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) May 3, 2004

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

Delaware	0-18082	43-1524856
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1451 East Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri	65804
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (417) 887-4400
N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)














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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.

       On May 3, 2004, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.

ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

                  (c) Exhibits:

                              Exhibit 99 - Press Release dated May 3, 2004

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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.

GREAT SOUTHERN BANCORP, INC.

Date: May 3, 2004 By:   /s/ Joseph W. Turner       Joseph W. Turner, President,
         Chief Executive Officer and Director

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release dated May 3, 2004