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

A. H. BELO CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		1-33741		38-3765318
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

P. O. Box 224866 Dallas, Texas		75222-4866
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 977-8200

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 24, 2010, A. H. Belo Corporation announced its preliminary consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The 2009 audit is substantially complete but additional time is required to finalize the accounting treatment of its future pension obligations. A copy of the announcement press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1   Preliminary Financial Results Press Release dated February 24, 2010

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 thereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1   Preliminary Financial Results Press Release dated February 24, 2010