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)			October 25, 2011
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana		1-11826		72-1020809
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
102 Versailles Boulevard, Lafayette, Louisiana				70501
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    337-237-8343
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On October 25, 2011, MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the Company’s earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  The Company’s earnings release, including financial highlights, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The preceding information (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K.  This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth  by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01.  OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On October 25, 2011, The Board of MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. announced a cash dividend was declared in the amount of seven cents ($.07) per share to be paid on its common stock on January 3, 2012 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2011.  The Company’s press release announcing the cash dividend  is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Supplemental information on third quarter 2011 results can be found on the Investor Relations tab of the Company’s website at www.midsouthbank.com.  A copy of the slides included under the Investor Relations tab are filed herewith as Exhibit 99.3.

Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)           Exhibits

99.1 Press Release for 3rd Quarter Earnings dated October 25, 2011.

99.2 Press Release for Quarterly Dividend dated October 25, 2011.

99.3 Supplemental Materials for 3rd Quarter 2011 - Slide Deck

Signature

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.

		MIDSOUTH BANCORP, INC.
		Registrant
By:	/s/ James R. McLemore
	James R. McLemore
	Chief Financial Officer
Date:	October 25, 2011