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): November 8, 2005

LAMAR ADVERTISING COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		0-30242 (Commission File Number)		72-1449411 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

5551 Corporate Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(225) 926-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 8, 2005, Lamar Advertising Company announced via press release its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of Lamar’s press release is hereby furnished to the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On November 8, 2005, Lamar Advertising Company announced via press release that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $250 million of the company’s Class A Common Stock. A copy of Lamar’s press release is hereby furnished to the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit
No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company, dated November 8, 2005, reporting Lamar’s financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2005 and the authorization of a stock repurchase program.

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.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.		Description
99.1		Press Release of Lamar Advertising Company, dated November 8, 2005, reporting Lamar’s financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2005 and the authorization of a stock repurchase program.