Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the following information and the exhibits referenced therein are being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and are not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are not subject to the liabilities of that section and are not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

On September 11, 2008, Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. announced via press release that the board of directors of its managing general partner approved the opening of a new mine for the immediate development of the Tunnel Ridge reserves. Alliance Holdings GP, L.P. owns the managing general partner of Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release of Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. dated September 11, 2008.

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