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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 2, 2001
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Mississippi 0-30050 64-0709834
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
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152 Lameuse Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive office)
(228) 435-5511
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On January 2, 2001, Peoples Financial Corporation issued a press release
announcing the repurchase of shares of its stock.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99. Press Release issued by Peoples Financial Corporation
dated January 2, 2001, headed "Peoples Financial
Corporation Announces Share Repurchase"
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 2, 2001
PEOPLES FINANCIAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Chevis C. Swetman
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Chevis C. Swetman
Chairman, President and CEO
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99 Press Release issued by Peoples Financial Corporation
dated January 2, 2001, headed "Peoples Financial
Corporation Announces Share Repurchase"
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