Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On May 28, 2009, Premier issued a press release announcing it will pay an $0.11 per share cash dividend to its common shareholders. At its regularly scheduled May 20, 2009 meeting, the board of directors declared an $0.11 per share dividend to common shareholders of record on June 15, 2009. The cash dividend will be paid to shareholders on June 30, 2009, the last business day of the quarter.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated May 28, 2009.

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.

PREMIER FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)

/s/ Brien M. Chase
Date: May 28, 2009 Brien M. Chase, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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