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): March 1, 2011


REPUBLIC BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (502) 584-3600


Not Applicable
(Former Name or former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 7.01.          Regulation FD Disclosure

A news release dated March 1, 2011, concerning Republic Bancorp, Inc.’s results to date for its first quarter 2011 tax season and guidance for its total Company results of operations for the first quarter of 2011 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 of this report and is incorporated by reference herein.  

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - News release dated March 1, 2011.

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.

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