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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
FOR
SOUTHERN MINERAL CORPORATION
a Nevada corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 36-2068676
SEC File Number 0-8043
1201 LOUISIANA STREET, SUITE 3350
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77002-5609
(713) 658-9444
January 8, 2001
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The information in the Press Release dated December 22, 2000 and
attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated December 22, 2000.
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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 MINERAL CORPORATION
Date: January 8, 2001 By: /s/ Michael E. Luttrell
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Michael E. Luttrell
Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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