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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): April 30, 2010


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

(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)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ 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))

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

In a press release dated April 30, 2010, Porter Bancorp, Inc. announced that Maria L. Bouvette, its President and Chief Executive Officer, will make a presentation at the 2010 Gulf South Bank Conference at the Marriott Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana at 7:00 a.m. Central time on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

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

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.

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