OTHER NONINTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Other noninterest revenue [Abstract]
Bank-owned life insurance	$ 1,885	$ 2,008	$ 3,733	$ 3,895
Other miscellaneous income	3,406	3,394	6,791	7,677
Total other noninterest income	5,291	5,402	10,524	11,572
Other noninterest expense [Abstract]
Advertising	1,331	1,169	1,963	1,912
Foreclosed property expense	4,202	3,245	6,757	5,599
Telecommunications	2,258	2,184	4,506	4,283
Public relations	857	1,175	1,679	2,180
Data processing	2,863	2,783	5,604	5,251
Computer software	2,851	2,146	5,274	4,109
Amortization of intangibles	1,148	722	2,206	1,465
Legal fees	3,002	3,896	4,880	13,262
Merger expense	1,009		1,569
Postage and shipping	1,116	1,074	2,403	2,209
Other miscellaneous expense	16,115	16,584	31,337	32,638
Total other noninterest expense	$ 36,752	$ 34,978	$ 68,178	$ 72,908