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)

April 16, 2009

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

Missouri
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
000-23406
(Commission File No.)
43-1665523
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

531 Vine Street, Poplar Bluff, Missouri
(Address of principal executive offices)
63901
(Zip Code)

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

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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ITEM 8.01 Other Events

             On April 16, 2009, Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. ("Southern Missouri") and Southern Bank of Commerce announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Southern Missouri will acquire Southern Bank of Commerce.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99 - Press release, dated April 16, 2009






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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: April 21, 2009 By: /s/ Greg A. Steffens
Greg A. Steffens
President






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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description

99 Press release dated April 16, 2009










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