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FILED AS OF DATE:		20060921
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060922
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20060921

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Porter Bancorp, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001358356
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
		IRS NUMBER:				611142247
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			KY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		EFFECT
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-133198
		FILM NUMBER:		061103168

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2500 EASTPOINT PARKWAY
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223
		BUSINESS PHONE:		502-499-4800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2500 EASTPOINT PARKWAY
		CITY:			LOUISVILLE
		STATE:			KY
		ZIP:			40223
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