OTHER NONINTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Other noninterest revenue [Abstract]
Bank-owned life insurance	$ 1,865	$ 1,954	$ 5,599	$ 5,849
Other miscellaneous income	3,167	3,061	9,957	10,738
Total other noninterest income	5,032	5,015	15,556	16,587
Other noninterest expense [Abstract]
Advertising	1,192	1,210	3,155	3,122
Foreclosed property expense	5,721	3,298	12,478	8,897
Telecommunications	2,254	2,227	6,760	6,510
Public relations	950	1,105	2,629	3,285
Data processing	2,734	2,772	8,338	8,023
Computer software	2,488	2,190	7,762	6,299
Amortization of intangibles	1,126	686	3,332	2,151
Legal fees	2,620	4,626	7,500	17,888
Merger expense	188		1,757
Postage and shipping	1,103	1,027	3,506	3,236
Other miscellaneous expense	19,215	15,577	50,552	48,215
Total other noninterest expense	$ 39,591	$ 34,718	$ 107,769	$ 107,626