103,559         79,231
Additions to Allowance Charged to Expense     190,565         30,854
Balance at End of Period                  $   858,856    $   771,850





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Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Total Loans
      Outstanding                                0.20%         0.17%

Ratio of Net Charge-Offs to Average Loans
      Outstanding                                0.21%         0.19%

The allowance for loan losses is an amount which in  management's
judgment  is  adequate to absorb potential  losses  in  the  loan
portfolio.    The  allowance  for  loan  losses  is  based   upon
management's  review  and  evaluation  of  the  loan   portfolio.
Factors considered in the establishment of the allowance for loan
losses  include  management's evaluation of specific  loans;  the
level  and  composition of classified loans; historical  loss  ex
perience;  results  of examinations by  regulatory  agencies;  an
internal  asset review process; expectations of  future  economic
conditions and  their  impact on particular  borrowers; and other
judgmental factors.

The  allowance  for   loan  losses  is   based  on  estimates  of
potential future losses, and  ultimate losses may vary  from  the
current estimates.  These estimates are reviewed periodically and
as  adjustments  become necessary, the effect of  the  change  in
estimate is charged to operating expenses in the period incurred.
All  losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the
loss  actually  occurs  or  when management  believes  that   the
collectibility  of  the  principal is unlikely.   Recoveries  are
credited to the allowance at the time of recovery.
                                
The allowance for loan losses has been allocated according to the
type of loan described:

                                December 31, 1998        December 31,1997
                                       PERCENT OF               PERCENT OF
                                        LOANS IN                 LOANS IN
                                     EACH CATEGORY            EACH CATEGORY
                                       TO TOTAL                  TO TOTAL  
                          ALLOWANCE      LOANS        ALLOWANCE    LOANS
Real Estate               $ 524,332      61.05%       $ 552,567    71.59%
Commercial, Industrial
  and Agricultural          282,134      32.85          170,965    22.15
Individuals and Others       52,390       6.10           48,318     6.26
                          $ 858,856     100.00%       $ 771,850   100.00%

Management  reviews  the allowance for loan  loss  on  a  monthly
basis.    As   discussed  above,  we  consider  historical   loss
experience  as  well as economic factors that  effect  our  local
economy.   Specific risk factors that are inherent  with  certain
types   of  lending are  also considered.  Past experience  shows
that  our  greatest exposures are in the area of  commercial  and
real  estate  mortgage   loans.  Real   estate  loans   represent
approximately   61%  of  our  loan  portfolio   and   Commercial,
Industrial and Agricultural loans represent approximately 33%  of
the  portfolio.  After reviewing these factors and reviewing  the
loan  portfolio  through internal procedures, it is  management's
opinion that current allowance levels are adequate.

Management's  internal  Watch List  identifies  loans   requiring
special supervision because of unexpected changes in various risk
conditions.   The  Watch  List  may  include  both  accruing  and
nonaccrual loans.  The Watch List


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categories  resemble our regulators classification methods.   Our
categories by type and the similar regulatory classification are:
Type One, Loss; Type Two, Doubtful; Type Three, Substandard; Type
Four,  OAEM  (Other  Assets Especially  Mentioned).   OAEM  loans
require  special  observation to determine if current  conditions
warrant a reclassification.

                              WATCH LIST
                             (000 omitted)
                   TYPE ONE    TYPE TWO    TYPE THREE     TYPE FOUR

     12/31/98         -            -         $1,445           -
     12/31/97         -          $13         $1,498           -
     12/31/96         -          $27         $1,573           -
     12/31/95         -            -         $1,241           -
     12/31/94         -            -         $  831           -


The  Watch  List is routinely evaluated and may vary dramatically
based upon the borrower's status as well as industry and economic
trends.

Deposits

The  average  daily balances and average rates paid  on  deposits
for the reported periods are listed below:
                                      1998                   1997
                              AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE     AVERAGE
                              BALANCE     RATE PAID   BALANCE     RATE PAID
Noninterest Bearing
  Demand Deposits         $16,355,885        -  %  $13,269,000       -  %

Savings and Now
  Accounts                 19,143,843       2.82%   19,809,000      2.98%

Insured Money Market
  Accounts                  4,411,314       1.97%    4,964,000      2.16%

Certificates of
  Deposit                  32,627,785       5.21%   28,770,000      5.04%

Total Deposits            $72,538,827       4.14%  $66,812,000      4.01%


Maturities  of time deposits of $100,000 or more at December  31,1998, are 
summarized below:

         3 Months or Less                   $ 4,716,887
         Over 3 through 12 Months             9,381,698
         Over 12 Months                       1,617,930
                                            $15,716,515






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RETURN ON EQUITY AND ASSETS

The  table below summarizes significant financial ratios for  the
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:
                                         1998          1997
Average Total Assets                 $81,455,332   $75,296,000
Average Stockholders' Equity         $ 8,245,500   $ 7,922,000
Net Income                           $ 1,047,660   $   927,402
Earnings per Share-Common            $      5.41   $      4.79
Cash Dividends Paid per Share-Common $      1.90   $      1.75

Return on Average Total Assets              1.29%         1.23%
Return on Average Stockholders' Equity     12.71%        11.71%
Dividend Payout Percentage                 35.12%        36.53%
Average Equity to Average Assets           10.12%        10.52%

Item 2.  Description of Properties

The  Bank owns eight pieces of property described below:  (a) The
land on which the Bank's main operating office is located at 4700
Main   Street,  Zachary,  Louisiana.   The  office  building   is
approximately  11,500  square feet  and  includes  the  Executive
Offices,   Officers'  platform,  Note  Department,   Paying   and
Receiving functions, and file room.  Cost of the property in 1956
was  $17,500; construction costs to the building including renova
tions total approximately $357,000.  (b) Adjacent to the Bank lot
is  a  portion  of the Bank's parking lot containing  45  parking
places.   This  lot was purchased in 1964 at a cost  of  $12,145.
(c)  In 1971 the Bank purchased additional property to add to the
employee lot.  This lot contains 26 spaces and was purchased at a
cost  of  $30,600.  (d) A parcel of land located  in  East  Baton
Rouge  Parish,  Louisiana at 13444 Hooper Road was  purchased  in
1976 for  branch  expansion.  The lot is being  carried at a cost
of   $18,260  and  construction  and  improvements have   totaled
approximately   $122,000.  This   branch   is   known   as    the
Central  Branch. (e) Another parcel  adjacent  to  this  location
was  purchased in  1978  at a cost of $55,000.  This  may be used
for future expansion.  (f) In 1977 a parcel was purchased at 2210
Highway  64  for  a  branch site.  The  cost  was  $10,000.   The
construction cost was approximately $79,000.  This  is  known  as
the  Plaza Branch.  (g) Another parcel adjacent to this  was  pur
chased  later in 1977 at a cost of $6,500 for parking area.   (h)
Included in land is $300,903 that the Bank paid to  purchase  2.1
acres  of land  in downtown Zachary. (i) In  July 1982 the   Bank
constructed a  4,000 square  foot  operational center  located at
4680  Main  Street,  Zachary.  This facility houses  Bookkeeping,
General  Ledger, Central Information Files and other  operational
functions.  The  cost of this  facility including remodeling  was
approximately $128,000. (j) During 1997, the Bank entered into  a
contract  to construct a new main office facility on  this  site.
The   estimated  cost  of  the  facility  per  the  contract   is
$2,916,826.   When the new main office facility is  complete  and
the  Bank's operations have moved, properties (a),(b),(c) and (i)
will  be  sold to the City of Zachary for the sum of $570,000  as
authorized by City Ordinance No. 1998-16 dated November 24, 1998.
The project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter  of
1999.

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

There  are  no  material  pending legal proceedings,  other  than
ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to  which
the  Corporation or a subsidiary is a party of which any  of  its
property is the subject.


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Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security
         Holders

No  matters   were  submitted  to a  vote   of  security  holders
during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 1998.





















































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                             Part II



Item 5.  Market for the Registrant's Common Stock and Related
         Stockholder Matters

The  Corporation's stock is not listed on any security  exchange.
Due  to the lack of an active trading market, Zachary Bancshares,
Inc.  does not have the available information to furnish the high
and  low sales prices or the range of bid and ask quotations  for
its stock.

The  Corporation has 580 stockholders of record as  of  March  1,
1999.

Cash  dividends of $1.90 and $1.75 were paid for the  years  1998
and  1997.   Dividends are payable only out of retained  earnings
and  current  earnings.  The amount of dividends payable  by  the
Bank may be restricted by law and require regulatory approval.

Item  6.   Management's  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial
Condition
         and Results of Operations

The following information called for by Item 6 is included in the
Corporation's   1998   Annual  Report  in  the   Section   titled
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition  and
Results of Operation".

Item 7.  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The  following financial statements of the Corporation in the Cor
poration's   1998   Annual   Report   are   hereby   specifically
incorporated by reference:

     Audited Financial Statements:

       Independent Auditor's Report

       Consolidated Balance Sheets
         December 31, 1998 and 1997

       Consolidated Statements of Income
         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

       Consolidated Statements of Changes in
         Stockholders' Equity for the years ended
         December 31, 1998 and 1997
                                
       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

       Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
          December 31, 1998 and 1997

Item  8.   Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial        
            Disclosures

No disagreement with the Corporation's independent accountants on accounting 
and financial disclosure has occurred during the past 24 months.

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                            PART III


Items 9, 10, 11 and 12.

The information required by items 9, 10, 11 and 12 is included in
the Corporation's Proxy Statement, for the 1999 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
















































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                             PART IV


Item 13.  Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules,
          and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)       Financial Statements

          1.The financial statements of
            Zachary Bancshares, Inc. in the Corporation's 1998 Annual Report are
            incorporated by reference in Item 7.

          2.Other financial statement
            schedules are either omitted because they are inapplicable or in
            cluded in the financial statements or related notes.

(b)       Reports on Form 8-K

          None filed.

(c)       Exhibits
          3.Articles of Incorporation
            and bylaws of Zachary Bancshares, Inc. are incorporated by refer
            ence to the Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-14 
            filed on February 17, 1986, with the Securities and Exchange Com
            mission.

          13. 1998 Annual Report of Zachary Bancshares, Inc.
          
          22. Subsidiary  of  the Registrant:  Bank  of  Zachary,
              incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana

          23. Definitive Proxy Statement for the 1999  Annual Meeting
              of Stockholders' of Zachary Bancshares, Inc.


                                
                                
                                
                       
                                
                                
                                
                                                   
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
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       MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING


The management of Zachary Bancshares, Inc. is responsible for the
preparation  of the financial statements, related financial  data
and  other  information  in this annual  report.   The  financial
statements  are  prepared in accordance with  generally  accepted
accounting   principles  and  include  some  amounts   that   are
necessarily   based  on  management's  informed   estimates   and
judgments,  with consideration given to materiality.   All  finan
cial  information contained in this annual report  is  consistent
with that in the financial statements.

Management   fulfills  its  responsibility  for  the   integrity,
objectivity, consistency and fair presentation of the   financial
statements  and  financial  information  through   an  accounting
system  and   related  internal  accounting  controls  that   are
designed   to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  assets   are
safeguarded and that transactions are authorized and recorded  in
accordance with established policies and procedures.  The concept
of reasonable assurance is based on the recognition that the cost
of a system of internal accounting controls should not exceed the
related  benefits.  As an integral part of the system of internal
accounting  controls, Zachary Bancshares, Inc. has a professional
staff who monitors compliance with and assesses the effectiveness
of  the  system  of internal accounting controls and  coordinates
audit coverage with the independent public accountants.

The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, composed solely of
outside  directors, meets periodically with management,  and  the
independent  public  accountants to review  matters  relating  to
financial reporting, internal accounting control and the  nature,
extent  and results of the audit effort.  The independent  public
accountants  have  direct access to the Audit Committee  with  or
without management present.

The   financial   statements  as  of   December  31,  1998,  were
examined by Hannis T. Bourgeois, L.L.P., independent public accountants,  
who rendered  an  independent professional opinion on  the  financial
statements prepared by management.











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                           SIGNATURES


Pursuant  to  the  requirements of Section 13  or  15(d)  of  the
  Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has
duly   caused  this  report to be signed on its  behalf   by  the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                   ZACHARY BANCSHARES, INC.



                                   /s/ Harry S. Morris, Jr.
                                   Harry S. Morris, Jr.
                                   President

Dated  March 30, 1999





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Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Act of  1934,  as
amended, this report has been signed by the following persons  in
the capacities indicated on
:
            March 30, 1999
                Date



/s/ Russell Bankston                    Chairman and Director
Russell Bankston


/s/ Rodney Samuel Johnson               Vice Chairman and Director
Rodney Samuel Johnson


/s/Harry S. Morris, Jr.                 President and Director(Principal
Harry S. Morris, Jr.                    Executive Officer)


/s/ Winston E. Canning                  Secretary and Director
Winston E. Canning


/s/ J. Larry Bellard                    Treasurer
J. Larry Bellard


/s/ Hardee M. Brian                     Director
Hardee M. Brian


/s/ Howard L. Martin, M.D.              Director
Howard L. Martin, M.D.


/s/ A. C. Mills, III                    Director
A. C. Mills, III










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             ZACHARY BANCSHARES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
                                
                                
                                
                        TABLE OF CONTENTS



President's
Message...................................................   2
Independent Auditor's Report..............................   3
  Financial Statements:
  Consolidated Balance Sheets
    December 31, 1998 and 1997............................   4
  Consolidated Statements of Income
    for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997........   5
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders'
    Equity for the years ended December 31, 1998
          and 1997........................................   6
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
    years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997................  7-8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    December 31, 1998 and 1997............................  9-23    
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
    December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994..........   24
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
    for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996,
         1995, and 1994  .................................   24
  Average Balance Sheets and Interest Rate Analysis
    for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997........   25
  Interest Differential for the year ended December 31,
    1998......................                               26
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 
    quarter periods in the year ended December 31, 1998...   26
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the 
    quarter periods in the year ended December 31, 1997...   27
Management's Discussion and Analysis
     and Results of Operation............................  28-33
Officers..................................................   34
Board of Directors........................................   34
Bank Locations............................................   34



                                
                                
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                    ZACHARY BANCSHARES, INC.

                                             March 9, 1999

Dear Shareholders:

     Zachary Bancshares, Inc. had income of $1,047,660 in 1998 as
compared to $927,402 in 1997.  Our Board of Directors paid a cash
dividend  of $1.90 in 1998 as compared to $1.75 in 1997  and  our
1998 return on average equity was 12.71%.

      The  Bank's total assets increased from $77,805,680  as  of
December 31, 1997 to $83,787,719 as of December 31, 1998.   Total
loans grew from  $46,141,573  in 1997 to $52,372,002 in 1998.

      The  construction of our new main office is  proceeding  as
scheduled and we hope to move in by the end of April.   The  City
of  Zachary has  approved purchasing all of our existing land and
buildings at our main office location.

      Zachary over the past few years has really grown as it  has
become  the  primary  trade  area for  East  and  West  Feliciana
Parishes and the southern part of Mississippi.  In 1998, the City
of  Zachary  issued 102 new residential building  permits  and  a
total  of  82 new business applications were filed.  The  Zachary
Chamber  of  Commerce reported 307 new residents  in  Zachary  in
1998.

      A  total of five new subdivisions were opened in Zachary in
1998.  In a short time, an investor may purchase a large tract of
land on Highway 64 to develop a golf course and country club with
residential and commercial properties.

      Over  the  past year, many people have moved  to  our  bank
because  of our friendly customer service. With our move  to  our
new  bank building, we feel our growth in new customers will only
increase.

     This year's results would not have been possible without the
dedication of the directors, officers and employees.   Thanks  to
everyone for a team effort and a very good year for the  Bank  of
Zachary.   Also,  let  me thank you, the shareholders,  for  your
continued  support not only for this year but  for  the  previous
years.   We  look  forward  to  1999  and  the  year  2000   with
anticipation and excitement as we face the challenges  associated
with the new millenium.

      Soon after you receive this annual statement, our new  main
office  should be finished.  We invite you to come by and have  a
cup of coffee and see the new facility.  I remain,

                                     Sincerely,



                                            Harry S. Morris, Jr.
                                          President
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                  HANNIS T. BOURGEOIS,  L.L.P.
                  CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                  2322 TREMONT DRIVE, SUITE 200
                      BATON ROUGE, LA 70809



                                        January 08, 1999


To the Shareholders
  and Board of Directors
Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
Zachary, Louisiana

We have audited the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets of
Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31, 1998
and  1997,  and the related Consolidated Statements of  Income,
Changes  in Stockholders' Equity and Cash Flows for  the  years
then  ended.  These financial statements are the responsibility
of  the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We  conducted our audits in accordance with generally  accepted
auditing  standards.  Those standards require that we plan  and
perform  the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the financial statements are free of material misstatement.  An
audit  includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the  amounts  and disclosures in the financial  statements.  An
audit  also  includes assessing the accounting principles  used
and  significant  estimates  made by  management,  as  well  as
evaluating  the  overall financial  statement presentation.  We
believe  that  our audits provide a reasonable  basis  for  our
opinion.

In  our  opinion,  the financial statements referred  to  above
present   fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial
position  of   Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and  Subsidiary  as  of
December   31,  1998  and  1997,  and  the  results  of   their
operations,  changes in their stockholders'  equity  and  their
cash  flows for the years then ended, in conformity with  gener
ally accepted accounting principles.

                                Respectfully submitted,


                                
                                

                                
                                
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
                   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                   December 31, 1998 and 1997

                             ASSETS
                                             1998         1997
Cash and Due from Banks                  $ 2,815,507  $ 2,481,869
Interest Bearing Deposits in Other  
  Institutions                             1,701,873       95,046
Reserve Funds Sold                         6,175,000    1,700,000
Securities Available for Sale (Amortized
  Cost of $17,563,961 and $25,624,161) -  17,572,539   25,620,114

 Loans                                    52,372,002   46,141,573
   Less: Allowance for Loan Losses          (858,856)    (771,850)
                                          51,513,146   45,369,723
Bank Premises and Equipment                3,067,869    1,693,887
Other Real Estate                            191,592      217,401
Accrued Interest Receivable                  518,258      558,501
Other Assets                                 231,935       69,139

     Total Assets                         83,787,719   77,805,680
                           LIABILITIES
Deposits
   Noninterest Bearing                    17,636,206   14,418,082
   Interest Bearing                       56,814,190   54,762,690
                                          74,450,396   69,180,772
Accrued Interest Payable                     231,360      188,188
Other Liabilities                            203,202      221,985
     Total Liabilities                    74,884,958   69,590,945

                      STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock - $10 par value;
   authorized 2,000,000 shares;
   issued 216,000 shares                  2,160,000    2,160,000
Surplus                                   1,480,000    1,480,000
Retained Earnings                         5,703,759    5,024,066
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income        5,662       (2,671)
Treasury Stock - 22,333 Shares, at Cost    (446,660)    (446,660)
    Total Stockholders' Equity            8,902,761    8,214,735

    Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
       Equity                           $83,787,719  $77,805,680





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
                                             1998         1997
Interest Income:
  Interest and Fees on Loans              $4,450,667   $3,601,644
  Interest on Securities                    1,352,543   1,758,344
  Other Interest Income                       288,461     112,694
      Total Interest Income                 6,091,671   5,472,682
Interest Expense:
  Interest Expense on Deposits              2,324,265   2,148,247
  Interest Expense on Borrowings                  681       -
      Total Interest Expense                2,324,946   2,148,247

      Net Interest Income                   3,766,725   3,324,435

Provision for Loan Losses                     190,565      30,854

      Net Interest Income after
          Provision for Loan Losses         3,576,160   3,293,581

Other Income:
    Service Charges on Deposit Accounts       497,413     505,552
    Loss on Securities                          -          (5,392)
    Other Operating Income                    167,651     158,308

      Total Other Income                      665,064     658,468

      Income before Other Expenses          4,241,224   3,952,049

Other Expenses:
  Salaries and Employee Benefits            1,485,386   1,462,089
  Occupancy Expense                           185,397     162,977
  Net Other Real Estate Expense                12,366       5,648
  Other Operating Expenses                    973,973     924,521

      Total Other Expenses                  2,657,122   2,555,235

      Income before Income Taxes            1,584,102   1,396,814
Applicable Income Tax                         536,442     469,412
         Net Income                        $1,047,660  $  927,402

Per Share
      Net Income                           $     5.41  $     4.79

      Cash Dividends                       $     1.90  $     1.75


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                
   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                
         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
                                
                                              ACCUMULATED
                                                 OTHER                   TOTAL
                  COMMON           RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE TREASURY STOCKHOLDERS'
                  STOCK   SURPLUS  EARNINGS    INCOME       STOCK      EQUITY
Balances,
 January 1, 1997$2,160,000$1,480,000 $4,435,582 $(17,046)  $(446,660)$7,611,876

Comprehensive Income:
     Net Income                         927,402                         927,402
     Change in Unrealized
        Gain (Loss) on Securities
        Available for Sal  e                       8,983                  8,983
     Less:  Reclassification
        Adjustment                                 5,392                  5,392

     Total Comprehensive
        Income                                                          941,777
Cash Dividends                         (338,918)                       (338,918)

Balances,
  December 31, 1997$2,160,000$1,480,000$5,024,066$ (2,671)$(446,660)$8,214,735

Comprehensive Income:                   1,047,660                    1,047,660
     Net Income
     Change in Unrealized
        Gain (Loss) on Securities
        Available for Sale                          8,333                8,333
     Less:  Reclassification
        Adjustment                                    -                    -

     Total Comprehensive
         Income                                                      1,055,996

Cash Dividends                         (367,967)                      (367,967)

Balances,
  December 31, 1998$2,160,000$1,480,000$5,703,759$  5,662 $(446,660)$8,902,761
                              
                                
                               
                                
                                
                              
  The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
                                
                                
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
         for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997
                                
                                                      1998            1997
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

  Net Income                                      $ 1,047,660      $  927,402
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
     Provision for Loan Losses
                                                      190,565          30,854
     Provision for Depreciation and Amortization
                                                      202,714         180,180
     Stock Dividends - Federal Home Loan Bank Stock   (17,500)        (14,300)
     Net Accretion Securities Discounts                (2,335)        (14,017)
        Loss on Sale of Securities                        -             5,392
        Gain on Sale of Other Real Estate                 -           (11,685)
        Decrease in  Accrued  Interest Receivable      40,243          54,067
        (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets          (162,796)         13,185
        Increase in Accrued Interest Payable           43,172           2,900
           Increase (Decrease) in Other Liabilities   (23,056)        153,585

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities           1,318,667       1,327,563

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

  Net Increase in Reserve Funds Sold               (4,475,000)       (850,000)
  Purchases of Securities Available for Sale         (885,998)     (7,054,996)
Maturities or Calls of Securities Available for Sale5,500,000       4,000,000 
Principal Paymentson Mortgage Backed Securities     3,466,034       1,078,682
Proceeds from Sales of Securities Available For Sale    -           8,929,725
     Net Increase in Loans                         (6,334,008)     (8,960,751)
  Purchases of Premises and Equipment              (1,576,696)       (534,628)
  Proceeds from Sales of Other Real Estate             25,809         202,465

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities              (4,279,859)     (3,189,503)
                     
                                                                
                           (CONTINUED)
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                           (CONTINUED)
                                
          for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997


                                               1998              1997
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
  Net Increase (Decrease) in Demand
    Deposits, NOW Accounts and
      Savings Accounts                       4,394,721        (1,556,661)
  Net Increase in Certificates of Deposit      874,903         2,568,164
  Cash Dividends                              (367,967)         (338,918)
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities    4,901,657           672,585

 Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Interest
   Bearing Deposits                          1,940,465        (1,189,355)

 Cash and Interest Bearing
   Deposits -Beginning of Year               2,576,915         3,766,270

 Cash and Interest Bearing
   Deposits-End of Year                    $ 4,517,380      $  2,576,915


Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
  Noncash Investing Activities:

  Increase in Unrealized Gain
      on Securities Available for Sale     $    12,626      $     21,781

  Change in Deferred Tax Effect on
    Unrealized Gain  on Securities
      Available for Sale                   $   ( 4,293)     $     (7,406)

  Cash Payments for:
    Interest Paid on Deposits              $  2,281,093     $  2,145,347

    Income Tax Payments                    $    549,500     $    475,000




The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
                                
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
                                
           NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                                
                   December 31, 1998 and 1997

Note A - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies -
     The  accounting principles followed by Zachary Bancshares,
Inc.  and  its  wholly-owned Subsidiary, Bank of  Zachary,  are
those   which  are  generally  practiced  within  the   banking
industry.   The  methods of applying those  principles  conform
with  generally accepted accounting principles  and  have  been
applied   on   a   consistent  basis.   The  principles   which
significantly  affect the determination of financial  position,
results of operations, changes in stockholders' equity and cash
flows are summarized below.

Principles of Consolidation
     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of  Zachary  Bancshares, Inc. (the Company), and   its  wholly-
owned  subsidiary,  Bank of Zachary (the Bank).   All  material
intercompany accounts and   transactions have been  eliminated.
Certain  reclassifications  to previously  published  financial
statements  have  been  made to comply with  current  reporting
requirements.

Estimates

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of  assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent  assets
and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported  amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    The determination of the adequacy of the allowance for loan
losses  is based on estimates that are particularly susceptible
to  significant changes in the economic environment and  market
conditions.   In  connection  with  the  determination  of  the
estimated  losses  on  loans,  management  obtains  independent
appraisals for significant collateral.

    The Bank's loans are generally secured by specific items of
collateral  including  real  property,  consumer  assets,   and
business  assets.   Although the Bank has  a  diversified  loan
portfolio,  a  substantial portion of its debtors'  ability  to
honor   their   contracts  is  dependent  on   local   economic
conditions.

     While  management uses available information to  recognize
losses on loans, further reductions in the carrying amounts  of
loans  may  be  necessary based on changes  in  local  economic
conditions.   In addition, regulatory agencies, as an  integral
part  of  their  examination process, periodically  review  the
estimated losses on loans.  Such agencies may require the  Bank
to  recognize additional losses based on their judgments  about
information available to them at the time of their examination.
Because  of these factors, it is reasonably possible  that  the
estimated  losses on loans may change materially  in  the  near
term.  However,  the  amount of the change that  is  reasonably
possible cannot be estimated.
                                
                                
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Securities

     Securities  classified as held to maturity  are  those  debt
securities  the Bank has both the intent and ability to  hold  to
maturity  regardless of changes in market  conditions,  liquidity
needs  or  changes  in  general economic conditions.   Securities
classified  as  trading are those securities held for  resale  in
anticipation  of  short-term market movements. The  Bank  had  no
securities classified as held to maturity or trading at  December
31, 1998 or 1997.

     Securities classified as available for sale are  those  debt
securities that the Bank intends to hold for an indefinite period
of time but not necessarily to maturity.  Any decision to sell  a
security  classified  as available for sale  would  be  based  on
various  factors,  including significant  movements  in  interest
rates,  changes  in  the maturity mix of the  Bank's  assets  and
liabilities,  liquidity needs, regulatory capital considerations,
and  other  similar factors.  Securities available for  sale  are
carried  at fair value.  Unrealized gains or losses are  reported
as  increases or decreases in stockholders' equity,  net  of  the
related   deferred  tax  effect.   Realized  gains   or   losses,
determined on the basis of the cost of specific securities  sold,
are included in earnings.

Loans
     Loans are stated at principal amounts outstanding, less  the
allowance for loan losses.  Interest on commercial and individual
loans is accrued daily based on the principal outstanding.

     Generally,  the  Bank discontinues the accrual  of  interest
income  when  a loan becomes 90 days past due as to principal  or
interest.    When  a  loan  is  placed  on  non-accrual   status,
previously  recognized but uncollected interest  is  reversed  to
income  or  charged to the allowance for loan  losses.   Interest
income  is  subsequently  recognized  only  to  the  extent  cash
payments are received.  The Bank classifies loans as impaired if,
based on current information and events, it is probable that  the
Bank  will  be  unable  to  collect  the  scheduled  payments  of
principal  and  interest when due according  to  the  contractual
terms  of the loan agreement.  The measurement of impaired  loans
is  based on the present value of the expected future cash  flows
discounted  at the loan's effective interest rate or  the  loan's
observable  market  price  or based on  the  fair  value  of  the
collateral if the loan is collateral-dependent.

 Allowance for Loan Losses

     The allowance for loan losses is maintained at a level which
in  management's  judgment is adequate to  absorb  credit  losses
inherent in the loan portfolio. The allowance for loan losses  is
based  upon  management's  review  and  evaluation  of  the  loan
portfolio.  Factors  considered  in  the  establishment  of   the
allowance  for  loan  losses include management's  evaluation  of
specific  loans;  the level and composition of classified  loans;
historical loss experience; results of examinations by regulatory
agencies;  an  internal  asset review  process;  expectations  of
future  economic conditions and their impact on particular borrow
ers; and other judgmental factors.  Allowances for impaired loans
are  generally  determined  based on  collateral  values  or  the
present value of estimated cash flows. Although management   uses
available  information to recognize losses on loans,  because  of
uncertainties   associated   with  local   economic   conditions,
collateral values, and future cash flows on impaired loans, it is
reasonably  possible that a material change could  occur  in  the
allowance for loan losses in the near term.  However, the  amount
of the change that is reasonably possible cannot be estimated.


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      The  allowance  for loan losses is based  on  estimates  of
potential  future losses, and ultimate losses may vary  from  the
current estimates. These estimates are reviewed periodically  and
as  adjustments  become necessary, the effect of  the  change  in
estimate is charged to operating expenses in the period incurred.
All  losses are charged to the allowance for loan losses when the
loss  actually  occurs  or  when  management  believes  that  the
collectibility  of  the  principal is  unlikely.  Recoveries  are
credited to the allowance at the time of recovery.

Bank Premises and Equipment
      Bank  premises  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost  less
accumulated  depreciation.  Depreciation  is  provided  at  rates
based upon estimated useful service lives using the straight-line
method  for financial reporting purposes and accelerated  methods
for  income tax reporting.

     The cost of assets retired or otherwise disposed of  and the
related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts
in  the  year of disposal and the resulting gains or  losses  are
included in current operations.

    Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to
operations as incurred.  Cost of major additions and improvements
are capitalized.
                                
Other Real Estate
    Other real estate is comprised of properties acquired through
foreclosure  or  negotiated settlement.  The  carrying  value  of
these  properties is lower of cost or fair value, minus estimated
costs  to sell. Loan losses arising from the acquisition of these
properties are charged against the allowance  for  loan   losses.
Any   subsequent market  reductions required are charged  to  Net
Other Real Estate Expense.  Revenues and expenses associated with
maintaining  or disposing of foreclosed properties are   recorded
during the  period in  which  they  are incurred.

Income Taxes

           The  provision for income taxes is based on income  as
reported  in  the  financial statements.  Also certain  items  of
income and expenses are recognized in different time periods  for
financial  statement  purposes than for  income  taxes  purposes.
Thus provisions for deferred taxes are recorded in recognition of
such timing differences.

     Deferred  taxes  are provided utilizing a  liability  method
whereby   deferred  tax  assets  are  recognized  for  deductible
temporary   differences  and  operating  loss  and   tax   credit
carryforwards  and  deferred tax liabilities are  recognized  for
taxable  temporary  differences.  Temporary differences  are  the
differences   between  the  reported  amounts   of   assets   and
liabilities and their tax bases.  Deferred tax assets are reduced
by  a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management,  it
is more likely than not that some portion  or all of the deferred
tax  assets  will  not  be  realized.  Deferred  tax  assets  and
liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in  tax  laws
and rates on the date of enactment.

     The  corporation and its subsidiary file a consolidated  fed
eral  income  tax return.  In addition, state income tax  returns
are  filed  individually by the Company in accordance with  state
statutes.





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Earnings per Common Share

     In February 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
No.  128  "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No. 128") was issued  which
establishes  standards for computing and presenting earnings  per
share  (EPS).   Under SFAS No. 128, primary EPS is replaced  with
basic  EPS.   Basic EPS is computed by dividing income applicable
to  common shares by the weighted average shares outstanding;  no
dilution  for any potentially convertible shares is  included  in
the  calculation.   Fully diluted EPS, now  called  diluted  EPS,
reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or
other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted
into  common  stock or resulted in the issuance of  common  stock
that then shared in the earnings of the Company.  At December 31,
1998, the Company had no convertible shares or other contracts to
issue  common  stock.  The weighted average number of  shares  of
common  stock  used to calculate basic EPS was  193,667  for  the
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.

Statements of Cash Flows

    For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and due from banks
includes cash on hand and amounts due from banks (including  cash
items in process of clearing).

Comprehensive Income

     The  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB)  issued
Statement No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income." which  became
effective  for  fiscal years beginning after December  15,  1997.
This  statement  established  standards  for  the  reporting  and
display  of  comprehensive income and its  components  which  are
revenues,  expenses,  gains,  and  losses  that  under  GAAP  are
included  in  comprehensive income but excluded from net  income.
The  Company  adopted this statement in 1998. The  components  of
comprehensive income are disclosed in the Statements  of  Changes
in Stockholder's Equity for all periods presented.

Current Accounting Developments

     In  June  1997,  the FASB issued SFAS No. 131,  "Disclosures
about  Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,"  which
establishes  standards for the reporting of financial information
from   operating   segments  in  annual  and  interim   financial
statements.  SFAS No. 131 requires that financial information  be
reported  on  the same basis that it is reported  internally  for
evaluating  segment  performance  and  allocating  resources   to
segments.   The adoption of this statement had no effect  on  the
financial statements as of December 31, 1998.

     In  February  1998,  the  FASB  issued  Statement  No.  132,
"Employers'  Disclosures about Pensions and Other  Postretirement
Benefits.   FASB Statement No. 132 revises employers' disclosures
about  pension and other postretirement benefit plans.   It  does
not  change  the measurement or recognition of those  plans.   It
standardizes the disclosure requirements for pensions  and  other
postretirement benefits.  The adoption of this statement in  1998
had  no  material impact on the Company's financial  position  or
results of operations.

     In  June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative  Instruments and Hedging Activities".  The  provisions
of  this  statement will be effective for the Company's year  end
December 31, 1999.   Management does not believe that the  impact
of  adopting  this statement will have a material impact  on  the
Company's financial position or results of operation.


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     In  early 1998, the AICPA issued Statement of Position 98-5,
"Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities" ("SOP").  The SOP
is  effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,  1998
and  will  require costs of start-up activities and  organization
costs to be expenses as incurred.  Any such unamortized costs  on
the  date of adoption of the new standard will be written off and
reflected  as  a  cumulative effect of  a  change  in  accounting
principle.   The  adoption of this statement in 1999  should  not
have  a  material  impact  on  the financial  statements  of  the
Company.

Note B - Cash and Due from Banks -

     The  Bank  is  required by federal law  to  maintain  cash
reserve  balances.   The  average  cash  balance  required  for
1998 and 1997 was $616,000 and $572,000, respectively.


Note C - Securities -

           Amortized cost amounts and fair values of securities
available for sale at December 31, 1998 and 1997 are summarized
as follows:

                                                    1998
                                            GROSS          GROSS
                           AMORTIZED      UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED    FAIR
                             COST           GAINS          LOSSES      VALUE
Securities of Other
  U.S. Government
   Agencies              $ 9,011,142   $    61,958   $    -         $9,073,100

Mortgage-Backed
  Securities               4,625,166        43,356      (2,931)      4,665,591

Collateralized Mortgage
   Obligations             3,595,553         -         (93,805)     3,501,748

Equity Securities            332,100         -             -          332,100

       Total             $17,563,961    $  105,314   $ (96,736)   $17,572,539













                                
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                                                  1997
                                          GROSS          GROSS
                        AMORTIZED       UNREALIZED     UNREALIZED     FAIR
                           COST           GAINS          LOSSES       VALUE
U.S. Treasury
  Securities        $   1,980,063    $     10,562      $   -       $1,990,625

Securities of Other
  U.S. Government
    Agencies           12,519,211           59,201      (3,674)    12,574,738
  Mortgage-Backed
    Securities          5,694,931           50,409        (971)     5,744,369
Collaterized Mortgage
    Obligations         5,166,656             -       (119,574)     5,047,082

Equity Securities         263,300             -            -          263,300

    Total             $25,624,161      $  120,172    $(124,219)   $25,620,114
                                
    The  amortized cost and fair values of securities available
for  sale  as of December 31, 1998 by contractual maturity  are
shown    below.    Maturities  may  differ   from   contractual
maturities  in  mortgage-backed securities  and  collateralized
mortgage  obligations  because  the  mortgages  underlying  the
securities  may  be  called or repaid  without  any  penalties.
Therefore,  these securities are not included in  the  maturity
categories in the following maturity summary.
                                
                                      AMORTIZED        FAIR
                                        COST           VALUE
        Within One Year             $5,995,225     $6,016,100
        One to Five Years            1,002,888      1,009,000
        Five to Ten Years              997,784      1,020,000
        Ten to Fifteen Years         1,015,245      1,028,000
                                    $9,011,142     $9,073,100
  
    Securities  available for sale  with  a  fair  value  of
$15,462,474 and $20,360,176 at December 31, 1998  and  1997,
were  pledged as collateral on public deposits and for other
purposes as required or permitted by law.
  
    The Company has invested in Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
which  is included in Equity Securities and is reflected  at
the  lower  of cost or market in these financial statements.
The cost of these securities was $332,100 with no unrealized
gains or loss at December 31, 1998.
  
     Gross  realized  gains  and losses  from  the  sale  of
securities  for the years ended December 31, 1998  and  1997
are as follows:
  
                                       1998          1997

        Realized Gains               $   -      $    4,449
        Realized Losses                  -          (9,841)
                                     $   -       $  (5,392)
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Note D - Loans -

      An analysis of the loan portfolio at December 31, 1998 and 1997,
is as follows:

                                        1998       % of        1997       %of
                                      Balances     Loans      Balances    Loans

   Real  Estate Loans - Construction $ 5,086,020    9.71%  $ 4,464,490   9.68%
   Real Estate Loans - Mortgage       26,824,063   51.22    28,568,164  61.91
   Loans  to Farmers                      63,370     .12        81,779    .18
   Commercial and Industrial Loans    17,142,525   32.73    10,138,068  21.97
   Loans to Individuals                3,127,188    5.97     2,775,044   6.01
   All Other Loans                       128,836     .25       114,028    .25
                  Total Loans        $52,372,002  100.00%  $46,141,573 100.00%
  

     The  Bank  had  non-performing loans on a non-accrual  basis
totaling $126,829 and $216,598 at December 31, 1998 and  1997, re
spectively.  The Bank recognized $4,455 and $4,962 in interest in
come relating to these loans during the years ended December  31,
1998  and  1997.   Had  the loans been performing,  approximately
$5,811  and $18,035 of additional interest income would have been
recognized for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997.  Loans
contractually  past due 90 days or more, in addition to loans  on
non-accrual, were $26,631 and -0- at December 31, 1998 and  1997,
respectively.  The Company has no impaired loans at December  31,
1998, in accordance with SFAS No. 114.

     The  Bank  is  permitted under the  laws  of  the  State  of
Louisiana to make extensions of credit to its executive officers,
directors  and  their  affiliates  in  the  ordinary  course   of
business.   The amount of such related party loans  was  $540,254
and  $654,083  at  December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively.   An
analysis of the aggregate of these loans for 1998, is as follows:
  
  
      Balance  - Beginning of  Year          $ 654,083
      New Loans                                143,049
      Repayments                              (256,878)
      Balance - End of Year                  $ 540,254
  
Note E - Allowance for Loan Losses -
  
     Following is a summary of the activity in the allowance
  for loan losses:
                                                 1998          1997
        Balance - Beginning of Year           $ 771,850     $ 820,227
        Current Provision from Income           190,565        30,854
        Recoveries of Amounts Previously
          Charged Off                            46,281        16,569
        Amounts Charged Off                    (149,840)      (95,800)
        Balance - End of Year                 $ 858,856     $ 771,850
  
  
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  Ratio of Reserve for Possible Loan Losses to
    Non-Performing Loans at End of Year         677.18%        356.35%
  Ratio of Reserve for Possible Loan Losses to
    Loans Outstanding at End of Year              1.64%          1.67%
  Ratio of Net Loans Charged Off to Average
    Loans Outstanding for  the year                .21%           .19%
  
  Note F - Bank Premises and Equipment -
     Bank  premises  and  equipment  costs  and  the related
  accumulated  depreciation at December 31, 1998  and  1997,
  are as follows:
  
                                            ACCUMULATED
                              ASSET COST    DEPRECIATION           NET
   December 31, 1998:
    Land                      $  450,908    $   -               $  450,908
    Bank Premises                743,265      492,410              250,855
    Furniture and Equipment    1,687,232    1,097,050              590,182
    Construction in Progress   1,775,924        -                1,775,924
                              $4,657,329   $1,589,460           $3,067,869
   December 31, 1997:
     Land                     $  450,908   $    -               $  450,908
     Bank Premises               743,265      475,118              268,147
     Furniture and Equipment   1,651,862      928,691              723,171
     Construction in Progress    251,661        -                  251,661
                              $3,097,696   $1,403,809           $1,693,887
  
     The  provision  for depreciation charged  to  operating
  expenses was $202,714 and $180,180, respectively, for  the
  years  ended December 31, 1998 and 1997.  The construction
  in  progress represents the cost to date of the  new  main
  office facility as further discussed in Note O.
  
  Note G - Deposits -
  
    Following is a detail of deposits:
                                               1998         1997
    Demand Deposit Accounts                $17,636,206  $14,418,082
    NOW and Super NOW Accounts              11,489,734   10,341,151
    Money Market Accounts                    3,987,876    4,639,948
    Savings Accounts                         8,489,733    7,809,647
    Certificates of Deposit Over $100,000   15,716,515   15,437,497
    Certificates of Deposit                 17,130,332   16,534,447
                                           $74,450,396  $69,180,772
  
     Interest expense on certificates of deposit over  $100,000
  for  the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, amounted  to
  $904,665 and $610,768, respectively.
                                
     Public  fund deposits at December 31, 1998 and 1997,  were
  $13,437,325 and $14,664,896, respectively.
  
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Note H - Stockholders' Equity and Regulatory Matters -

      Stockholders'   Equity   of  the   Company   includes   the
undistributed earnings of the Bank.  Dividends are  paid  by  the
Company from its assets which are provided primarily by dividends
from  the  Bank.   Dividends are payable  only  out  of  retained
earnings and current earnings of the Company.

     Certain restrictions exist regarding the ability of the Bank
to  transfer funds to the Company in the form of cash  dividends.
Louisiana statutes require approval to pay dividends in excess of
a  state  bank's earnings in the current year plus  retained  net
profits  for the preceding year. As of January 1, 1999, the  Bank
had  retained  earnings  of $6,284,284 of  which  $1,246,825  was
available for distribution without prior regulatory approval.

     The  Company and the Bank are subject to various  regulatory
capital  requirements administered by federal and  state  banking
agencies.    Failure   to   meet   minimum   regulatory   capital
requirements   can  initiate  certain  mandatory,  and   possible
additional   discretionary  actions  by   regulators,   that   if
undertaken, could have a direct material affect on the  Company's
financial statements.  Under the capital adequacy guidelines  and
the  regulatory  framework  for  prompt  corrective  action,  the
Company  and  the  Bank  must  meet specific  capital  guidelines
involving  quantitative  measures  of  assets,  liabilities,  and
certain  off-balance-sheet items as calculated  under  regulatory
accounting practices.  The Company and the Bank's capital amounts
and  classification under the prompt corrective action guidelines
are  also  subject  to qualitative judgments by regulators  about
components, risk weightings and other factors.

     Quantitative  measures established by regulation  to  ensure
capital  adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts
and ratios.  As detailed below, as of December 31, 1998 and 1997,
the  Company met all of the capital requirements to which  it  is
subject.

    As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company was categorized
as  well  capitalized under the regulatory framework  for  prompt
corrective action.  There are no conditions or events  since  the
most  recent  notification that management believes have  changed
the prompt corrective action category.

    Following is a summary of capital levels at December 31, 1998
and  1997:

                                                              TO BE WELL
                                                           CAPITALIZED UNDER
                        ACTUAL    REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL     PROMPT CORRECTIVE
                        RATIOS     ADEQUACY PURPOSES       ACTION PROVISIONS
As of December 31,
    1998:

  Total Capital (to
    Risk-Weighted
    Assets)             18.12%           8.00%                   10.00%

  Tier I Capital(to
    Risk-Weighted
    Assets)             16.87%           4.00%                    6.00%

  Tier I Leveraged
    Capital (to
    Average Assets)     10.42%           4.00%                    5.00%

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                                                             TO BE WELL
                                                           CAPITALIZED UNDER
                        ACTUAL    REQUIRED FOR CAPITAL     PROMPT CORRECTIVE
                        RATIOS     ADEQUACY PURPOSES       ACTION PROVISIONS

As of December 31,
    1997:

  Total Capital(to
    Risk-Weighted
    Assets)             19.22%          8.00%                   10.00%

  Tier I Capital(to
    Risk-Weighted
    Assets)             18.14%          4.00%                    6.00%

  Tier I Leveraged
    Capital(to
    Average Assets)     10.38%          4.00%                    5.00%

    Under  current regulations, the Bank is limited in the amount
it  may  loan to its Parent.  Loans to the Parent may not  exceed
10%  of  the  Bank's capital and surplus.  There  were  no  loans
outstanding at December 31, 1998 and 1997.
  
  Note I - Employee Benefit Plans -
  
    The Bank of Zachary has a defined contribution Profit Sharing
 Plan  and  Trust  for its qualified employees.   Each  year  the
 Board  of  Directors of the Bank determines the Bank's  contribu
 tion.   No  contribution is required by qualified  participants.
 Contributions charged to expense for this plan were $55,260  and
 $56,839 for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997.

    In  addition, the Bank has a 401(K) plan for those  employees
 who   meet  the  necessary  eligibility  requirements.   Covered
 employees may voluntarily contribute 1% to 15% of gross  pay  to
 the  plan.   The Bank matched one-half of the employee's  contri
 bution  to  a  maximum  of 7% of gross pay  in  1998  and  1997.
 Contributions charged to expense for this plan were $29,740  and
 $28,161  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  1998  and  1997,
 respectively.
  
Note J - Other Operating Expenses -
  
    An analysis of Other Operating  Expenses for the years  ended
  December 31, 1998 and 1997, is as follows:
                                           1998         1997
      Data Processing                    $ 33,496     $ 29,093
      Computer and Office Expenses        310,841      320,221
      Professional Fees                   173,378      141,288
      Other                               456,258      433,919
                                         $973,973     $924,521
 
  
  
  
  
  
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Note K - Income Tax -
  
     The  total  provision for  income taxes charged   to  income
  amounted   to  $536,442  and  $469,412  for  1998   and   1997,
  respectively.  The provisions represent effective tax rates  of
  34% in 1998 and 1997.
  
     Following  is  a reconciliation between income  tax  expense
  based  on  the  federal statutory tax rates  and  income  taxes
  reported in the statements of income.
                                              1998             1997
    Income Taxes Based on Statutory
       Rate  -  34%  in 1998 and 1997      $   538,595       $  474,917
    Other - Net                                 (2,153)          (5,505)
                                           $   536,442       $  469,412
  
  The components of consolidated income tax expense are:
    Provision for Current Taxes        $  564,120            $  477,610
    Provision(Credit) for
      Deferred Taxes                      (27,678)               (8,198)
                                       $  536,442            $  469,412
 
     A  deferred income tax liability of $36,817 is included  in
  other  liabilities at December 31, 1998 and a deferred  income
  tax  liability of $60,202 is included in other liabilities  at
  December 31, 1997.
  
     The deferred tax provision consists of the following timing
  differences:
  
                                            1998         1997
  Accumulated Depreciation for Tax
   Reporting in Excess of Amount
   for Financial Reporting                $ 24,228     $  7,433

  Provision for Loan Losses
   for Financial Reporting in
   Excess of Amount for Tax                (43,745)      (9,594)

  Accretion Income for Tax Reporting
    In Excess of Financial Reporting        (6,045)      (9,320)

  Hospitalization Expense for Financial
    Reporting in Excess of Amount for
      Tax Reporting                         (2,116)         -
  
  Hospitalization Expense for Tax
    Reporting in Excess of Amount
    for Financial Reporting                    -          3,283
                                          $(27,678)   $  (8,198)



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      The  net  deferred tax liability consist of  the  following
components  at December 31, 1998 and 1997:
                                           1998             1997
  Depreciation                          $(69,330)        $(45,102)
  Provision for Loan Losses               37,630           (6,115)
  Accretion Income                       (20,300)         (26,345)
  Self-Insured Hospitalization Plan       18,100           15,984
  Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Securities
    Available for Sale                    (2,917)           1,376
  Total Deferred Tax Liability          $(36,817)        $(60,202)
                                
Note L - Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments -

     The  Company is a party to financial instruments  with  off-
balance-sheet risk in the normal course of business to  meet  the
financing  needs  of its customers.  These financial  instruments
include  commitments  to  extend credit and  letters  of  credit.
These   instruments  involve,  to varying  degrees,  elements  of
credit  risk  in excess of the amount recognized in  the  balance
sheets.

     The  Company's  exposure to credit  loss  in  the  event  of
nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for
commitments to extend credit and letters of credit is represented
by  the  contractual amount of those instruments.  The Bank  uses
the  same  credit policies in making commitments and  conditional
obligations as they do for on-balance-sheet instruments.

      In  the  normal  course  of  business  the  Bank  has  made
commitments to extend credit of $8,519,300 and $6,343,932  as  of
December   31,  1998 and 1997, respectively.  Commitments  as  of
December  31, 1998 include unfunded loan commitments  aggregating
$8,387,000 and letters of credit of $132,300.  Commitments as  of
December  31,1997  include unfunded loan commitments  aggregating
$6,263,132 and letters of credit of $80,800.
                                
    The Bank has two lines of credit available to assist in the
management of short-term liquidity.  One line is with another
financial institution and totals $2,000,000.  The second is with
the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and is for approximately
$6,738,000.  Total available lines of credit as of December 31,
1997 were $8,844,000.  No funds were drawn on any of these lines
at December 31, 1998 or 1997.

Note M - Fair Value of Financial Instruments -

     The  following methods and assumptions were used to estimate
the  fair value of each class of financial instruments for  which
it is practicable to estimate that value:

     Cash  and  Short-Term  Investments -  For  those  short-term
instruments,   the  carrying amount is a reasonable  estimate  of
fair value.

     Securities  - Fair value of securities held to maturity  and
available for sale is based on quoted market prices. If a  quoted
market  price  is  not available, fair value is  estimated  using
quoted market prices for similar securities.



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     Loans  -  The  fair  value  for  loans  is  estimated  using
discounted  cash  flow  analyses, with interest  rates  currently
being  offered for similar loans to borrowers with similar credit
rates.   Loans  with similar classifications are  aggregated  for
purposes of the calculations.  The allowance for loan loss  which
was used to measure the credit risk, is subtracted from loans.

     Deposits  -  The  fair  value of  demand  deposits,  savings
account, and certain money market deposits is the amount  payable
at   the   reporting  date.  The  fair  value  of  fixed-maturity
certificates of deposit is estimated using discounted  cash  flow
analyses,  with interest rates currently offered for deposits  of
similar remaining maturities.

     Commitments to Extend Credit and Standby Letters of Credit -
The  fair  values  of  commitments to extend credit  and  standby
letters of credit do not differ significantly from the commitment
amount and are therefore omitted from this disclosure.
                                
     The   estimated  approximate  fair  values  of  the   Bank's
financial  instruments  as of December 31, 1998 and 1997  are  as
follows:
                                                    1998
                                       CARRYING             FAIR
                                        AMOUNT              VALUE
    Financial Assets:
      Cash and Short-Term Investments $10,692,380        $10,692,380      
      Securities                       17,572,539         17,572,539
      Loans-Net                        51,513,146         51,366,000
                                      $79,778,065        $79,630,919

  Financial Liabilities:
  Deposits                            $74,450,396        $72,889,000

                                                    1997
                                        CARRYING            FAIR
                                         AMOUNT             VALUE
  Financial Assets:

    Cash and Short-Term Investments   $ 4,276,915        $ 4,276,915
    Securities                         25,620,114         25,620,114
    Loans-Net                          45,369,723         45,915,000
                                      $75,266,752        $75,812,029
  Financial Liabilities:
    Deposits                          $69,180,772        $69,025,828

Note N - Concentrations of Credit -

         The  majority of the Bank's business activities are with
customers in the Bank's market area, which consists primarily  of
East  Baton  Rouge and adjacent parishes.  The majority  of  such
customers  are  depositors of the Bank.   The  concentrations  of
credit  by  type of loan are shown in Note D. Most of the  Bank's
credits  are to individuals and small businesses secured by  real
estate.  The Bank, as a matter of policy, does not extend  credit
to any single borrower or group of related borrowers in excess of
$1,000,000.



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Note O - Commitments and Contingencies -

       The  Bank has entered into a contract for the construction
of  a  new  main  office  facility  to  be  located  in  Zachary,
Louisiana.   The estimated construction cost of the facility  per
the  contract  is  $2,916,826.  The project began  in  the  first
quarter of 1998 with completion anticipated in the second quarter
of  1999.   The  project is expected to have  an  impact  on  the
results  of  operations primarily through increased  depreciation
expense.  Financing alternatives are currently  being  evaluated.
Payments related to this contract through December 31, 1998 total
$1,703,220.

        In the normal course of business, the Company is involved
in  various legal proceedings.  In the opinion of management  and
counsel, any liability resulting from such proceedings would  not
have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  Company's  financial
statements.

Note P - Financial Information - Parent Company Only -

  The financial statements for Zachary Bancshares, Inc. (Parent
  Company) are presented below:
                         BALANCE SHEETS

                   December 31, 1998 and 1997

                                               1998          1997
  Assets:

    Cash                                   $  412,816     $  429,932
    Investment in Subsidiary                8,489,945      7,811,482
    Other Assets                               27,678          -

        Total Asset                        $8,930,439     $8,241,414

  Liabilities:

    Income Tax Payable                     $   27,678     $    6,059
    Due to Subsidiary                           -             20,620
         Total Liabilities                 $   27,678     $   26,679

  Stockholders' Equity:

    Common Stock                           $2,160,000     $2,160,000
    Surplus                                 1,480,000      1,480,000
    Retained Earnings                       5,709,421      5,021,395
    Treasury Stock                           (446,660)      (446,660)
        Total Stockholders' Equity         $8,902,761     $8,214,735
  Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
              Equity                       $8,930,439     $8,241,414
                                
                                
                                
                                
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                          STATEMENTS OF INCOME

             for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

                                             1998           1997
Income:
   Dividend from Subsidiary              $   384,300     $  360,000

Expenses:
   Operating Expenses                         11,228         15,515
Income before Equity in Undistributed
   Net Income of Subsidiary                  373,072        344,485

Equity in Undistributed Net Income
  of Subsidiary                              670,130        576,695

     Net Income before Income Taxes        1,043,202        921,180

Applicable Income Tax Expense (Benefit)       (4,458)        (6,222)

        Net  Income                       $1,047,660     $  927,402
                                
                    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                
              for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

                                              1998           1997
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

   Net Income                              $1,047,660     $  927,402
  Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to
    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
      Equity in Undistributed Net Income
           of   Subsidiary                   (670,130)      (576,695)
      (Increase) Decrease in Other Assets     (27,678)        37,577           
      Decrease in Due to Subsidiary           (20,620)        (8,832)
      Increase in Income Tax Payable           21,619          6,059
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities     350,851        385,511
                                
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

     Dividends Paid                          (367,967)      (338,918)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities        (367,967)      (338,918)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash               (17,116)        46,593

Cash - Beginning of Year                      429,932        383,339

Cash - End of Year                         $  412,816     $  429,932


                                
                                
                                
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
          December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994
                             ASSETS
                     1998         1997        1996        1995        1994
Cash and Due
  from Banks     $ 4,517,380 $ 2,576,915  $ 3,766,270  $ 2,413,042 $ 2,592,065
Securities        23,747,539  27,320,114   33,378,819   32,774,648  31,785,000
Loans             51,513,146  45,369,723   36,439,826   29,607,051  27,421,397
Other Assets       4,009,654   2,538,928    2,442,512    2,075,694   2,609,584

  Total Assets   $83,787,719 $77,805,680  $76,027,427  $66,870,435 $64,408,046


              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Deposits         $74,450,396 $69,180,772  $68,169,269  $59,356,525 $58,404,821
Other Liabilities    434,562     410,173      246,282      346,503     324,754
Stockholders'
  Equity           8,902,761   8,214,735    7,611,876    7,167,407   5,678,471
Total Liabilities
 and Stockholders'
  Equity         $83,787,719 $77,805,680  $76,027,427  $66,870,435 $64,408,046

Selected Ratios:
Loans to Assets       61.48%      58.31%       47.93%       44.27%      42.57%
Loans to Deposits     69.19%      65.58%       53.45%       49.88%      46.95%
Deposits to Assets    88.86%      88.91%       89.66%       88.76%      90.68%
Equity to Assets      10.63%      10.56%       10.01%       10.72%       8.82%
Return on Avg Assets   1.29%       1.23%        1.11%        1.14%       1.11%
Return on Avg Equity  12.71%      11.71%       11.50%       12.13%      12.19%
                                

           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
   for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                       1998        1997         1996       1995        1994
Interest Income   $ 6,091,671 $ 5,472,682  $ 5,119,871  $4,684,130  $ 4,188,994
Interest Expense    2,324,946   2,148,247    2,126,280   1,826,859    1,356,065
Net Interest Income 3,766,725   3,324,435    2,993,591   2,857,271    2,832,929
Provision (Credit)
  for Loan Losses     190,565      30,854        -         (77,374)     (42,338)
Net Interest after
 Provision for
  Loan Losses       3,576,160   3,293,581    2,993,591    2,934,645   2,875,267
Other Income          665,064     658,468      600,993      542,664     445,561
Other Expenses      2,657,122   2,555,235    2,362,389    2,326,014   2,218,122
Income before
  Income Taxes      1,584,102   1,396,814    1,232,195    1,151,295   1,102,706
Applicable Income
  Tax Expense         536,442     469,412      412,869      385,512     377,470

   Net Income     $ 1,047,660  $  927,402   $  819,326  $   765,783 $   725,236

Per Share:
   Net Income     $      5.41  $     4.79   $     4.23  $      3.95 $      3.75

  Cash Dividends  $      1.90  $     1.75   $     1.65  $      1.50 $      1.35

  Book Value -
    End of Year   $     45.97  $    42.42   $    39.30  $     37.01  $    29.32
                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
          AVERAGE BALANCE SHEETS AND INTEREST RATE ANALYSIS
            for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997

                                    1998                       1997
                                 INTEREST   AVERAGE          INTEREST  AVERAGE
                       AVERAGE    INCOME/    YIELD/  AVERAGE  INCOME/  YIELD/
                       BALANCE    EXPENSE    RATE    BALANCE  EXPENSE  RATE
          ASSETS
Interest Earning Deposits
  and Reserve Funds $ 5,474,365  $  288,461  5.27% $ 2,079,000 $  112,694  5.42%
Securities:
  Taxable            22,013,923   1,352,543  6.14   28,156,000  1,758,344  6.25
Loans                48,987,560   4,450,667  9.09   40,690,000  3,601,644  8.85
Total Earning Assets 76,475,848   6,091,671  7.97%  70,925,000  5,472,682  7.72%

Allowance for Loan 
  Losses               (795,754)                      (809,000)
Nonearning Assets     5,775,238                      5,180,000
     Total Assets   $81,455,332                    $75,296,000
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FHLB Borrowings     $    13,151  $      681  5.18%  $     -     $   -       - %
Savings/NOW Accounts 19,143,843     539,028  2.82%   19,809,000   589,931  2.98
Insured Money Market
  Accounts            4,411,314      86,917  1.97     4,964,000   107,307  2.16
Certificates of 
  Deposit            32,627,785   1,698,320  5.21    28,770,000 1,451,009  5.04
Total Interest Bearing
  Liabilities        56,196,093   2,324,946  4.14%   53,543,000 2,148,247  4.01%

Demand Deposits      16,355,885                      13,269,000
Other Liabilities       657,854                         562,000
Stockholders' Equity  8,245,500                       7,922,000

Total Liabilities
  and Stockholders'
     Equity         $81,455,332                     $75,296,000
     Net Interest Income         $3,766,725                    $3,324,435
Net Interest Income - Spread                 3.83%                         3.71%
Net Interest Income as a %
     of Total Earning Assets                 4.93%                         4.69%

                                
                                
                                

                                
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             Zachary Bancshares, Inc. and Subsidiary
                        INTEREST DIFFERENTIAL
                 for the year ended December 31, 1998

                                      1998 OVER 1997
                                      CHANGE              TOTAL
                                  ATTRIBUTABLE TO        INCREASE
                                VOLUME       RATE       (DECREASE)
Interest Earning Assets:
Reserve Funds Sold            $ 181,457     $ (5,690)   $  175,767
Securities                     (380,762)     (25,039)     (405,801)
Loans                           742,851      106,172       849,023
Total Interest Income           543,546       75,443       618,989

Interest Bearing Liabilities:
Bank Borrowings                     341          340           681
Savings and NOW Accounts        (19,515)     (31,388)      (50,903)
Insured Money Market Accounts   (11,448)      (8,942)      (20,390)
Certificates of Deposit         197,856       49,455       247,311
Total Interest Expense          167,234        9,465       176,699
Increase in Interest
  Differential                $ 376,312    $  65,978     $ 442,290
                                
           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                
   for the quarter periods in the year ended December 31, 1998
  
                                               1998
                             4TH          3RD          2ND          1ST
                           QUARTER      QUARTER      QUARTER      QUARTER
  Interest Income        $1,600,194   $1,534,864   $1,511,388   $1,445,225
  Interest Expense          576,072      592,926      591,611      564,337
    Net Interest Income   1,024,122      941,938      919,777      880,888
  
  Provision for
    Loan Losses              63,079       52,134       51,567       23,785
  Net Interest Income
    after Provision
    for Loan Losses         961,043      889,804      868,210      857,103
  Other Income              169,168      175,634      161,966      158,296
  Other Expenses            665,135      694,491      651,506      645,990
    Income before
      Income Taxes          465,076      370,947      378,670      369,409
  
  Applicable Income Tax
    Expense                 159,547      131,760      122,910      122,225

  Net Income             $  305,529   $  239,187   $  255,760   $  247,184

  Per Share:
    Net Income           $     1.57   $     1.24   $     1.32   $     1.28

    Cash Dividends       $     1.00   $    -       $      .90   $    -
                                
                                
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           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                
        for the quarter periods in the year ended December 31, 1997

                                                1997
                               4TH         3RD         2ND         1ST
                             QUARTER     QUARTER     QUARTER     QUARTER

   Interest Income         $1,420,659  $1,410,438  $1,344,448  $1,297,137
   Interest Expense           549,390     534,827     533,158     530,872
       Net Interest Income    871,269     875,611     811,290     766,265
  
    Provision for
      Loan Losses               7,395       8,245       7,735       7,479
    Net Interest Income
      after Provision
      for Loan Losses         863,874     867,366     803,555     758,786
    Other Income              166,216     181,160     161,327     151,068
    Other Expenses            673,466     654,114     618,991     609,967
      Income before
        Income Taxes          356,624     394,412     345,891     299,887
  
    Applicable Income Tax
      Expense                 131,134     124,500     117,725      96,053

     Net Income            $  225,490   $ 269,912  $  228,166    $203,834

    Per Share:
     Net Income            $     1.17   $    1.39  $     1.18    $   1.05

     Cash Dividends        $     . 95   $    -     $      .80    $   -





















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             MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
          FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

   The Company evaluates its financial strength through continual
review  by management of asset quality, capital, earnings and  li
quidity.  The  Company continuously addresses  each  area  on  an
individual   and  corporate  basis.  The  following  Management's
Discussion  and  Analysis  relates  to  the  Company's  financial
position for the years 1998 and 1997.  This information is a part
of   and  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  the  financial
statements  and  related notes.  The Company is  unaware  of  any
trends,  uncertainties  or events which would  or  could  have  a
material  impact  on  future  operating  results,  liquidity   or
capital.

CAPITAL

     The   Company's  capital  continues  to  exceed   regulatory
requirements and peer group averages. Regulatory Risk Based  Capi
tal  requirements for 1998 and 1997 was 8.0%. Regulatory Leverage
Ratio  requirements  was  4%  for  the  same  time  period.   The
Company's  Equity  to Assets Ratio includes  the  effect  of  the
unrealized  gain or loss on securities discussed in Note  C.  The
Company's ratios as of December 31 are as follow:

                                           1998           1997

        Risk Based Capital Ratio          16.87%         18.14%
        Leverage Ratio                    10.42%         10.38%
        Equity to Assets Ratio            10.13%         10.04%

    Earnings  will  continue to be the Company's main  source  of
capital growth. Management is committed to capital growth through
earnings   retention.   An  earnings  retention  ratio   is   the
percentage of current earnings retained within the capital  struc
ture.  The Company's earnings retention ratios at December 31 are
as follows:


                                                 Shareholder      Retention
                                  Net Income      Dividends         Ratio

       1998                       $1,047,660       $367,967          65%
       1997                       $  927,402       $338,918          63%

   The Company distributed to shareholders, cash dividends of
$1.90 and $1.75 per share in 1998 and 1997, respectively.

LIQUIDITY

    Liquidity management is the process of ensuring that  the  Ba
nk's  assets  and liabilities are appropriately structured.   The
Company's short-term and long-term liquidity is provided  by  two
sources:   core deposits and an adequate level of assets  readily
convertible to cash. Management continually monitors the  balance
sheet  to ensure its ability to meet current and future depositor
requirements and loan funding commitments.  The Company does  not
anticipate difficulties in meeting funding obligations.




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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

    Zachary  Bancshares, Inc.'s (ZBI) net  income  for  1998  was
$1,047,660  compared  to $927,402 for 1997  or  a  13%  increase.
ZBI's  income stream is from core banking products and  services.
ZBI continues to benefit from strong regional and local economies
and expects continued growth. The following table indicates ZBI's
equity  position  and balance sheet trends.  The  effect  of  the
unrealized  gain or loss on securities discussed  in  Note  C  is
included in the Stockholders' Equity data.


                                                     Growth Trends
                                                (year to year in $ and %)

                                      98 to 97                 97 to 96

 Stockholders' Equity            $  688,026  or  8.4%     $  602,859  or  7.9%
 Average Assets                  $6,159,332  or  8.2%     $1,740,000  or  2.4%

Earnings Analysis

    The Company's 1998 Net Interest Income increased 13.3%.   Net
Interest Income in 1998 was $3,766,725 compared to $3,324,435 for
1997.

    Average  earning assets were $76,475,848 in 1998 compared  to
$70,925,000  in 1997.  The following table depicts the  Company's
average earning assets components in thousands of dollars and the
respective percentage relationship.

                              1998                      1997

 Reserve & FHLB Funds       $ 5,474    7%            $  2,079          3%
 Securities                  22,014   29%              28,156         40%
 Loans                       48,988   64%              40,690         57%

    Average Earning Assets  $76,476  100%             $70,925        100%

   The previous table indicates growth in average earning assets.
Management  actively  pursued increases  in  the  Company's  loan
portfolio  in 1998 and 1997. The majority of the Company's  loans
are  secured by local, single family dwellings, with a fixed rate
and 5 year balloon repricing terms.
                                
    Average deposit liabilities were $72,551,978 in 1998 compared
to  $66,812,000  in  1997.   The following  table  depicts  ZBI's
average   deposit  liabilities  components  and  the   respective
percentage relationship, dollars in thousands.

                                    1998               1997

 Other Borrowings                $    13    0%       $   -      0%
 Demand Deposits                  16,356   23%        13,269   20%
 Savings & NOW                    19,144   26%        19,809   30%
 Money Market                      4,411    6%         4,964    7%
 Certificates                     32,628   45%        28,770   43%

  Average Depositor Liability    $72,552  100%       $66,812  100%
                                
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    Marketing emphasis has been on checking products that fit the
people's  needs  in  the  local community while  emphasizing  the
Company's   community  bank  orientation.   Free   checking   for
depositors  50 years or older and student checking  accounts  are
two  examples of how the Company has adjusted its product mix  to
increase the checking customer base.  The Company plans to  offer
an  internet banking solution in 1999 while still maintaining its
community flexibility and local control.

   The  Company's net interest spread and margin are shown below.
Net  interest  spread  is the difference  between  the  yield  on
earning  assets and the cost of funding.  Net interest margin  is
net interest income as a percent of average earning assets.

                                       1998            1997

   Net Interest Spread                 3.83%           3.71%
   Net Interest Margin                 4.93%           4.69%

    The  Company's interest rate sensitivity is measured  monthly
and  considered  by  the  board  and  management.  Interest  rate
sensitivity  results from the timing differences at which  assets
and  liabilities  may be repriced as market  rates  change.   The
Company  utilizes various measurement techniques to  analyze  and
predict  interest rate sensitivity. The Company's cumulative  GAP
(Interest   Rate   Sensitive   Assets/Interest   Rate   Sensitive
Liabilities) on December 31, 1998 was 128.5% at the one year time
horizon  and 110.00% at the 24 month time horizon.  The 12  month
GAP   indicates   $8,519,000  more  assets  will   reprice   than
liabilities.  The 24 month horizon will reprice  $4,010,000  more
assets than liabilities.

    The  Company  uses  computer simulation to  predict  the  net
interest  margin  change at various interest  rate  shifts.   The
December,  1998 simulation indicates the Company's  net  interest
margin will change by less than 5.6% if interest rates move up or
down 3% at the 12 month horizon.

    The  Company sold no securities in 1998 while sales  in  1997
resulted  in  a $5,392 cumulative loss. In 1997, the Company  was
repositioning  the securities portfolio to either  effect  future
earnings,  sell less marketable items or effect the Bank's  asset
and liability position.


Bank Premises and Equipment

   Bank Premises and Equipment increased $1,373,982 to $3,067,869
at  December 31, 1998 from $1,693,887 at December 31, 1997.   The
Company  entered  into  a contract totaling  $2,916,826  for  the
construction  of  a new main office facility  to  be  located  in
Zachary, Louisiana. Construction began in March, 1998 and will be
completed during the second quarter of 1999.  Under the terms  of
the contract, disbursements totaling $1,703,220 have been made as
of December 31, 1998.






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Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses

    The  Allowance  for  Loan  Losses is  the  amount  Management
determines   necessary  to  reduce  loans  to   their   estimated
collectible amounts and to provide for future losses  in  certain
loans which are currently unidentified.

   The provision for loan losses is the amount charged to current
earnings   which   are  contributed  to  the  allowance,   hereby
maintaining  the  allowance's  integrity.  The  following   table
reflects year end Allowance and Provision totals:

                                     1998                1997

   Allowance for Losses            $858,856            $771,850
   Provision for Losses            $190,565            $ 30,854

    Management  utilizes diversification by loan type,  borrower,
purpose  and  industry  in  combination  with  individual  credit
standards  to  balance  the Company's credit  risks.   Loans  are
reviewed   to   facilitate  identification  and   monitoring   of
potentially  deteriorating  credits.   Management  considers  the
current allowance adequate to absorb potential losses.


Non-Performing Assets

    Non-performing assets include non-accrual loans, restructured
loans  and  foreclosed assets.  Loans are placed  on  non-accrual
when  a borrower's financial position has weakened or the ability
to   comply   with  contractual  agreements  becomes   reasonably
doubtful.   Restructured  loans  have  had  original  contractual
agreements  renegotiated  because  of  the  borrower's   apparent
inability to fulfill the contract.  Other Real Estate,  by  State
Law, is carried at the lower of cost or current market value  for
any asset appraised in excess of $40,000.

   The following table represents non-performing and renegotiated
assets at year end:

                                       1998           1997

   Non-Accrual Loans                 $126,829       $216,598
   Restructured Loans                   -              -
   Other Real Estate                  191,592        217,401

          Total                      $318,421       $433,999

    The  Company maintains an internal watch list for  management
purposes for loans (both performing and non-performing) that have
been  identified as requiring special monitoring.  The watch list
consists of accruing, non-accruing and restructured loans.  These
loans  have characteristics resulting in management's concern  of
the  borrower's current ability to meet the loan contract.  Watch
list totals at December 31 are:


                            1998                     1997

                         $1,474,000               $1,316,800



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   In 1998, the Company realized a $299 gain on the sale of other
real estate, similar 1997 sales resulted in a $11,684 gain.

Other Income

    Total  other income increased 1% to $665,064 at December  31,
1998  from  $658,468  at  December 31, 1997.   Of  these  totals,
service charges on deposit accounts was $497,413 during 1998  and
$505,552  in 1997.  Other operating income increased to  $167,651
at  December  31, 1998 from $158,308 at December 31, 1997.  Other
operating income includes fee income from investment sales  which
the  Company received under the terms of a contract with a  third
party  which  offers discount brokerage service at the  Company's
facility.

Other Expense

    Salaries  and employee benefits increased 1.6% to  $1,485,386
compared to $1,462,089 in 1997. Occupancy expense increased 13.8%
to  $185,397  from  $162,977 in 1997.  Other  operating  expenses
increased  5.4%  as  a  whole year of  expenses  related  to  the
Company's  inhouse  computer system  is  reflected  in  the  1998
figures  compared to the 1997 when the Company converted  in  the
middle  of  February to the new system. Year 2000 (Y2K)  expenses
accounted for $15,000 of the increase in other operating expense.

Income Tax

    The  Company's income was fully taxable in both 1998 and 1997
and expects to remain so in 1999.

Year 2000 Issues

    Management does not feel that the issues related to  Y2K  are
reasonably likely to have or will have a material effect  on  the
Company's  liquidity, capital resources, or results of operation.
The following information is given regarding this determination.

    The  Bank  purchased in February, 1997,  an  IBM  AS400  V4R2
computer  running  Peerless 21 software as its  core  application
processor.  Both  of  these mission critical  systems  have  been
successfully tested for the Y2K issues during the week of October
19,  1998. One hundred thirty other financial institutions  using
this  same software/hardware configuration have also successfully
tested  the  Peerless  21/IBM  AS400  setup.  The  other  mission
critical  system successfully tested was the interface  for  ACH,
fed  cash  letters, etc. with the Federal Reserve System  through
our  correspondent, First National Bankers Bank. All third  party
vendors  have been contacted and their products have been  tested
and replaced, if necessary.

    The Bank has had two FDIC Y2K readiness exams during the last
six months and received satisfactory results on both.



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Approximately  $15,000  was expensed  during  1998  for  software
upgrades  and  testing.  For 1999, $60,000 has been budgeted  for
these types of expenses, known and unknown.

    The  Board  of Directors of the Bank have been given  monthly
updates on the status of our Y2K readiness and have approved  the
following  policies:   (a)  Policy  for  responding  to  Customer
Inquiries Regarding Y2K; (b) Bank of Zachary 2000 Test Plan;  (c)
Bank  of  Zachary Emergency Operating Procedures and Y2K Business
Resumption  Plan.   The  Bank  is  presently  performing  a  risk
assessment of its larger customers and preliminarily these do not
represent any material financial effect on the Bank.

   This  discussion entitled "Year 2000 Issues" includes  certain
"forward  looking statements" within the meaning of  the  Private
Securities  Litigation  Act  of 1995(PSLA).   This  statement  is
included  for  the  purpose  of  availing  the  Company  of   the
protections   of  the  safe  harbor  provisions  of   the   PSLA.
Management's  ability to predict the results or  the  effects  of
Year  2000 issues is inherently uncertain and subject to  factors
that  may  cause actual results to materially differ  from  those
anticipated.   Factors that could affect actual  results  include
the  possibility  that contingency plans and remediation  efforts
will  not  operate as intended, the Bank's failure to  timely  or
completely  identify all software and hardware applications  that
require   remediation,   unexpected  costs,   and   the   general
uncertainty associated with the impact of Year 2000 issues on the
banking industry, the Bank's customers, vendors, and others  with
whom  it  conducts business.  Readers are cautioned not to  place
undue reliance on these forward looking statements.
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
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ZACHARY BANCHARES, INC.       ZACHARY BANCSHARES, INC.     BANK LOCATIONS
OFFICERS                      AND BANK OF ZACHARY
                              DIRECTORS                    MAIN OFFICE
                                                           4700 Main Street
Harry S. Morris, Jr.          Russell Bankston             Zachary, LA
President & C.E.O.            Chairman of the Board
                                                           PLAZA BRANCH
Winston E. Canning            Rodney S. Johnson            2210 HWY 64
Secretary                     Vice Chairman                Zachary, LA

J. Larry Bellard              Hardee M. Brian              CENTRAL BRANCH
Treasurer                     Winston E. Canning           13444 Hooper Road  
                              Howard L. Martin, M.D.       Baton Rouge, LA
BANK OF ZACHARY               Albert C. Mills, III, PhD.
OFFICERS                      Harry S. Morris, Jr.

Harry S. Morris, Jr.          Director Emeritus            INFORMATION
President & C.E.O.
                              A. C. Mills, Jr.          Request for additional
Winston E. Canning            Leonard F. Aguillard      information or copies
Executive Vice President                                of Form 10KSB filed
                                                        with the Securities
J. Larry Bellard                                        and Exchange Commission
Vice President                                          in Washington, D.C.
& Cashier                                               should be directed
to:
                           STOCK INFORMATION
Gerard R. "Bubba" Beatty                                Chief Financial Officer
Vice President           The Company's stock is not     Zachary Bancshares, Inc.
                         listed on any security         Post Office Box 497
Warren Couvillion        exchange.  Therefore,          Zachary,LA 70791-0497
Vice President           Zachary Bancshares, Inc.
                         does not have exchange
Kathleen Parker          data that provides high
Vice President           and low stock prices.            TRANSFER AGENT
                                                           & REGISTRAR
Judy W. Andrews          Cash dividends paid
Assistant Vice President were $1.90 per share in
                         1998 and $1.75 in 1997.        Bank of Zachary
                                                        Post Office Box 497
Ethel M. Womack                                         Zachary, LA 70791-0497
Assistant Vice President

Laura Steen
Operations Officer
                           INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Melinda White            Hannis T. Bourgeois, L.L.P.
Note Supervisor          Certified Public Accountants
& Compliance Office      2322 Tremont Dr., Suite 200
                         Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Sandra Worthy
Operations Officer



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