BANCORPSOUTH is a nearly $12 BILLION-ASSET bank holding Company. The Company operates approximately 270 banking and mortgage locations in alabama. Arkansas. Louisiana. Mississippi. Tennessee and texas. In addition to providing traditional banking services. Credit cards. Mortgages. Trust and fiduciary services. It provides investment services through its subsidiary BANCORPSOUTH investment services and insurance services through its subsidiary BANCORPSOUTH insurance services. BANCORPSOUTH'S common stock is traded on the NEW york stock exchange under the symbol BXS. The Company employs approximately 4.000 people. BANCORPSOUTH has an additional location in tupelo. Miss.