8-K

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)

May 4, 2010

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Missouri	000-23406	43-1665523
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
531 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri		63901
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

  Registrant's telephone number, including area code:    (573) 778-1800

  Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 4, 2010, Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company"), the parent corporation of Southern Bank, issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release 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

(d)            Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated May 4, 2010

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP, INC.
Date: May 6, 2010	By: /s/ Greg A. Steffens                                Greg A. Steffens President

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.                                            Description

99.1   Press Release dated May 4, 2010 

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EX-99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contact: Greg Steffens, President
May 4, 2010	(573) 778-1800

SOUTHERN MISSOURI BANCORP
DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $.12 PER SHARE,

            Poplar Bluff, Missouri - Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. ("Company") (NASDAQ: SMBC), the parent corporation of Southern Bank, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors, on April 20, 2010, declared a cash dividend of $.12 per share, its 64^th consecutive quarterly dividend since the inception of the Company.  This dividend will be paid on May 28, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2010.  The Board of Directors and management believe the payment of a quarterly cash dividend enhances shareholder value and demonstrates our commitment to and confidence in our future prospects.