Mississippi

The First Bancshares in Hattiesburg, Miss., has named the president of the University of Southern Mississippi to its board.

Pinnacle Bancorp in Central City, Neb., has agreed to buy Woodhaven National Bank in Fort Worth, Texas.

Two Nebraska mutuals that share a name, Home Federal Savings and Loan Association, have agreed to merge.

Western Nebraska Bank in Curtis will buy a branch in Paxton, Neb., from Pony Express Community Bank.