OTHER NONINTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Other noninterest revenue [Abstract]
Annuity fees	$ 543	$ 635	$ 1,026	$ 1,277
Brokerage commissions and fees	2,068	1,779	4,161	3,217
Bank-owned life insurance	2,008	1,812	3,895	4,425
Other miscellaneous income	3,393	3,438	7,677	7,815
Total other noninterest income	8,012	7,664	16,759	16,734
Other noninterest income [Abstract]
Advertising	1,169	902	1,912	1,743
Foreclosed property expense	3,245	10,212	5,599	18,621
Telecommunications	2,184	2,023	4,283	4,229
Public relations	1,175	1,355	2,180	2,821
Data processing	2,783	2,444	5,251	5,208
Computer software	2,146	1,786	4,109	3,589
Amortization of intangibles	722	762	1,465	1,504
Legal fees	3,896	981	13,262	3,197
Postage and shipping	1,074	1,033	2,209	2,288
Other miscellaneous expense	16,622	17,742	32,714	36,007
Total other noninterest expense	$ 35,016	$ 39,240	$ 72,984	$ 79,207