OTHER NONINTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Other noninterest revenue [Abstract]
Annuity fees	$ 719	$ 548	$ 1,745	$ 1,825
Brokerage commissions and fees	2,005	1,782	6,166	4,999
Bank-owned life insurance	1,954	1,750	5,849	6,175
Other miscellaneous income	3,062	3,673	10,739	11,488
Total other noninterest income	7,740	7,753	24,499	24,487
Other noninterest expense [Abstract]
Advertising	1,210	1,081	3,122	2,824
Foreclosed property expense	3,298	8,794	8,897	27,415
Telecommunications	2,227	2,118	6,510	6,347
Public relations	1,105	1,309	3,285	4,130
Data processing	2,772	2,312	8,023	7,520
Computer software	2,190	1,856	6,299	5,445
Amortization of intangibles	686	861	2,151	2,366
Legal fees	4,626	3,004	17,888	6,201
Postage and shipping	1,027	1,060	3,236	3,348
Other miscellaneous expense	15,577	16,501	48,215	52,431
Total other noninterest expense	$ 34,718	$ 38,896	$ 107,626	$ 118,027