The First Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. For the third quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 39.973 million compared to USD 30.459 million a year ago. Net income was USD 11.917 million compared to USD 12.272 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.56 compared to USD 0.72 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.55 compared to USD 0.71 a year ago. For the nine months, net interest income was USD 113.217 million compared to USD 88.362 million a year ago. Net income was USD 37.171 million compared to USD 31.890 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.81 compared to USD 1.91 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.8 compared to USD 1.9 a year ago.