X0303 4 2009-02-12 0001086600 ALLIANCE RESOURCE PARTNERS LP ARLP 0001183488 HALL MICHAEL J 1717 S. BOULDER AVENUE SUITE 600 TULSA OK 74119 1 0 0 0 Common unit 2009-02-12 4 M 0 1500 32.42 A 29951 D Restricted unit 2009-02-12 4 M 0 1500 D 2009-02-12 Common unit 1500 0 D Phantom unit 2009-02-13 4 A 0 13 A Common unit 13 575 D Not applicable 1 for 1 The Phantom units are to be settled in cash upon the reporting person's death or termination. On January 27, 2009, the Partnership's Compensation Committee determined that the vesting requirement for the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan grants had been satisfied. As a result restricted units were determined to be vested effective January 1, 2009 and subsequently issued on February 12, 2009 based upon the closing price of the common units at February 10, 2009 of $32.42. /s/ Michael J. Hall by Mindy Kerber, pursuant to power of attorney dated July 27, 2006 2009-02-17