Porter Bancorp, Inc. - Current report filing (8-K)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2008

PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky

001-33033

61-1142247

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223

(Address of principal executive offices)

(502) 499-4800
(Registrant's telephone number , including area code )

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

In a press release dated July 23, 2008, Porter Bancorp, Inc. announced that it will make a presentation to investors at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 9th Annual Community Bank Investor Conference in New York on Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

A copy of the press release, presentation materials and proforma financial information reconciliation table are attached hereto as, respectively, Exhibit 99.1, Exhibit 99.2 and Exhibit 99.3.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release issued by Porter Bancorp, Inc. on July 23, 2008
99.2		Presentation Materials for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 9th Annual Community Bank Investor Conference
99.3		Proforma Financial Information Reconciliation Table

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.

Date:	July 23, 2008	Porter Bancorp Inc.

		By:	/s/ David B. Pierce
			David B. Pierce
			Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description

99.1	Press Release dated July 23, 2008
99.2	Presentation Materials for Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 9th Annual Community Bank Investor Conference
99.3	Proforma Financial Information Reconciliation Table