10-Q

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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
	For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006
	OR
o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

Commission File Number 0-18832

First Financial Service Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Kentucky	61-1168311
(State or other jurisdiction	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)

2323 Ring Road
Elizabethtown, Kentucky  42701
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(270) 765-2131
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  x  No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer  o  Accelerated Filer  x  Non-Accelerated Filer  o

Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  o  No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding as of April 30, 2006
Common Stock	3,983,530shares

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.	Risk Factors
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.	Defaults upon Senior Securities
Item 4.	Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.	Other Information
Item 6.	Exhibits
	SIGNATURES

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In addition, the Corporation may make forward-looking statements in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of the Corporation. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (1) projections of revenues, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, capital structure and other financial items; (2) statements of plans and objectives of the Corporation or its management or Board of Directors; (3) statements regarding future events, actions or economic performance; and (4) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “estimate,” “strategy,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “targeted,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. In addition to those risks described under “Item 1A Risk Factors” of this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, some of the events or circumstances that could cause such differences include the following: changes in general economic conditions and economic conditions in Kentucky and the markets served by the Corporation any of which may affect, among other things, the level of non-performing assets, charge-offs, and provision expense; changes in the interest rate environment which may reduce interest margins and impact funding sources; changes in market rates and prices which may adversely impact the value of financial products including securities, loans and deposit; changes in tax laws, rules and regulations; various monetary and fiscal policies and regulations, including those determined by the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions; competition with other local and regional commercial banks, savings banks, credit unions and other non-bank financial institutions; ability to grow core businesses; ability to develop and introduce new banking-related products, services and enhancements and gain market acceptance of such products; and management’s ability to manage these and other risks.

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Item 1.

FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)

	March 31,			December 31,
	2006			2005
	(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$	20,841		$	20,451
Federal funds sold	13,000			—
Cash and cash equivalents	33,841			20,451
Securities available-for-sale	29,518			28,324
Securities held-to-maturity, fair value of $32,196 Mar (2006)
and $32,434 Dec (2005)	33,004			33,231
Total securities	62,522			61,555
Loans held for sale	743			597
Loans, net of unearned fees	650,497			642,520
Allowance for loan losses	(7,420		)	(7,377		)
Net loans receivable	643,820			635,740
Federal Home Loan Bank stock	7,296			7,194
Cash surrender value of life insurance	7,711			7,637
Premises and equipment, net	19,114			19,134
Real estate owned:
Acquired through foreclosure	861			1,022
Held for development	337			337
Other repossessed assets	60			119
Goodwill	8,384			8,384
Accrued interest receivable	3,208			3,051
Other assets	1,887			1,889
TOTAL ASSETS	$	789,041		$	766,513
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing	$	48,468		$	39,145
NOW demand	77,672			76,848
Savings	93,566			99,879
Money market	56,191			66,175
Certificates of deposit	354,674			309,059
Total deposits	630,571			591,106
Federal funds purchased	-			19,500
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank	78,334			78,375
Subordinated debentures	10,000			10,000
Accrued interest payable	381			389
Accounts payable and other liabilities	2,147			1,023
Deferred income taxes	1,341			1,379
TOTAL LIABILITIES	722,774			701,772
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Serial preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized and unissued	—			—
Common stock, $1 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 3,983,530 shares Mar (2006) and Dec (2005)	3,984			3,984
Additional paid-in capital	16,425			16,409
Retained earnings	45,873			44,291
Accumulated other comprehensive income	(15		)	57
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	66,267			64,741
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	789,041		$	766,513

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	March 31,
	2006		2005
Interest Income:
Interest and fees on loans	$	11,716	$	9,954
Interest and dividends on investments and deposits	776		676
Total interest income	12,492		10,630
Interest Expense:
Deposits	4,044		2,892
Federal Home Loan Bank advances	1,005		944
Subordinated debentures	207		158
Total interest expense	5,256		3,994
Net interest income	7,236		6,636
Provision for loan losses	89		275
Net interest income after provision for loan losses	7,147		6,361
Non-interest Income:
Customer service fees on deposit accounts	1,232		1,120
Gain on sale of mortgage loans	163		184
Brokerage commissions	82		78
Gain on sale of investments	—		381
Other income	235		258
Total non-interest income	1,712		2,021
Non-interest Expense:
Employee compensation and benefits	2,977		2,778
Office occupancy expense and equipment	552		494
Marketing and advertising	206		188
Outside services and data processing	616		597
Bank franchise tax	219		203
Other expense	839		884
Total non-interest expense	5,409		5,144
Income before income taxes	3,450		3,238
Income taxes	1,112		1,052
Net Income	$	2,338	$	2,186
Shares applicable to basic income per share	3,983,530		4,012,250
Basic income per share	$	0.59	$	0.54
Shares applicable to diluted income per share	4,015,975		4,032,046
Diluted income per share	$	0.58	$	0.54

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006			2005
Net Income	$	2,338		$	2,186
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on securities	(109		)	(248		)
Reclassification of realized amount	—			(381		)
Net unrealized gain (loss) recognized in comprehensive income	(109		)	(629		)
Tax effect	37			214
Total other comphrehensive income (loss)	(72		)	(415		)
Comprehensive Income	$	2,266		$	1,771

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Three Months Ended March 31, 2006
(Dollars In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)

									Accumulated
									Other
				Additional					Comprehensive
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Retained			Income, Net of
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Earnings			Tax			Total
Balance, December 31, 2005	3,984	$	3,984	$	16,409	$	44,291		$	57		$	64,741
Net income						2,338						2,338
Compensation expense for stock options				16								16
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale, net of tax									(72		)	(72		)
Cash dividends declared ($.19 per share)	—	—		—		(756		)	—			(756		)
Balance, March 31, 2006	3,984	$	3,984	$	16,425	$	45,873		$	(15	)	$	66,267

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars In Thousands)
(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2006			2005
Operating Activities:
Net income	$	2,338		$	2,186
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for loan losses	89			275
Depreciation on premises and equipment	342			301
Federal Home Loan Bank stock dividends	(102		)	(76		)
Net amortization (accretion) available-for-sale	3			91
Net amortization (accretion) held-to-maturity	8			15
Gain on sale of investments available-for-sale	—			(381		)
Gain on sale of mortgage loans	(163		)	(184		)
Origination of loans held for sale	(9,183		)	(9,758		)
Proceeds on sale of loans held for sale	9,200			10,440
Changes in:
Cash surrender value of life insurance	(74		)	(72		)
Interest receivable	(157		)	(76		)
Other assets	2			(486		)
Interest payable	(8		)	(20		)
Accounts payable and other liabilities	1,123			1,306
Net cash from operating activities	3,418			3,561
Investing Activities:
Sales of securities available-for-sale	—			1,431
Purchases of securities available-for-sale	(1,851		)	(18,185		)
Maturities of securities available-for-sale	545			—
Maturities of securities held-to-maturity	219			574
Net change in loans	(7,803		)	4,539
Net purchases of premises and equipment	(322		)	(912		)
Net cash from investing activities	(9,212		)	(12,553		)
Financing Activities
Net change in deposits	39,465			2,663
Change in federal funds purchased	(19,500		)	—
Repayments to Federal Home Loan Bank	(41		)	(44		)
Compensation expense for stock options	16			—
Proceeds from stock options exercised	—			57
Dividends paid	(756		)	(694		)
Net cash from financing activities	19,184			1,982
(Decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents	13,390			(7,010		)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	20,451			35,910
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	33,841		$	28,900

See notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Notes To Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of First Financial Service Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, First Federal Savings Bank. First Federal Savings Bank has three wholly owned subsidiaries, First Service Corporation of Elizabethtown, First Heartland Mortgage Company and First Federal Office Park, LLC. Unless the text clearly suggests otherwise, references to “us,” “we,” or “our” include First Financial Service Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ending March 31, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the year ending December 31, 2006. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Corporation’s annual report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005.

Stock Dividends — We declared a 10% stock dividend on September 20, 2005 to our shareholders of record as of October 7, 2005, payable on October 21, 2005. The payment of this dividend is in addition to the regular quarterly cash dividend. Per share amounts have been restated for the impact of the stock dividend.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards — We adopted (“SFAS No. 123R”), “Share-Based Payment” on January 1, 2006. SFAS No. 123R is a revision of FASB Statement 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and its related implementation guidance. SFAS No. 123R requires all public companies to record compensation cost for stock options provided to employees in return for employee service. The cost is measured at the fair value of the options when granted, and this cost is expensed over the employee service period, which is normally the vesting period of the options. Compensation cost is recorded for prior option grants that vest after the date of adoption. The effect on results of operations will depend on the level of future option grants and the calculation of the fair value of the options granted at such future date, as well as the vesting periods provided, and so they cannot currently be predicted. Existing options that will vest after adoption date are expected to result in additional compensation expense of approximately $62,000 in 2006, $56,000 in 2007, $56,000 in 2008 and $42,000 in 2009. For the quarter ended March 31, 2006, we recorded $16,000 in additional compensation expense related to stock options. There will be no significant effect on financial position as total equity will not change.

Reclassifications — Certain amounts have been reclassified in the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period classifications.

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2.SECURITIES

The amortized cost basis and fair values of securities are as follows:

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrealized		Unrealized
(Dollars in thousands)	Cost		Gains		Losses			Fair Value
Securities available-for-sale:
March 31, 2006:
U. S. Treasury and agencies	$	6,490	$	—	$	(43	)	$	6,447
Mortgage-backed	11,016		—		(301		)	10,715
Equity	1,353		594		—			1,947
State and municipal	6,652		12		(285		)	6,379
Corporate	4,030		—		—			4,030
Total	$	29,541	$	606	$	(629	)	$	29,518
December 31, 2005:
U. S. Treasury and agencies	$	6,486	$	—	$	(49	)	$	6,437
Mortgage-backed	11,558		—		(256		)	11,302
Equity	1,353		638		—			1,991
State and municipal	5,803		14		(259		)	5,558
Corporate	3,036		—		—			3,036
Total	$	28,236	$	652	$	(564	)	$	28,324

			Gross		Gross
	Amortized		Unrecognized		Unrecognized
	Cost		Gains		Losses			Fair Value
Securities held-to-maturity:
March 31, 2006:
U.S. Treasury and agencies	$	26,096	$	—	$	(601	)	$	25,495
Mortgage-backed	4,908		2		(209		)	4,701
Corporate	2,000		—		—			2,000
Total	$	33,004	$	2	$	(810	)	$	32,196
December 31, 2005:
U.S. Treasury and agencies	$	26,095	$	—	$	(607	)	$	25,488
Mortgage-backed	5,136		2		(207		)	4,931
Corporate	2,000		15		—			2,015
Total	$	33,231	$	17	$	(814	)	$	32,434

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3.LOANS

Loans are summarized as follows:

	March 31,			December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006			2005
Commercial	$	38,105		$	36,004
Real estate commercial	356,777			353,637
Real estate construction	17,088			13,579
Residential mortgage	143,514			142,727
Consumer and home equity	64,177			66,208
Indirect consumer	31,951			31,577
Loans held for sale	743			597
	652,355			644,329
Less:
Net deferred loan origination fees	(1,115		)	(1,212		)
Allowance for loan losses	(7,420		)	(7,377		)
	(8,535		)	(8,589		)
Loans	$	643,820		$	635,740

The allowance for loan loss is summarized as follows:

	As of and For the
	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006			2005
Balance, beginning of period	$	7,377		$	6,489
Provision for loan losses	89			275
Charge-offs	(107		)	(140		)
Recoveries	61			77
Balance, end of period	$	7,420		$	6,701

Impaired loans are summarized as follows. There were no impaired loans for the periods presented without an allowance allocation.

	As of and For the		As of and For the
	Three Months Ended		Year Ended
	March 31,		December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006		2005
End of period impaired loans	$	7,101	$	6,232
Amount of allowance for loan loss allocated	1,431		1,445

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We report non-performing loans as impaired. Our non-performing loans by source were as follows:

	March 31,		December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006		2005
Restructured	$	3,309	$	3,104
Loans past due over 90 days still on accrual	—		—
Non accrual loans	3,792		3,128
Total	$	7,101	$	6,232

4.EARNINGS PER SHARE

The reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2006		2005
Net income available to common shareholders	$	2,338	$	2,186
Basic EPS:
Weighted average common shares	3,983		4,012
Diluted EPS:
Weighted average common shares	3,983		4,012
Dilutive effect of stock options	33		20
Weighted average common and incremental shares	4,016		4,032
Earnings Per Share:
Basic	$	0.59	$	0.54
Diluted	$	0.58	$	0.54

All of the outstanding stock options for the March 31, 2006 and 2005 periods were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share.

5.STOCK OPTION PLAN

Under the 1998 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“the Plan”), we may grant either incentive or non-qualified stock options to key employees for an aggregate of 182,600 shares of our common stock at not less than fair value at the date such options are granted. We believe that the ability to award stock options and other forms of stock-based incentive compensation can assist us in attracting and retaining key employees. Stock-based incentive compensation is also a means to align the interests of key employees with those of our shareholders by providing awards intended to reward recipients for our long-term growth. The option to purchase shares vest over periods of one to five years and expire ten years after the date of grant. We issue new shares of common stock upon the exercise of stock options. At March 31, 2006 options available for future grant under the Plan totaled 35,640. Compensation cost related to the Plan that was charged against earnings for the period ended March 31, 2006 was $16,000.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model that uses various weighted-average assumptions. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected volatility is based on the fluctuation in the price of a share of stock over the period for which the option is being valued and the expected life of the options granted represents the period of time the options are expected to be outstanding.

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The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 if expense was measured using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Net income:
As reported	$	2,186
Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method	(33		)
Pro-forma	$	2,153
Earnings per share:
Basic      As Reported	$	0.54
Pro-forma	0.53
Diluted   As Reported	$	0.54
Pro-forma	0.53

A summary of option activity under the Plan as of March 31, 2006 is presented below:

				Weighted
		Weighted		Average
	Number	Average		Remaining	Aggregate
	of	Exercise		Contractual	Intrinsic
(Dollars In Thousands)	Options	Price		Term	Value
Outstanding, beginning of period	130,977	$	20.26
Granted during period	—	—
Exercised during the period	—	—
Outstanding, end of period	130,977	$	20.26	6.2	$	899,576
Eligible for exercise at period end	87,527	$	18.68	5.0	$	433,336

There were no options granted for the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the period ended March 31, 2005 was $15,864. There were no options exercised, modified or settled in cash for the period ended March 31, 2006.

As of March 31, 2006 there was $209,286 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.9 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 was $56,240 and $43,007 respectively. Cash received from option exercise under all share-based payment arrangements for the period ended March 31, 2005 was $56,562. There were no options exercised for the period ended March 31, 2006.

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Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

We conduct operations in 14 full-service banking centers in six contiguous counties in Central Kentucky along the Interstate 65 corridor. Our markets range from the major metropolitan area of Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky approximately 40 miles north of our headquarters in Elizabethtown, Kentucky to Hart County, Kentucky, approximately 30 miles south of Elizabethtown. Our markets are supported by a diversified industry base and have a regional population of over 1 million.

We serve the needs and cater to the economic strengths of the local communities in which we operate and strive to provide a high level of personal and professional customer service. We offer a variety of financial services to our retail and commercial banking customers. These services include personal and corporate banking services and personal investment financial counseling services.

Throughour personal investment financial counseling services, we offer a wide variety of mutual funds, equity investments, and fixed and variable annuities.

We invest in the wholesale capital markets through the management of our security portfolio and use various forms of wholesale funding. The security portfolio contains a variety of instruments, including callable debentures, taxable and non-taxable debentures, fixed and adjustable rate mortgage backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations.

Our results of operations depend primarily on net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Our operations are also affected by non-interest income, such as service charges, insurance agency revenue, loan fees, gains and losses from the sale of mortgage loans and gains from the sale of real estate held for development. Our principal operating expenses, aside from interest expense, consist of compensation and employee benefits, occupancy costs, data processing expense and provisions for loan losses.

This discussion and analysis covers material changes in the financial condition since December 31, 2005 and material changes in the results of operations for the three-month period ending, March 31, 2006 as compared to 2005. It should be read in conjunction with “Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005.

OVERVIEW

Our emphasis over the past several years has been focused on the enhancement and expansion of our retail and commercial banking network in our core markets as well as establishing our presence in the Metro Louisville market. Our five county core markets, where we have a combined 22% market share, has become increasingly competitive with several new bank branches entering our markets in the past few years. In order to protect and grow our market share, we enhanced several of our new facilities and anticipate several new facilities over the next few years. In addition to the enhancement and expansion in our core markets, we began establishing our presence in the Metro Louisville market. The Metro Louisville market of Jefferson County is contiguous to our five county core markets. Approximately 75% of the deposit base in the Metro Louisville market is controlled by six out-of-state banks. While the market is very competitive, we believe this creates an opportunity for smaller community banks with more power to make decisions locally. We believe our investment in these initiatives along with our continued commitment to a high level of customer service will enhance our existing market share and our development in the Metro Louisville market.

The enhancement of our retail branch network continues to produce encouraging results. Total deposits have grown at a 6% compound annual growth rate over the past four years. Total deposits were $630.6 million at March 31, 2006. The development of the retail branch network into the Metro Louisville market also yielded positive results. We have a combined $43.3 million in deposits in our two new full-service facilities in the Metro Louisville market, representing a 44% increase in deposits by these offices for the first quarter of 2006 following a 71% increase in deposits for the year of 2005. We opened these new facilities in the second quarter of 2004 to support our growing customer base in this market. Twenty-one percent of our loan portfolio is located in the Metro Louisville market.

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Our emphasis on commercial lending has resulted in a 6% compound annual growth rate in the total loan portfolio and a 33% compound annual growth rate in commercial loans over the past four years. Commercial loans were $412.0 million at March 31, 2006, an increase of $8.8 million from December 31, 2005.

The growth in the commercial loan portfolio, coupled with the rising interest rate environment, has favorably impacted the level of interest income generated. Net interest margin increased to 4.09% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to 3.90% a year ago. This has resulted in a $600,000 increase in net interest income to $7.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the same period in 2005. The increasing short-term interest rate environment positively impacted net interest margin due to the adjustable rate commercial loans in the loan portfolio. However, the net interest margin is likely to compress in future quarters as short-term interest rates peak and the cost of deposits continue to rise. The cost of deposits typically lag the increase in adjustable loan rates due to certificates of deposit which mature over a longer period of time than immediately adjustable loan rates.

Our asset quality remains favorable. Net charge-offs as a percent of average total loans were 0.03% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compare to 0.04% for the quarter ended a year ago. The allowance for loan losses as a percent of total loans, decreased to 1.14% at March 31, 2006 compared to 1.15% at December 31, 2005. The percentage of non-performing loans to total loans was 1.09% at March 31, 2006, compared to 0.97% at December 31, 2005.

Provision for loan loss expense decreased $186,000 to $89,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to $275,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. We recorded a smaller provision for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 as a result of an improvement in the condition of one our classified loans. In addition, we experienced a higher provision for loan loss in the first quarter of the prior year resulting from two classified loans that were downgraded to substandard for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. This resulted in a decrease in provision expense for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2005.

Non-interest income decreased $309,000 to $1.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The decrease was primarily the result of a $381,000 gain on the sale of investment securities recorded in the first quarter of 2005. No gains on the sale of investments were recorded for the first quarter of 2006. Customer service fees on deposit accounts increased $112,000, or 10% to $1.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the $1.1 million for the same period a year ago.

Non-interest expense increased $265,000, or 5% to $5.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the same period a year ago. The primary contributing factors to this increase were the additional operating and employee compensation expenses related to the recent expansion efforts. Our efficiency ratio was 60% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to 59% for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Our accounting and reporting policies comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and conform to general practices within the banking industry. The accounting policy relating to the allowance for loan losses is critical to the understanding of our results of operations since the application of this policy requires significant management assumptions and estimates that could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change.

Allowance for Loan Losses — We maintain an allowance sufficient to absorb probable incurred credit losses existing in the loan portfolio. The Allowance for Loan Loss Review Committee evaluates the allowance for loan losses on a quarterly basis. We estimate the allowance using past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of the underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. While we estimate the allowance for loan losses based in part on historical losses within each loan category, estimates for losses within the commercial real estate portfolio are more dependent upon credit analysis and recent payment performance. Allocations of the allowance may be made for specific loans or loan categories, but the entire allowance is available for any loan that, in management’s judgment, should be charged off.

The allowance consists of specific and general components. The specific component relates to loans that are individually classified as impaired or loans otherwise classified as substandard or doubtful. The general component covers non-classified loans and is based on historical loss experience adjusted for current factors. The methodology for allocating the allowance for loan and lease losses takes into account our strategic plan to increase our emphasis on commercial and consumer lending. We increase the amount of the allowance allocated to commercial loans and

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consumer loans in response to the growth of the commercial and consumer loan portfolios and management’s recognition of the higher risks and loan losses in these lending areas. Allowance estimates are developed with actual loss experience adjusted for current economic conditions. Allowance estimates are considered a prudent measurement of the risk in the loan portfolio and are applied to individual loans based on loan type.

Based on our calculation, an allowance of $7.4 millionor 1.14% of total loans was our estimate of probable losses within the loan portfolio as ofMarch 31, 2006.This estimate resulted in a provision for loan losses on the income statement of$89,000 for the quarter.If the mix and amount of future charge off percentages differ significantly from those assumptions used by management in making its determination, the allowance for loan losses and provision for loan losses on the income statement could be materially affected.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was $2.3 million or $0.58 per share diluted compared to $2.2 million or $0.54 per share diluted for the same period in 2005. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in net-interest income of $600,000, a decrease in provision for loan loss expense of $186,000, and a decrease in the number of shares outstanding.Our book value per common share increased from $15.18 at March 31, 2005 to $16.63 at March 31, 2006.Annualized net income for 2006 generated a return on average assets of 1.23% and a return on average equity of 14.36%.These compare with a return on average assets of 1.18% and a return on average equity of 14.35% for the 2005 period also annualized.

Net Interest Income-The principal source of our revenue is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income on interest-earning assets, such as loans and securities and the interest expense on liabilities used to fund those assets, such as interest-bearing deposits and borrowings. Net interest income is impacted by both changes in the amount and composition of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities as well as market interest rates.

On an annualized basis, the net interest margin as a percent of average earning assets increased19 basis points to 4.09% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to 3.90% for the 2005 period.Increasing interest rates and an increase in average earning assets improved net interest margin for the periods presented. Average interest earning assets increased $30.9 million for the 2006 period compared to 2005. The yield on earning assets averaged 7.05% for the 2006 period compared to an average yield on earning assets of 6.25% for the same period in 2005. The prime-lending rate has increased 375 basis points from the time the Federal Open Market Committee began increasing short-term interest rates in June 2004 through the end of the first quarter of 2006. However, the net interest margin is likely to compress in future quarters as short-term interest rates peak and the cost of deposits continue to rise. The cost of deposits typically lags behind the increase in adjustable rate loans because certificates of deposit generally mature over longer periods than immediately adjustable rate loans.

Our cost of funds averaged 3.23% during the 2006 quarter compared to an average cost of funds of 2.53% for the same period in 2005.Deposit costs have accelerated due to the re-pricing of certificate of deposit maturities rolling off at lower rates into current higher interest rates in addition to our higher rates paid on our money market products. Going forward, our cost of funds is expected to increase as interest rates paid on deposit products have become increasingly competitive with the recent upward trend in interest rates.

The net result of the above factors was an increase in net interest income of $600,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to the same three-month period a year ago.

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AVERAGE BALANCE SHEET

The following table provides information relating to our average balance sheet and reflects the average yield on assets and average cost of liabilities for the periods indicated. Dividing income or expense by the average monthly balance of assets or liabilities, respectively, derives such yields and costs for the periods presented.

	Quarter Ended March 31,
	2006							2005
	Average					Average		Average					Average
(Dollars in thousands)	Balance			Interest		Yield/Cost(5)		Balance			Interest		Yield/Cost(5)
ASSETS
Interest earning assets:
U.S. Treasury and agencies	$	32,533		$	249	3.10	%	$	49,623		$	324	2.65	%
Mortgage-backed securities	16,079			170		4.29		8,445			80		3.84
Equity securities	1,999			18		3.65		2,673			40		6.07
State and political subdivision securities(1)	5,876			94		6.49		991			15		6.14
Corporate bonds	5,292			81		6.21		2,065			23		4.52
Loans(2)(3)(4)	644,079			11,716		7.38		599,006			9,954		6.74
FHLB stock	7,195			102		5.75		6,846			76		4.5
Interest bearing deposits	7,877			94		4.89		20,409			123		2.44
Total interest earning assets	720,930			12,524		7.05		690,058			10,635		6.25
Less: Allowance for loan losses	(7,362		)					(6,502		)
Non-interest earning assets	58,493							59,880
Total assets	$	772,061						$	743,436
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Interest bearing liabilities:
Savings accounts	$	98,670		$	632	2.60	%	$	78,122		$	222	1.15	%
NOW and money market accounts	131,450			481		1.48		155,938			512		1.33
Certificates of deposit and other time deposits	333,919			2,931		3.56		316,494			2,158		2.77
Federal funds purchased	7,076			74		4.24		—			—		—
FHLB advances	78,350			931		4.82		78,877			944		4.85
Trust preferred securities	10,000			207		8.40		10,000			158		6.41
Total interest bearing liabilities	659,465			5,256		3.23		639,431			3,994		2.53
Non-interest bearing liabilities:
Non-interest bearing deposits	42,418							39,442
Other liabilities	4,130							3,617
Total liabilities	706,013							682,490
Stockholders' equity	66,048							60,946
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	772,061						$	743,436
Net interest income				$	7,268						$	6,641
Net interest spread						3.82	%						3.72	%
Net interest margin						4.09	%						3.90	%

(1)Taxable equivalent yields are calculated assuming a 34% federal income tax rate.

(2)Includes loan fees, immaterial in amount, in both interest income and the calculation of yield on loans.

(3)Calculations include non-accruing loans in the average loan amounts outstanding.

(4)Includes loans held for sale.

(5)Annualized

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RATE/VOLUME ANALYSIS

The table below provides information regarding changes in interest income and interest expense for the periods indicated. For each category of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, information is provided on changes attributable to (1) changes in rate (changes in rate multiplied by old volume); (2) changes in volume (change in volume multiplied by old rate); and (3) changes in rate-volume (change in rate multiplied by change in volume). Changes in rate-volume are proportionately allocated between rate and volume variance.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2006 vs. 2005
	Increase (decrease)
	Due to change in
							Net
(Dollars in thousands)	Rate			Volume			Change
Interest income:
U.S. Treasury and agencies	$	49		$	(124	)	$	(75	)
Mortgage-backed securities	10			80			90
Equity securities	(13		)	(9		)	(22		)
State and political subdivision securities	1			78			79
Corporate bonds	58			—			58
Loans	981			780			1,761
FHLB stock	22			4			26
Interest bearing deposits	76			(104		)	(28		)
Total interest earning assets	1,184			705			1,889
Interest expense:
Savings accounts	339			71			410
NOW and money market accounts	55			(86		)	(31		)
Certificates of deposit and other
time deposits	649			124			773
Federal funds purchased	56			18			74
FHLB advances	(7		)	(6		)	(13		)
Trust Preferred Securities	49			—			49
Total interest bearing liabilities	1,141			121			1,262
Net change in net interest income	$	43		$	584		$	627

Non-Interest Income and Non-Interest Expense

The following tables provide a comparison of the components of non-interest income and expenses for the periods ended March 31, 2006 and 2005. The tables show the dollar and percentage change from 2005 to 2006. Below each table is a discussion of significant changes and trends.

(Dollars in thousands)	2006		2005		Change			%
Non-interest income
Customer service fees on deposit accounts	$	1,232	$	1,120	$	112		10.0	%
Gain on sale of mortgage loans	163		184		(21		)	(11.4	)%
Gain on sale of investments	-		381		(381		)	(100.0	)%
Brokerage commissions	82		78		4			5.1	%
Other income	235		258		(23		)	(8.9	)%
	$	1,712	$	2,021	$	(309	)	(15.3	)%

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Growth in customer service fees on deposit accounts, our largest component of non-interest income, is primarily due to growth in customer deposits, overdraft fee income on retail checking accounts and the sale of fee-based products for 2006. We continue to increase our customer base through cross-selling opportunities and marketing initiatives and promotions. We undertook a renewed emphasis on growing our checking account base during 2005 to better enhance our profitability and franchise value and will continue this emphasis. This initiative initially began in late 2004 with the introduction of 10 new checking account products and/or significant enhancements to existing products. We also introduced two new checking account products in 2005 geared toward customers on check systems who would not normally qualify for a standard checking account. We expect the increase in checking accounts we experienced in 2005 and the first quarter of 2006 to continue. This will positively impact our level of customer service fees on deposit accounts.

Through our mortgage banking subsidiary, First Heartland Mortgage Company, we originate qualified VA, KHC, RHC and conventional secondary market loans and sell them into the secondary market with servicing rights released. For the first quarter of 2006, gain on sale of mortgage loans decreased $21,000 compared to the 2005 quarter. However, we expect the gain on sale of mortgage loans to remain consistent with the levels reached in 2005.

We invest in various types of liquid assets, including United States Treasury obligations, securities of various federal agencies, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds, mutual funds, stocks and others. During the first quarter of 2006 we did not record any gains on the sale of investments compared to $381,000 in recorded gains for the 2005 period. Gains on investment securities are infrequent in nature and are not a consistent recurring source of income.

During the fourth quarter of 2004 we made the decision to outsource our trust operations and implemented this plan during 2005. Included in other income for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005 is income from trust operations of $11,000 and $39,000 respectively. This source of non-interest income will largely be eliminated in future periods.

(Dollars in thousands)	2006		2005		Change			%
Non-interest expenses
Employee compensation and benefits	$	2,977	$	2,778	$	199		7.2	%
Office occupancy expense and equipment	552		494		58			11.7	%
Marketing and advertising	206		188		18			9.6	%
Outside services and data processing	616		597		19			3.2	%
Bank franchise tax	219		203		16			7.9	%
Other expense	839		884		(45		)	(5.1	)%
	$	5,409	$	5,144	$	265		5.2	%

Employee compensation and benefits is the largest component of non-interest expense. The increase in compensation expense was due to the increase in staff needed for our continued growth and expansion as well as annual raises. We look for a continued increase in employee compensation and benefits expense in line with recent trends, as we progress with our retail expansion and market efforts. Also included in employee compensation and benefits expense for the 2006 period is $16,000, due to a change in accounting rules in which compensation expense related to stock options is recorded.

Office occupancy expense and equipment, marketing and advertising, and outside services and data processing increased due to additional operating expenses related to our expansion efforts. We anticipate the increased level of non-interest expense to continue in 2006 with continued retail expansion and market share efforts. We started construction on a new full service-banking center in Elizabethtown, KY with plans of opening in May 2006. We will begin construction on a third facility in Jefferson County to begin in the second quarter of 2006 with the anticipation of opening in early 2007. We are also considering other possible locations within the core market area to grow our 22% market share. Our efficiency ratio was 60% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to 59% for the 2005 quarter.

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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

Total assets at March 31, 2006 increased to $789.0 million compared to $766.5 million at December 31, 2005, an increase of $22.5 million. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in deposits of $39.5 million. The growth in deposits was used to pay off $19.5 million in federal funds purchased and to fund $8.1 million in loans. The remaining funding increased federal funds sold by $13.0 million.

Loans

Net loans increased $8.1 million to $643.8 million at March 31, 2006 compared to $635.7 million at December 31, 2005. Our commercial, commercial real estate and real estate construction portfolios increased $8.8 million to $412 million at March 31, 2006. For the 2006 period, these loans comprised 63% of the total loan portfolio compared to 58% at March 31, 2005. Offsetting this growth was a $2.0 million, or 3.1% decrease in the consumer and home equity loan portfolio to $64.2 million at March 31, 2006, compared to $66.2 million at December 31, 2005.

	March 31,			December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006			2005
Commercial	$	38,105		$	36,004
Real estate commercial	356,777			353,637
Real estate construction	17,088			13,579
Residential mortgage	143,514			142,727
Consumer and home equity	64,177			66,208
Indirect consumer	31,951			31,577
Loans held for sale	743			597
	652,355			644,329
Less:
Net deferred loan origination fees	(1,115		)	(1,212		)
Allowance for loan losses	(7,420		)	(7,377		)
	(8,535		)	(8,589		)
Loans	$	643,820		$	635,740

Allowance and Provision for Loan Losses

Our financial performance depends on the quality of the loans we originate and management’s ability to assess the degree of risk in existing loans when it determines the allowance for loan losses. An increase in loan charge-offs or non-performing loans or an inadequate allowance for loan losses could reduce net interest income, net income and capital and limit the range of products and services we can offer.

The Allowance for Loan Loss Review Committee evaluates the allowance for loan losses quarterly to maintain a level sufficient to absorb probable incurred credit losses existing in the loan portfolio. Periodic provisions to the allowance are made as needed. The allowance is determined based on the application of loss estimates to graded loans by categories. The amount of the provision for loan losses necessary to maintain an adequate allowance is also based upon an analysis of such factors as changes in lending policies and procedures; underwriting standards; collection; charge-off and recovery history; changes in national and local economic business conditions and developments; changes in the characteristics of the portfolio; ability and depth of lending management and staff; changes in the trend of the volume and severity of past due, non-accrual and classified loans; troubled debt restructuring and other loan modifications; and results of regulatory examinations.

The methodology for allocating the allowance for loan and lease losses takes into account our strategic plan to increase our emphasis on commercial and consumer lending. We increase the amount of the allowance allocated to commercial loans and consumer loans in response to the growth of the commercial and consumer loan portfolios and management’s recognition of the higher risks and loan losses in these lending areas. The indirect consumer loan program is comprised of new and used automobile, motorcycle and all terrain vehicle loans originated on our behalf by a select group of auto dealers within the our service area. The indirect loan program involves a greater degree of risk and is evaluated quarterly and monitored by the Board of Directors. In light of the greater charge-offs from indirect consumer loans compared to direct consumer loans, proportionally more of the allowance for consumer loans is allocated for indirect loans than direct loans. As the indirect loan program has evolved, dealer analysis and underwriting standards have been refined to improve the loan loss experience of the program. Estimating the allowance is a continuous process. In this regard, the Allowance for Loan Loss Review Committee continues to

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monitor the performance of indirect consumer loans as well as our other loan products and updates estimates as the evidence warrants.

The following table shows an analysis of loan loss experience for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2006			2005
Balance at beginning of period	$	7,377		$	6,489
Loans charged-off:
Real estate mortgage	2			4
Consumer	105			136
Commercial	—
Total charge-offs	107			140
Recoveries:
Real estate mortgage	2			1
Consumer	59			76
Commercial	—			—
Total recoveries	61			77
Net loans charged-off	46			63
Provision for loan losses	89			275
Balance at end of period	$	7,420		$	6,701
Allowance for loan losses to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)	1.14		%	1.12		%
Annualized net charge-offs to average loans outstanding	0.03		%	0.04		%
Allowance for loan losses to total non-performing loans	104		%	124		%

The provision for loan losses decreased $186,000, to $89,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to the 2005 period. We recorded a smaller provision for the 2006 period. An improvement in the condition of one of our classified loans offset an increase in provision expense related to higher levels of classified assets for the first quarter of 2006. In addition, we experienced a higher provision for loan loss in the first quarter of the prior year resulting from two classified loans downgraded to substandard. The combination resulted in a decrease in provision expense for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. The total allowance for loan losses increased $719,000 to $7.4 million from March 31, 2005 to March 31, 2006. The increase in the allowance was related to an $8.1 million increase in net loans for 2006 compared to 2005, in conjunction with a $4.2 million increase in classified loans for the 2006 period compared to the 2005 period.

Federal regulations require insured institutions to classify their own assets on a regular basis. The regulations provide for three categories of classified loans — substandard, doubtful and loss. Assets classified as substandard or doubtful require the institution to establish general allowances for loan losses. If an asset or portion thereof is classified as loss, the insured institution must either establish specified allowances for loan losses in the amount of 100% of the portion of the asset classified loss, or charge off such amount. At March 31, 2006, on the basis of management’s review of the loan portfolio, we had $12.2 million of assets classified substandard,$924,000 classified as doubtful, and$27,000 of assets classified as loss.At March 31, 2005, on the basis of management’s review of the loan portfolio, we had $8.0 million assets classified substandard, $970,000 million classified as doubtful, and $89,000 of assets classified as loss. The $4.2 million increase in substandard assets for March 31, 2006was primarily the result of four credit relationships.These credit relationships were a $1.5 million commercial real estate relationship, a $1.2 million commercial relationship, a $763,000 commercial relationship and a $680,000 commercial real estate relationship.

Loans are classified according to estimated loss as follows: Substandard-2.5% to 35%; Doubtful-5% to 50%; and Loss-100%. We additionally provide an allowance estimate for probable incurred losses in non-classified loans ranging from .20% to 3.50%. Although we may allocate a portion of the allowance to specific loans or

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loan categories, the entire allowance is available for active charge-offs. Allowance estimates are developed with actual loss experience adjusted for current economic conditions. Allowance estimates are considered a prudent measurement of the risk in the loan portfolio and are applied to individual loans based on loan type.

Non-Performing Assets

Non-performing assets consist of certain restructured loans for which interest rate or other terms have been renegotiated, loans on which interest is no longer accrued, real estate acquired through foreclosure and repossessed assets. We do not have any loans greater than 90 days past due still on accrual. Loans, including impaired loans under SFAS 114, are placed on non-accrual status when they become past due 90 days or more as to principal or interest, unless they are adequately secured and in the process of collection. Loans are considered impaired if full principal or interest payments are not anticipated in accordance with the contractual loan terms. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate or at the fair value of the collateral if the loan is secured by collateral.

Loans are reviewed on a regular basis and normal collection procedures are implemented when a borrower fails to make a required payment on a loan. If the delinquency on a mortgage loan exceeds 90 days and is not cured through normal collection procedures or an acceptable arrangement is not worked out with the borrower, we institute measures to remedy the default, including commencing a foreclosure action. Consumer loans generally are charged off when a loan is deemed uncollectible by management and any available collateral has been disposed of. Commercial business and real estate loan delinquencies are handled on an individual basis by management with the advice of legal counsel.

Interest income on loans is recognized on the accrual basis except for those loans in a non-accrual of income status. The accrual of interest on impaired loans is discontinued when management believes, after consideration of economic and business conditions and collection efforts that the borrowers’ financial condition is such that collection of interest is doubtful, typically after the loan becomes 90 days delinquent. When interest accrual is discontinued, existing accrued interest is reversed and interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received.

Real estate acquired as a result of foreclosure or by deed in lieu of foreclosure is classified as real estate owned until such time as it is sold. New and used automobile, motorcycle and all terrain vehicles acquired as a result of foreclosure are classified as repossessed assets until they are sold. When such property is acquired it is recorded at the lower of the unpaid principal balance of the related loan or its fair market value. Any write-down of the property at the time of acquisition is charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent gains and losses are included in non-interest income and non-interest expense.

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The following table sets forth information with respect to non-performing assets for the periods indicated.

	March 31,			December 31,
(Dollar in thousands)	2006			2005
Restructured	$	3,309		$	3,104
Past due 90 days still on accrual	—			—
Loans on non-accrual status	3,792			3,128
Total non-performing loans	7,101			6,232
Real estate acquired through foreclosure	861			1,022
Other repossessed assets	60			119
Total non-performing assets	$	8,022		$	7,373
Interest income that would have been earned on non-performing loans	$	524		$	432
Interest income recognized on non-performing loans	235			219
Ratios:    Non-performing loans to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)	1.09		%	0.97		%
Non-performing assets to total loans (excluding loans held for sale)	1.23		%	1.15		%

Non-performing assets for the 2006 period include $3.3 million in restructured commercial, residential mortgage and consumer loans.The restructured loans primarily consist of four credit relationships aggregating $3.1 million, including a $2.2 million commercial relationship, a $249,000 commercial relationship, a $208,000 commercial relationship and a $449,000 residential mortgage relationship. The terms of these loans have been renegotiated to reduce the rate of interest and extend the term thus reducing the amount of cash flow required from the borrower to service the loans. The terms of the restructured loans are currently being met.

Investment Securities

Interest on securities provides us our largest source of interest income after interest on loans, constituting 6.2% of the total interest income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. The securities portfolio serves as a source of liquidity and earnings and contributes to the management of interest rate risk. We have the authority to invest in various types of liquid assets, including short-term United States Treasury obligations and securities of various federal agencies, obligations of states and political subdivisions, corporate bonds, certificates of deposit at insured savings and loans and banks, bankers’ acceptances, and federal funds. We may also invest a portion of our assets in certain commercial paper and corporate debt securities. We are also authorized to invest in mutual funds and stocks whose assets conform to the investments that we are authorized to make directly. The available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolios increased by $967,000 during the 2006 period due to investments in state and municipal obligations and a corporate bond. The corporate bond re-prices quarterly with three-month LIBOR and was purchased to enhance our earnings. The state and municipal obligations have an average life of 10 years. We purchased these securities to enhance earnings and manage interest rate risk by placing longer-dated assets on the balance sheet.

Deposits

We rely primarily on customer service and long-standing relationships with customers to attract and retain deposits. Market interest rates and rates on deposit products offered by competing financial institutions can significantly affect our ability to attract and retain deposits. In conjunction with our initiatives to expand and enhance our retail branch network we have undertaken a renewed emphasis on growing our customer checking account base to better enhance profitability and franchise value.A heightened level of advertising and promotions coupled with associate incentive plans designed to encourage the sale of checking accounts were successful in attracting deposits during the first quarter of 2006. During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, total deposits increased by $39.5 million compared to December 31, 2005. The increase in retail deposits was primarily in certificate of deposit balances due to a Valentines Day CD promotion. In addition, we experienced a $10.1 million increase in checking account deposits. Offsetting this growth were decreases in savings and money market deposits. We plan to continue our deposit gathering initiatives during 2006 and anticipate continued progress.

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The following table breaks down our deposits.

	March 31,		December 31,
	2006		2005
	(In Thousands)
Non-interest bearing	$	48,468	$	39,145
NOW demand	77,672		76,848
Savings	93,566		99,879
Money market	56,191		66,175
Certificates of deposit	354,674		309,059
	$	630,571	$	591,106

Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank

We have $78.3 million borrowed from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Cincinnati at March 31, 2006. During January 2001, we entered into $75.0 million in convertible fixed rate advances with a maturity of ten years. These advances were fixed for periods of two to three years. At the end of the fixed rate term and quarterly thereafter, the FHLB has the right to convert these advances to variable rate advances tied to the three-month LIBOR index or we can prepay the advance at no penalty. There is a penalty if we prepay the advances before the FHLB exercises its right. One of the advances is fixed at a rate of 4.86% for $50.0 million while the other advance is fixed at a rate of 5.05% for $25.0 million. The three-month LIBOR index at which the FHLB has the right to convert to was 5.00% at March 31, 2006. If the three-month LIBOR index continues to increase, there is an increased likelihood of one or both of these advances being converted to a variable rate advance.

Subordinated Debentures

In March 2002, a trust formed by the First Financial Service Corporation completed the private placement of 10,000 shares of cumulative trust preferred securities with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per security. The proceeds of the offering were loaned to us in exchange for floating rate junior subordinated deferrable interest debentures. Distributions on the Trust Preferred Securities are payable quarterly in arrears at the annual rate (adjusted quarterly) of three-month LIBOR plus 3.60%, and are included in interest expense. The Subordinated Debentures are considered as Tier I capital for the Corporation under current regulatory guidelines.

LIQUIDITY

Liquidity risk arises from the possibility that we may not be able to satisfy current or future financial commitments, or may become unduly reliant on alternative funding sources. The objective of liquidity risk management is to ensure that the cash flow requirements of depositors and borrowers, as well as our operating cash needs, are met, taking into account all on- and off-balance sheet funding demands. Liquidity risk management also includes ensuring cash flow needs are met at a reasonable cost. We maintain an investment and funds management policy, which identifies the primary sources of liquidity, establishes procedures for monitoring and measuring liquidity, and establishes minimum liquidity requirements in compliance with regulatory guidance. The liquidity position is continually monitored and reviewed by the Asset Liability Committee.

Funds are available from a number of sources, including the sale of securities in the available-for-sale portion of the investment portfolio, principal pay-downs on loans and mortgage-backed securities, proceeds realized from loans held for sale, brokered deposits and other wholesale funding. We also secured federal funds borrowing lines from two of our correspondent banks of $15 million each. Our banking centers also provide access to retail deposit markets. If large certificate depositors shift to our competitors or other markets in response to interest rate changes, we have the ability to replenish those deposits through alternative funding sources. Traditionally, we have also utilized borrowings from the FHLB to supplement our funding requirements. At March 31, 2006, we had an unused approved line of credit in the amount of $109.1 million and sufficient collateral available to borrow, approximately, an additional $56 million in advances from the FHLB.We believe our sources of liquidity are adequate to meet expected cash needs for the foreseeable future.

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At the holding company level, the Corporation uses cash to pay dividends to stockholders, repurchase common stock, make selected investments and acquisitions, and service debt. The main sources of funding for the holding company include dividends, borrowings and access to the capital markets.

The primary source of funding for the Corporation has been dividends and returns of investment from the Bank. Kentucky banking regulations limit the amount of dividends that may be paid. At March 31, 2006, the maximum amount of dividends available from the Bank is $11.4 million. Accordingly, consolidated cash flows as presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows may not represent cash immediately available to the Corporation. During the quarter ended March 31, 2006, the Bank declared and paid dividends to the Corporation of $965,000.

CAPITAL

Stockholders’ equity increased $1.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005.The increase in capital was primarily attributable to net income during the quarter.This increase was offset by cash dividends declared and a decline in accumulated other comprehensive income, a result of temporary unrealized losses recorded on securities.Average stockholders’ equity to average assets ratio increased to 8.55% for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to 8.20% for 2005.

Kentucky banking laws limit the amount of dividends that may be paid to First Financial Service Corporation by First Federal Savings Bank without prior approval of the Kentucky Office of Financial Institutions. Under these laws, the amount of dividends that may be paid in any calendar year is limited to current year’s net income, as defined in the laws, combined with the retained net income of the preceding two years, less any dividends declared during those periods. At March 31, 2006, without prior regulatory approval, we had approximately $11.4 million of retained earnings that could be utilized for payment of dividends if authorized by our board of directors.

Each of the federal bank regulatory agencies has established minimum leverage capital requirements for banking organizations. Banking organizations must maintain a minimum ratio of Tier 1 capital to adjusted average quarterly assets equal to 3% to 5% subject to federal bank regulatory evaluation of an organization’s overall safety and soundness. We intend to maintain a capital position that meets or exceeds the “well capitalized” requirements as defined for banks by the FDIC. The following table shows the ratios of Tier 1 capital and total capital to risk-adjusted assets and the leverage ratios for the Corporation and the Bank as of March 31, 2006.

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									To Be Considered
									Well Capitalized
									Under Prompt
					For Capital				Correction
	Actual				Adequacy Purposes				Action Provisions
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount	Ratio
As of March 31, 2006:
Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated	$	75,550	11.6	%	$	52,054	8.0	%	N/A	N/A
Bank	72,885		11.2		51,860		8.0		$64,825	10.0%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Consolidated	67,898		10.4		26,027		4.0		N/A	N/A
Bank	65,233		10.1		25,930		4.0		$38,895	6.0%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
Consolidated	67,898		8.9		30,547		4.0		N/A	N/A
Bank	65,233		8.6		30,471		4.0		$38,088	5.0%

									To Be Considered
									Well Capitalized
									Under Prompt
					For Capital				Correction
	Actual				Adequacy Purposes				Action Provisi
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		Ratio		Amount		Ratio		Amount	Ratio
As of December 31, 2005:
Total risk-based capital (to risk weighted assets)
Consolidated	$	73,678	11.5	%	$	51,185	8.0	%	N/A	N/A
Bank	71,070		11.1		51,026		8.0		$63,782	10.0%
Tier I capital (to risk-weighted assets)
Consolidated	66,300		10.4		25,592		4.0		N/A	N/A
Bank	63,692		10.0		25,513		4.0		$38,269	6.0%
Tier I capital (to average assets)
Consolidated	66,300		8.8		30,011		4.0		N/A	N/A
Bank	63,692		8.5		29,926		4.0		$37,408	5.0%

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Asset/Liability Management and Market Risk

To minimize the volatility of net interest income and exposure to economic loss that may result from fluctuating interest rates, we manage our exposure to adverse changes in interest rates through asset and liability management activities within guidelines established by our Asset Liability Committee (“ALCO”). The ALCO, which includes senior management representatives, has the responsibility for approving and ensuring compliance with asset/liability management polices. Interest rate risk is the exposure to adverse changes in the net interest income as a result of market fluctuations in interest rates. The ALCO, on an ongoing basis, monitors interest rate and liquidity risk in order to implement appropriate funding and balance sheet strategies. Management considers interest rate risk to be our most significant market risk.

We utilize an earnings simulation model to analyze net interest income sensitivity. Potential changes in market interest rates and their subsequent effects on net interest income are then evaluated. The model projects the effect of instantaneous movements in interest rates of both 100 and 200 basis points. Assumptions based on the historical behavior of our deposit rates and balances in relation to changes in interest rates are also incorporated into the model. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the model cannot precisely measure future net interest income or precisely predict the impact of fluctuations in market interest rates on net interest income. Actual results will differ from the model’s simulated results due to timing, magnitude and frequency of interest rate changes as well as changes in market conditions and the application and timing of various management strategies.

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Our interest sensitivity profile was asset sensitive at both March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005. Given a sustained 100 basis point decrease in rates, our base net interest income would decrease by an estimated 1.67% at March 31, 2006 compared to a decrease of 2.03% at December 31, 2005. Given a 100 basis point increase in interest rates our base net interest income would increase by an estimated 1.65% at March 31, 2006 compared to an increase of 1.92% at December 31, 2005.

Our interest sensitivity at any point in time will be affected by a number of factors. These factors include the mix of interest sensitive assets and liabilities as well as their relative pricing schedules. It is also influenced by market interest rates, deposit growth, loan growth, decay rates and prepayment speed assumptions.

As demonstrated by the March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 sensitivity tables, we are in an asset sensitive position. This means that our earning assets, which consist of loans and investment securities, will change in price at a faster rate than our deposits and borrowings. Therefore, as short term interest rates increase, our net interest income will also increase. Likewise, as short term interest rates decrease, our net interest income will decrease.

The Federal Open Market Committee began increasing short-term interest rates in June 2004. We believe the Federal Open Market Committee will stop increasing short term interest rates during 2006 and will likely decrease short term interest rates in late 2006 or in 2007. Our net interest margin and the level of net interest income would be negatively affected with a decrease in short-term interest rates. We continually monitor the effects rate changes will have on our level of net interest income and management works to structure the maturity and pricing of loans and deposits to mitigate large swings in net interest income. During 2005, we made efforts to increase the level of short-term deposits with a money market promotion as well as offering more attractive rates on short-term certificates of deposit. In addition, 78% of the newly originated or renewed loans during 2005 were fixed rates loans with the interest rate fixed from three to five years. These efforts, in addition to other initiatives to structure funding and future liquidity needs will decrease our asset sensitivity. This will help decrease the negative impact flat or decreasing short-term interest rates may have on the level of net interest income.

Our sensitivity to interest rate changes is presented based on data as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 annualized to a one year period.

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	March 31, 2006
	Decrease in Rates								Increase in Rates
	200			100					100			200
(Dollars in thousands)	Basis Points			Basis Points			Base		Basis Points			Basis Points
Projected interest income
Loans	$	50,886		$	52,240		$	53,395	$	54,501		$	55,687
Investments	3,116			3,367			3,504		3,597			3,705
Total interest income	54,002			55,607			56,899		58,098			59,392
Projected interest expense
Deposits	15,964			16,612			17,260		17,833			18,407
Borrowed funds	4,524			4,683			4,744		4,795			4,842
Total interest expense	20,488			21,295			22,004		22,628			23,249
Net interest income	$	33,514		$	34,312		$	34,895	$	35,470		$	36,143
Change from base	$	(1,381	)	$	(583	)			$	575		$	1,248
% Change from base	(3.96		)%	(1.67		)%			1.65		%	3.58		%

	December 31, 2005
	Decrease in Rates								Increase in Rates
	200			100					100			200
(Dollars in thousands)	Basis Points			Basis Points			Base		Basis Points			Basis Points
Projected interest income
Loans	$	48,350		$	49,818		$	51,077	$	52,281		$	53,539
Investments	2,703			2,846			2,948		2,995			3,062
Total interest income	51,053			52,664			54,025		55,276			56,601
Projected interest expense
Deposits	12,738			13,319			13,900		14,421			14,941
Borrowed funds	4,697			4,782			4,845		4,896			4,947
Total interest expense	17,435			18,101			18,745		19,317			19,888
Net interest income	$	33,618		$	34,563		$	35,280	$	35,959		$	36,713
Change from base	$	(1,662	)	$	(717	)			$	679		$	1,433
% Change from base	(4.71		)%	(2.03		)%			1.92		%	4.06		%

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Although, from time to time, we are involved in various legal proceedings in the normal course of business, there are no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party, or to which any of our property is subject.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

We did not have any changes to our risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds

(e)Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We did not repurchase any of our common stock during the quarter ended March 31, 2006.

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not Applicable

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not Applicable

Item 5.Other Information

None

Item 6.Exhibits:

31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes- Oxley Act

31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes- Oxley Act

32Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

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FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

DATE: May 9, 2006	BY:	(S) B. Keith Johnson
		B. Keith Johnson
		President and Chief Executive Officer
DATE: May 9, 2006	BY:	(S) Gregory S. Schreacke
		Gregory S. Schreacke
		Chief Financial Officer
		Principal Accounting Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
32	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, B. Keith Johnson, certify that:

1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Financial Service Corporation;

2)Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

4)The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5)The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

a)all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2006	By:	/s/ B. Keith Johnson
		B. Keith Johnson President and Chief Executive Officer

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EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION  OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, Gregory Schreacke, certify that:

1)I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of First Financial Service Corporation;

2)Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this annual report;

3)Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;

4)The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a)designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b)designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles;

c)evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d)disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5)The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

a)all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data; and

b)any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2006	By:	/s/ Gregory Schreacke
		Gregory Schreacke Chief Financial Officer Principal Accounting Officer

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EX-32

EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
(AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

In connection with the Quarterly Report of First Financial Service Corporation (the “Corporation”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:

1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13 (a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and;

2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Corporation;

Date: May 9, 2006	By:	/s/ B. Keith Johnson
		B. Keith Johnson President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 9, 2006	By:	/s/ Gregory Schreacke
		Gregory Schreacke Chief Financial Officer Principal Accounting Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Corporation and will be retained by the Corporation and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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