UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


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 27, 2005

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
 
Missouri
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
000-23406
(Commission File No.)
43-1665523
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
 
531 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
63901
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:        (573) 778-1800
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 27, 2005, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. A copy of the press release, including unaudited condensed financial information released as a part thereof, is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99 - Press Release, dated July 27, 2005
































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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 thereunto duly authorized.

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.


Date: July 28, 2005 By: /s/ Greg A. Steffens
Greg A. Steffens
President





























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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description

99 Press Release dated July 27, 2005












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