Simmons First National (SFNC) 10-K 11 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'SIMMONS FIRST NATIONAL CORP	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	16,257,603	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$384,422,087
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000090498	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'		'
Cash and non-interest bearing balances due from banks	$69,827		$47,470
Interest bearing balances due from banks	469,553		467,984
Federal funds sold	'		22,343
Cash and cash equivalents	539,380		537,797
Investment securities	957,965		687,483
Mortgage loans held for sale	9,494		25,367
Assets held in trading accounts	8,978		6,224
Loans:	'		'
Legacy loans	1,742,638		1,628,513
Allowance for loan losses	-27,442		-27,882
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)	515,644	[1]	82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)	146,653		210,842
Net loans	2,377,493		1,894,237
FDIC indemnification asset	48,791		75,286
Premises and equipment	119,614		87,557
Premises held for sale	19,466		'
Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share	64,820		33,352
Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share	20,585		27,620
Interest receivable	15,654		14,530
Bank owned life insurance	60,384		52,066
Goodwill	78,906		60,605
Other intangible assets	14,972		3,760
Other assets	46,598		21,605
Total assets	4,383,100		3,527,489
Deposits:	'		'
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts	718,438		576,655
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits	1,862,618		1,421,137
Time deposits	1,116,511		876,371
Total deposits	3,697,567		2,874,163
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase	107,887		104,078
Other borrowings	117,090		89,441
Subordinated debentures	20,620		20,620
Accrued interest and other liabilities	36,104		33,125
Total liabilities	3,979,268		3,121,427
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 40,040,000 shares authorized and unissued at December 31, 2013 and 2012	0		0
Common stock, Class A, $0.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 16,226,256 and 16,542,778 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	162		165
Surplus	88,095		96,587
Undivided profits	318,577		309,053
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-3,002		257
Total stockholders’ equity	403,832		406,062
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$4,383,100		$3,527,489
[1]	Purchased credit impaired loans from the Metropolitan acquisition are classified as substandard.

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock shares authorized	40,040,000	40,040,000
Preferred stock shares issued	0	0
Common stock Class A par value (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock Class A shares authorized	60,000,000	60,000,000
Common stock Class A shares issued	16,226,256	16,542,778
Common stock Class A shares outstanding	16,226,256	16,542,778

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
INTEREST INCOME	'	'	'
Federal funds sold	$19,000	$7,000	$6,000
Investment securities	13,300,000	12,721,000	14,583,000
Mortgage loans held for sale	467,000	637,000	503,000
Assets held in trading accounts	29,000	48,000	33,000
Interest bearing balances due from banks	1,127,000	1,220,000	1,100,000
TOTAL INTEREST INCOME	143,113,000	129,134,000	129,056,000
INTEREST EXPENSE	'	'	'
Deposits	8,399,000	10,625,000	14,925,000
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase	219,000	310,000	450,000
Other borrowings	3,001,000	3,354,000	3,512,000
Subordinated debentures	644,000	1,328,000	1,509,000
TOTAL INTEREST EXPENSE	12,263,000	15,617,000	20,396,000
NET INTEREST INCOME	130,850,000	113,517,000	108,660,000
Provision for loan losses	4,118,000	4,140,000	11,676,000
NET INTEREST INCOME AFTER PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES	126,732,000	109,377,000	96,984,000
NON-INTEREST INCOME	'	'	'
Trust income	5,842,000	5,473,000	5,375,000
Service charges on deposit accounts	18,815,000	16,808,000	16,808,000
Other service charges and fees	3,458,000	2,961,000	2,980,000
Mortgage lending income	4,592,000	5,997,000	4,188,000
Investment banking income	1,811,000	2,038,000	1,478,000
Credit card fees	17,372,000	17,045,000	16,828,000
Bank owned life insurance income	1,319,000	1,463,000	1,481,000
(Loss) gain on sale of securities, net	-151,000	2,000	'
Gain on FDIC assisted transactions	'	3,411,000	'
Net (loss) gain on assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements	-16,188,000	-9,793,000	154,000
Other income	3,746,000	2,966,000	4,173,000
TOTAL NON-INTEREST INCOME	40,616,000	48,371,000	53,465,000
NON-INTEREST EXPENSE	'	'	'
Salaries and employee benefits	74,078,000	66,999,000	65,058,000
Occupancy expense, net	10,034,000	8,603,000	8,443,000
Furniture and equipment expense	7,623,000	6,882,000	6,633,000
Other real estate and foreclosure expense	1,337,000	992,000	678,000
Deposit insurance	2,482,000	2,086,000	2,387,000
Merger related costs	6,376,000	1,896,000	357,000
Other operating expenses	32,882,000	30,275,000	31,094,000
TOTAL NON-INTEREST EXPENSE	134,812,000	117,733,000	114,650,000
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	32,536,000	40,015,000	35,799,000
Provision for income taxes	9,305,000	12,331,000	10,425,000
NET INCOME	23,231,000	27,684,000	25,374,000
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (in Dollars per share)	$1.42	$1.64	$1.47
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (in Dollars per share)	$1.42	$1.64	$1.47
Legacy Loans [Member]	'	'	'
INTEREST INCOME	'	'	'
Interest, loans	88,594,000	90,389,000	95,713,000
Loans Acquired [Member]	'	'	'
INTEREST INCOME	'	'	'
Interest, loans	$39,577,000	$24,112,000	$17,118,000

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
NET INCOME	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period on available-for-sale securities	-5,513	-297	-120
Less: Reclassification adjustment for realized (losses) gains included in net income	-151	2	'
Other comprehensive loss, before tax effect	-5,362	-299	-120
Less: Tax effect of other comprehensive loss	-2,103	-117	-47
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS	-3,259	-182	-73
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$19,972	$27,502	$25,301

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374
Items not requiring (providing) cash	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	6,127	5,516	6,067
Provision for loan losses	4,118	4,140	11,676
Loss (gain) on sale of investment securities	151	-2	'
Net accretion of investment securities	-1,233	-283	-51
Stock-based compensation expense	1,417	1,388	1,204
Net accretion on assets covered by FDIC loss share	-5,878	-2,807	-4,448
Gain on FDIC-assisted transactions	'	-3,411	'
Deferred income taxes	-4,618	485	-3,571
Bank owned life insurance income	-1,319	-1,463	-1,481
Changes in	'	'	'
Interest receivable	-1,097	596	2,237
Mortgage loans held for sale	15,873	-2,391	-5,739
Assets held in trading accounts	-2,754	1,317	36
Other assets	6,047	1,961	4,742
Accrued interest and other liabilities	-3,032	3,054	-2,847
Income taxes payable	-944	298	-3,642
Net cash provided by operating activities	36,089	36,082	29,557
INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net (originations) collections of loans	-90,977	-48,502	75,516
Net collections of loans covered by FDIC loss share	78,305	83,460	66,967
Purchases of premises and equipment, net	-4,772	-2,268	-14,470
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale	18,832	8,322	20,512
Proceeds from sale of foreclosed assets held for sale, covered by FDIC loss share	16,274	14,560	8,200
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	44,662	2,576	5,350
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities	165,606	347,205	302,438
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	-89,986	-336,924	-331,583
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities	112,359	713,362	228,284
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities	-273,924	-683,820	-288,505
Purchases of bank owned life insurance	-7,000	-25	-25
Net cash proceeds received in FDIC-assisted transactions	'	76,586	'
Cash received on FDIC loss share	14,530	12,471	28,872
Purchases of credit card loans	-10,999	'	'
Purchase of Metropolitan National Bank, net of cash received	35,485	'	'
Net cash provided by investing activities	8,395	187,003	101,556
FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net change in deposits	-14,103	-173,379	41,628
Dividends paid	-13,707	-13,495	-13,156
Net change in other borrowed funds	-8,988	-8,922	-44,257
Repayment of subordinated debentures	'	-10,310	'
Net change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase	3,809	-32,144	5,627
Net shares issued under stock compensation plans	936	323	474
Repurchase of common stock	-10,848	-17,567	-3,283
Net cash used in financing activities	-42,901	-255,494	-12,967
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH EQUIVALENTS	1,583	-32,409	118,146
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	537,797	570,206	452,060
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	$539,380	$537,797	$570,206

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Total
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$173	$114,040	$512	$282,646	$397,371
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	25,374	25,374
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes	'	'	-73	'	-73
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	25,301
Stock issued as bonus shares	'	98	'	'	98
Vesting bonus shares	'	1,066	'	'	1,066
Stock issued for employee stock purchase plan	'	127	'	'	127
Exercise of stock options	'	385	'	'	385
Stock granted under stock-based compensation plans	'	138	'	'	138
Securities exchanged under stock option plan	'	-136	'	'	-136
Repurchase of common stock	-1	-3,282	'	'	-3,283
Cash Dividends	'	'	'	-13,156	-13,156
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	172	112,436	439	294,864	407,911
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	27,684	27,684
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes	'	'	-182	'	-182
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	27,502
Stock issued as bonus shares	'	191	'	'	191
Vesting bonus shares	'	1,305	'	'	1,305
Stock issued for employee stock purchase plan	'	132	'	'	132
Stock granted under stock-based compensation plans	'	83	'	'	83
Repurchase of common stock	-7	-17,560	'	'	-17,567
Cash Dividends	'	'	'	-13,495	-13,495
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	165	96,587	257	309,053	406,062
Comprehensive income:	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	23,231	23,231
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes	'	'	-3,259	'	-3,259
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	19,972
Stock issued as bonus shares	1	228	'	'	229
Vesting bonus shares	'	1,390	'	'	1,390
Stock issued for employee stock purchase plan	'	126	'	'	126
Exercise of stock options	'	604	'	'	604
Stock granted under stock-based compensation plans	'	27	'	'	27
Securities exchanged under stock option plan	'	-23	'	'	-23
Repurchase of common stock	-4	-10,844	'	'	-10,848
Cash Dividends	'	'	'	-13,707	-13,707
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$162	$88,095	($3,002)	$318,577	$403,832

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Exercise of stock options, shares	-24,290	0	-30,000
Common Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Stock issued as bonus shares, shares	75,006	51,245	47,995
Preferred stock, shares issued	5,244	5,103	4,805
Exercise of stock options, shares	24,290	'	-30,319
Securities exchanged under stock option plan – shares	-669	'	-5,252
Repurchase of common stock – Shares	-419,564	-725,887	-137,144
Cash dividends, per share (in Dollars per share)	0.84	'	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	'	'	'
Change in unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, income tax portion (in Dollars)	-2,103	-117	-47
Retained Earnings [Member]	'	'	'
Cash dividends, per share (in Dollars per share)	'	0.8	0.76

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations_an

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 1:	NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Nature of Operations
	Simmons First National Corporation (the “Company”) is primarily engaged in providing a full range of banking services to individual and corporate customers through its subsidiaries and their branch banks with offices in Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.  The Company is subject to competition from other financial institutions.  The Company also is subject to the regulation of certain federal and state agencies and undergoes periodic examinations by those regulatory authorities.
	Operating Segments
	The Company is organized on a subsidiary bank-by-bank basis upon which management makes decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance.  Each of the subsidiary banks provides a group of similar community banking services, including such products and services as loans; time deposits, checking and savings accounts; personal and corporate trust services; credit cards; investment management; and securities and investment services.  The individual bank segments have similar operating and economic characteristics and have been reported as one aggregated operating segment.
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans and the valuation of covered loans and related indemnification asset.  In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries.  Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	Reclassifications
	Various items within the accompanying consolidated financial statements for previous years have been reclassified to provide more comparative information.  These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.
	Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are considered to include cash and non-interest bearing balances due from banks, interest bearing balances due from banks and federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.
	Investment Securities
	Held-to-maturity securities, which include any security for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity, are carried at historical cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income using the constant yield method over the period to maturity.
	Available-for-sale securities, which include any security for which the Company has no immediate plan to sell but which may be sold in the future, are carried at fair value.  Realized gains and losses, based on specifically identified amortized cost of the individual security, are included in other income.  Unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of related income tax effects, in stockholders' equity.  Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income using the constant yield method over the period to maturity.
	Trading securities, which include any security held primarily for near-term sale, are carried at fair value.  Gains and losses on trading securities are included in other income.
	The Company applies accounting guidance related to recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment under ASC Topic 320-10.  When the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not, the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income.  For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.
	As a result of this guidance, the Company’s consolidated statements of income reflect the full impairment (that is, the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and fair value) on debt securities that the Company intends to sell or would more likely than not be required to sell before the expected recovery of the amortized cost basis.  For available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it more likely than not will not be required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the noncredit loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.  The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected based on cash flow projections.
	Mortgage Loans Held For Sale
	Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using an aggregate basis. Write-downs to fair value are recognized as a charge to earnings at the time the decline in value occurs.  Forward commitments to sell mortgage loans are acquired to reduce market risk on mortgage loans in the process of origination and mortgage loans held for sale.  The forward commitments acquired by the Company for mortgage loans in process of origination are not mandatory forward commitments.  These commitments are structured on a best efforts basis; therefore, the Company is not required to substitute another loan or to buy back the commitment if the original loan does not fund.  Typically, the Company delivers the mortgage loans within a few days after the loans are funded.  These commitments are derivative instruments and their fair values at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are not material.  Gains and losses resulting from sales of mortgage loans are recognized when the respective loans are sold to investors.  Gains and losses are determined by the difference between the selling price and the carrying amount of the loans sold, net of discounts collected or paid.  Fees received from borrowers to guarantee the funding of mortgage loans held for sale are recognized as income or expense when the loans are sold or when it becomes evident that the commitment will not be used.
	Loans
	Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-offs are reported at their outstanding principal adjusted for any loans charged off, the allowance for loan losses and any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
	For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.
	The accrual of interest on loans, except on certain government guaranteed loans, is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
	Discounts and premiums on purchased residential real estate loans are amortized to income using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Discounts and premiums on purchased consumer loans are recognized over the expected lives of the loans using methods that approximate the interest method.
	For discussion of the Company’s accounting for acquired loans, see Acquisition Accounting, Covered Loans and Related Indemnification Asset later in this section.
	Allowance for Loan Losses
	The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
	Allocations to the allowance for loan losses are categorized as either general reserves or specific reserves.
	The general reserve is calculated monthly based on management’s assessment of several factors such as (1) historical loss experience based on volumes and types, (2) volume and trends in delinquencies and nonaccruals, (3) lending policies and procedures including those for loan losses, collections and recoveries, (4) national, state and local economic trends and conditions, (5) concentrations of credit within the loan portfolio, (6) the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff and (7) other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans.  The Company establishes general allocations for each major loan category and risk rating.  This category also includes allocations to loans which are collectively evaluated for loss such as credit cards, one-to-four family owner occupied residential real estate loans and other consumer loans.  General reserves have been established, based upon the aforementioned factors and allocated to the individual loan categories.
	Specific reserves are provided on loans that are considered impaired when it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled principal and interest payments.  This includes loans that are delinquent 90 days or more, nonaccrual loans and certain other loans identified by management. Certain other loans identified by management consist of performing loans where management expects that the Company will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Specific reserves are accrued for probable losses on specific loans evaluated for impairment for which the basis of each loan, including accrued interest, exceeds the discounted amount of expected future collections of interest and principal or, alternatively, the fair value of loan collateral.  Accrual of interest is discontinued and interest accrued and unpaid is removed at the time such amounts are delinquent 90 days unless management is aware of circumstances which warrant continuing the interest accrual.  Interest is recognized for nonaccrual loans only upon receipt and only after all principal amounts are current according to the terms of the contract.
	Prior to December 31, 2012, the Company measured the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses in its entirety using (a)ASC 450-20 which includes quantitative (historical loss rates) and qualitative factors (management adjustment factors) such as (1) lending policies and procedures, (2) economic outlook and business conditions, (3) level and trend in delinquencies, (4) concentrations of credit and (5) external factors and competition; which were combined with the historical loss rates to create the baseline factors that were allocated to the various loan categories; (b) specific allocations on impaired loans in accordance with ASC 310-10; and (c) the unallocated amount.
	The unallocated amount was evaluated on the loan portfolio in its entirety and was based on additional factors, such as (1) trends in volume, maturity and composition, (2) national, state and local economic trends and conditions, (3) the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff and (4) other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans, such as a heightened risk in agriculture, credit card and commercial real estate loan portfolios.
	As of December 31, 2012, the Company refined its allowance calculation.  As part of the refinement process, management evaluated the criteria previously applied to the entire loan portfolio, and used to calculate the unallocated portion of the allowance, and applied those criteria to each specific loan category.  This included the impact of national, state and local economic trends, external factors and competition, economic outlook and business conditions and other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans.  As a result of the refined allowance calculation, the allocation of the Company’s allowance for loan losses may not be comparable with periods prior to December 31, 2012.
	Management’s evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates. The actual amounts of loan losses realized in the near term could differ from the amounts estimated in arriving at the allowance for loan losses reported in the financial statements.
	Reserve for Unfunded Commitments
	In addition to the allowance for loan losses, the Company has established a reserve for unfunded commitments, classified in other liabilities. This reserve is maintained at a level sufficient to absorb losses arising from unfunded loan commitments. The adequacy of the reserve for unfunded commitments is determined monthly based on methodology similar to the Company’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other non-interest expense.
	Acquisition Accounting, Acquired Loans
	The Company accounts for its acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the purchase method of accounting.  All identifiable assets acquired, including loans, are recorded at fair value.  No allowance for loan losses related to the acquired loans is recorded on the acquisition date as the fair value of the loans acquired incorporates assumptions regarding credit risk.  Loans acquired are recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820, exclusive of the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC.  The fair value estimates associated with the loans include estimates related to expected prepayments and the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows.
	Over the life of the acquired loans, we continue to estimate cash flows expected to be collected on pools of loans sharing common risk characteristics, which are treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques.  We evaluate at each balance sheet date whether the present value of our pools of loans determined using the effective interest rates has decreased significantly and if so, recognize a provision for loan loss in our consolidated statement of income.  For any significant increases in cash flows expected to be collected, we adjust the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the pool’s remaining life.
	Covered Loans and Related Indemnification Asset
	Because the FDIC will reimburse us for losses incurred on certain acquired loans, an indemnification asset is recorded at fair value at the acquisition date.  The indemnification asset is recognized at the same time as the indemnified loans, and measured on the same basis, subject to collectability or contractual limitations.  The shared-loss agreements on the acquisition date reflect the reimbursements expected to be received from the FDIC, using an appropriate discount rate, which reflects counterparty credit risk and other uncertainties.
	The shared-loss agreements continue to be measured on the same basis as the related indemnified loans, as prescribed by ASC Topic 805.  Deterioration in the credit quality of the loans (immediately recorded as an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses) would immediately increase the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with the offset recorded through the consolidated statement of income.  Increases in the credit quality or cash flows of loans (reflected as an adjustment to yield and accreted into income over the remaining life of the loans) decrease the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with such decrease being accreted into income over 1) the same period or 2) the life of the shared-loss agreements, whichever is shorter.  Loss assumptions used in the basis of the indemnified loans are consistent with the loss assumptions used to measure the indemnification asset.  Fair value accounting incorporates into the fair value of the indemnification asset an element of the time value of money, which is accreted back into income over the life of the shared-loss agreements.
	Upon the determination of an incurred loss the indemnification asset will be reduced by the amount owed by the FDIC.  A corresponding, claim receivable is recorded until cash is received from the FDIC.  For further discussion of our acquisition and loan accounting, see Note 2 and Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Premises and Equipment
	Depreciable assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized by the straight-line method over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
	Premises Held for Sale
	The Company records premises held for sale at the lower of (1) cost less accumulated depreciation or (2) fair value less estimated selling expenses.  These assets are assessed for impairment at the time they are reclassified as held for sale and periodically thereafter.
	Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale
	Assets acquired by foreclosure or in settlement of debt and held for sale are valued at estimated fair value as of the date of foreclosure, and a related valuation allowance is provided for estimated costs to sell the assets.  Management evaluates the value of foreclosed assets held for sale periodically and increases the valuation allowance for any subsequent declines in fair value.  Changes in the valuation allowance are charged or credited to other expense.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired.  Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be separately distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability.  The Company performs an annual goodwill impairment test, and more frequently if circumstances warrant, in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.  ASC Topic 350 requires that goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if certain conditions occur.  Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the estimated life of the asset, and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Impairment losses, if any, will be recorded as operating expenses.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company may enter into derivative contracts for the purposes of managing exposure to interest rate risk to meet the financing needs of its customers.  The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value.  Historically, the Company’s policy has been not to invest in derivative type investments, but, in an effort to meet the financing needs of its customers, the Company has entered into three fair value hedges.  Fair value hedges include interest rate swap agreements on fixed rate loans.  For derivatives designated as hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of the hedged item, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain of the hedging instrument.  The fair value hedges are considered to be highly effective and any hedge ineffectiveness was deemed not material.  The notional amount of the loans being hedged was $9.1 million at December 31, 2013, and $5.3 million at December 31, 2012.
	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
	The Company sells securities under agreements to repurchase to meet customer needs for sweep accounts.  At the point funds deposited by customers become investable, those funds are used to purchase securities owned by the Company and held in its general account with the designation of Customers’ Securities.  A third party maintains control over the securities underlying overnight repurchase agreements.  The securities involved in these transactions are generally U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency issues.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature on the banking day following that on which the investment was initially purchased and are treated as collateralized financing transactions which are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold plus accrued interest.  Interest rates and maturity dates of the securities involved vary and are not intended to be matched with funds from customers.
	Bankcard Fee Income
	Periodic bankcard fees, net of direct origination costs, are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the period the fee entitles the cardholder to use the card.
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense:  current and deferred.  Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues.  The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.
	Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods.  Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination.  The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any.  A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.  The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year.  Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average common shares and all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
The computation of per share earnings is as follows:
(In thousands, except per share data)		2013		2012		2011
Net Income		$	23,231	$	27,684	$	25,374
Average common shares outstanding			16,339		16,909		17,309
Average common share stock options outstanding			13		2		9
Average diluted common shares			16,352		16,911		17,318
Basic earnings per share		$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47
Diluted earnings per share		$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47
Stock options to purchase 84,780, 141,050 and 147,470 shares, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were not included in the earnings per share calculation because the exercise price exceeded the average market price.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has adopted various stock-based compensation plans.  The plans provide for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and bonus stock awards.  Pursuant to the plans, shares are reserved for future issuance by the Company, upon exercise of stock options or awarding of bonus shares granted to directors, officers and other key employees.
In accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, the fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses various assumptions.  This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate.  For additional information, see Note 12, Employee Benefit Plans.
Subsequent Events
On March 4, 2014 the Company filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  When declared effective, the shelf registration statement will allow the Company to raise capital from time to time, up to an aggregate of $200 million, through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, stock warrants, stock rights or a combination thereof, subject to market conditions.  Specific terms and prices are determined at the time of any offering under a separate prospectus supplement that the Company is required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the time of the specific offering.
On March 5, 2014 the Company announced the planned consolidation of its six smaller subsidiary banks into the lead bank, Simmons First National Bank (“SFNB” or the “lead bank”).  Three banks, headquartered in Jonesboro, Searcy and Hot Springs, will merge into SFNB in March, 2014.  The remaining three banks, in Lake Village, Russellville and El Dorado, will merge into SFNB in August, 2014.  The Company made the decision to consolidate in order to effectively meet the increased regulatory burden facing banks, to reduce certain operating costs and more efficiently perform operational duties.  Even though it will be under a single charter after consolidation, SFNB will operate as five separate regions.  The Company will maintain the community banking spirit through local leaders making local decisions guided by local advisory boards.

Note_2_Acquisitions

Note 2 - Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Mergers, Acquisitions and Dispositions Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 2:	ACQUISITIONS
	Metropolitan National Bank
	On November 25, 2013, Simmons First National Corporation completed the acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank (“Metropolitan” or “MNB”), with its principal office located in Little Rock, Arkansas, pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement between the Company and Rogers Bancshares, Inc. (“RBI”), in which the Company purchased all the stock of Metropolitan for $53.6 million in cash.  The acquisition was conducted in accordance with the provisions of Section 363 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.  As part of the acquisition, Metropolitan was merged into the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Simmons First National Bank (“SFNB” or “lead bank”). The Company recorded $6.6 million of pre-tax merger costs related to the acquisition.
	Prior to the acquisition, Metropolitan conducted banking business from 45 branches located in central and northwest Arkansas.  Including the effects of the purchase accounting adjustments, the Company acquired approximately $884 million in assets, approximately $457 million in loans, net of discounts, and $838 million of deposits.
	A summary, at fair value, of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Metropolitan transaction, as of the acquisition date, is as follows:
	(In thousands)		Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
			from			Adjustments			Value
			RBI
	Assets Acquired
	Cash and due from banks		$	12,026		$	(53,600	)	$	(41,574	)
	Interest bearing balances due from banks			77,059			-			77,059
	Investment securities			235,160			(2,259	)		232,901
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			494,839			(37,467	)		457,372
	Allowance for loan losses			(19,025	)		19,025			-
	Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share			64,397			(21,455	)		42,942
	Premises and equipment			74,753			(22,575	)		52,178
	Goodwill			-			18,301			18,301
	Core deposit premium			-			9,844			9,844
	Deferred tax asset			-			30,699			30,699
	Other assets			5,646			(1,704	)		3,942
	Total assets acquired			944,855			(61,191	)		883,664
	Liabilities Assumed
	Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts			150,259			-			150,259
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits			341,410			-			341,410
	Time deposits			345,326			512			345,838
	Total deposits			836,995			512			837,507
	Fed funds purchased and other borrowings			36,637			-			36,637
	Accrued interest and other liabilities			9,443			77			9,520
	Total liabilities assumed			883,075			589			883,664
	Equity			61,780			(61,780	)		-
	Total equity assumed			61,780			(61,780	)		-
	Total liabilities and equity assumed		$	944,855		$	(61,191	)	$	883,664
	The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities presented in the Metropolitan acquisition above.
	Cash and due from banks and interest bearing balances due from banks – The carrying amount of these assets is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.  The $53.6 million adjustment is the cash settlement paid to RBI on the closing date.
	Investment securities – Investment securities were acquired with a $2.3 million adjustment to fair value based upon quoted market prices.  This adjustment is primarily the result of marking the held-to-maturity securities to fair value.
	Loans acquired – Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates. The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity concerns. The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows. Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques.
	Foreclosed assets held for sale – These assets are presented at the estimated present values that management expects to receive when the properties are sold, net of related costs of disposal.
	Premises and equipment – Bank premises and equipment were acquired with a $22.6 million adjustment to fair value.  This represents the difference between current appraisals completed in connection with the acquisition and book value acquired.
	Goodwill – The consideration paid as a result of the acquisition exceeded the fair value of the assets acquired, resulting in an intangible asset, goodwill, of $18.3 million.
	Core deposit premium – This intangible asset represents the value of the relationships that Metropolitan had with its deposit customers.  The fair value of this intangible asset was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave appropriate consideration to expected customer attrition rates, cost of the deposit base and the net maintenance cost attributable to customer deposits.
	Deferred tax asset – The deferred tax asset is based on 39.225% of fair value adjustments related to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and on a calculation of future tax benefits.  Metropolitan had a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax asset on the acquisition date, since it was more-likely-than-not that it would not be realized based on negative evidence which included substantial historical operating losses and a lack of future taxable income projections.  Metropolitan had approximately $72.8 million in net operating loss carryforward of which approximately $34.0 is expected to be utilized by the Company under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 382 limitation calculations.  The Company also recorded Metropolitan’s remaining deferred tax assets and liabilities along with the deferred taxes associated with the purchase price adjustments offset by any IRC Section 382 limitations related to built-in losses.
	Other assets – The fair value adjustment results from certain assets whose value was estimated to be less than book value, such a certain prepaid assets, receivables and intangible assets.
	Deposits – The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits that comprise the transaction accounts acquired, by definition equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date.  The $512,000 fair value adjustment applied to time deposits results from the estimated weighted average interest rate of Metropolitan’s certificates of deposits being slightly above the current market rates.
	Federal funds purchased and other borrowings – The carrying amount of these liabilities is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these liabilities.
	Accrued interest and other liabilities – The fair value used represents the adjustment of certain estimated liabilities from Metropolitan.
	The purchase price allocation and certain fair value measurements remain preliminary due to the timing of the acquisition and due to the number of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.  Management will continue to review the estimated fair values of loans, foreclosed assets, property and equipment, intangible assets, and other assets and liabilities, and to evaluate the assumed tax positions and contingencies.  The Company expects to finalize its analysis of the acquired loans along with the other acquired assets and assumed liabilities in this transaction over the next few months, within one year of the acquisition.  Therefore, adjustments to the estimated amounts and carrying values may occur.  See Note 5, Loans Acquired, for discussion regarding subsequent evaluation of future cash flows.
	The Company’s operating results for 2013 include the operating results of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of Metropolitan subsequent to the acquisition date.  Due to the significant fair value adjustments recorded and the fact Metropolitan was acquired under bankruptcy proceedings, historical results are not believed to be relevant to the Company’s results, and thus no pro forma information is presented.
	FDIC-Assisted Transactions
	Truman Bank
	On September 14, 2012, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Simmons First National Bank (“SFNB” or “lead bank”), entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with loss share arrangements and a separate loan sale agreement with the FDIC to purchase substantially all of the assets and to assume substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of Truman Bank of St. Louis, Missouri (“Truman”), with four branches in the St. Louis metro area.  The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $1.1 million on this transaction and incurred pre-tax merger related costs of $815,000.
	A summary, at fair value, of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Truman transaction, as of the acquisition date, is as follows:
	(In thousands)		Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
			from			Adjustments			Value
			the FDIC
	Assets Acquired
	Cash and due from banks		$	22,467		$	-		$	22,467
	Cash received from FDIC			10,495			-			10,495
	Federal funds sold			12,338			-			12,338
	Investment securities			23,540			-			23,540
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			87,620			(30,479	)		57,141
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			89,360			(15,965	)		73,395
	Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share			20,723			(5,607	)		15,116
Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share			10,314			(2,563	)		7,751
FDIC indemnification asset			-			26,723			26,723
Premises and equipment			1,390			-			1,390
Core deposit premium			-			1,191			1,191
Other assets			1,478			149			1,627
Total assets acquired			279,725			(26,551	)		253,174
Liabilities Assumed
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts			22,275			-			22,275
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits			70,705			-			70,705
Time deposits			135,573			-			135,573
Total deposits			228,553			-			228,553
Fed funds purchased and other borrowings			21,456			-			21,456
Payable to FDIC			1,285			-			1,285
Accrued interest and other liabilities			403			357			760
Total liabilities assumed		$	251,697		$	357			252,054
Pre-tax gain on FDIC-assisted transaction								$	1,120
Excel Bank
On October 19, 2012, the Company, through the lead bank, entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with loss share arrangements with the FDIC to purchase certain assets and to assume substantially all of the deposits and certain other liabilities of Excel Bank of Sedalia, Missouri (“Excel”), with three branches in the Kansas City metro area and one branch in the St. Louis metro area.  The Company recognized a pre-tax gain of $2.3 million on this transaction and incurred pre-tax merger related costs of $1.1 million.
A summary, at fair value, of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Excel transaction, as of the acquisition date, is as follows:
(In thousands)		Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
		from			Adjustments			Value
		the FDIC
Assets Acquired
Cash and due from banks		$	18,622		$	-		$	18,622
Cash received from FDIC			13,845			-			13,845
Federal funds sold			104			-			104
Investment securities			8,583			-			8,583
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			111,807			(33,660	)		78,147
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			26,528			(5,376	)		21,152
Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share			6,671			(3,558	)		3,113
Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share			8,265			(2,404	)		5,861
FDIC indemnification asset			-			26,218			26,218
Premises and equipment			2,582			-			2,582
Core deposit premium			-			1,337			1,337
Other assets			972			-			972
Total assets acquired			197,979			(17,443	)		180,536
Liabilities Assumed
Deposits:
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts			19,372			-			19,372
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits			55,082			-			55,082
Time deposits			94,138			-			94,138
Total deposits			168,592			-			168,592
FHLB borrowings			8,010			183			8,193
FDIC true-up provision			-			328			328
Accrued interest and other liabilities			426			706			1,132
Total liabilities assumed		$	177,028		$	1,217			178,245
Pre-tax gain on FDIC-assisted transaction								$	2,291
The following is a description of the methods used to determine the fair values of significant assets and liabilities presented in the FDIC-assisted transactions above.
Cash and due from banks, cash received from FDIC and Federal funds sold – The carrying amount of these assets is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets.  The $10.5 million cash received from the FDIC for Truman and $13.8 million for Excel is the first pro-forma cash settlement received from the FDIC on Monday following the closing weekend.  The $1.3 million payable to the FDIC for Truman is the excess amount received from the settlement.
Investment securities – Investment securities were acquired from the FDIC at fair market value.  The fair values provided by the FDIC were reviewed and considered reasonable based on SFNB’s understanding of the market conditions, based on actual balances transferred compared to pro-forma balances.
Loans acquired – Fair values for loans were based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considered factors including the type of loan and related collateral, classification status, fixed or variable interest rate, term of loan and whether or not the loan was amortizing, and current discount rates.  The discount rates used for loans are based on current market rates for new originations of comparable loans and include adjustments for liquidity concerns.  The discount rate does not include a factor for credit losses as that has been included in the estimated cash flows.  Loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques.
Foreclosed assets held for sale – These assets are presented at the estimated present values that management expects to receive when the properties are sold, net of related costs of disposal.
FDIC indemnification asset – This loss sharing asset is measured separately from the related covered assets as it is not contractually embedded in the covered assets and is not transferable with the covered assets should SFNB choose to dispose of them.  Fair value was estimated using projected cash flows related to the loss sharing agreements based on the expected reimbursements for losses and the applicable loss sharing percentages.  These cash flows were discounted to reflect the uncertainty of the timing and receipt of the loss-sharing reimbursement from the FDIC.
Core deposit premium – This intangible asset represents the value of the relationships that Truman and Excel had with their deposit customers.  The fair value of this intangible asset was estimated based on a discounted cash flow methodology that gave appropriate consideration to expected customer attrition rates, cost of the deposit base and the net maintenance cost attributable to customer deposits.
Deposits – The fair values used for the demand and savings deposits that comprise the transaction accounts acquired, by definition equal the amount payable on demand at the acquisition date.  Even though deposit rates were above market, because SFNB reset deposit rates to current market rates, there was no fair value adjustment recorded for time deposits.
Federal funds purchased and other borrowings, and payable to the FDIC – The carrying amount of these liabilities is a reasonable estimate of fair value based on the short-term nature of these liabilities.  The $1.3 million payable to the FDIC for Truman is the excess amount from the first pro-forma cash settlement received from the FDIC on Monday following the closing weekend.
FHLB borrowings – The fair value of Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) borrowings is estimated based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for borrowings with similar terms and maturities.  Included in the Excel acquisition were FHLB borrowed funds with a fair value totaling $8.2 million.  The Company did not need these advances to meet its liquidity needs, and redeemed the advances during the fourth quarter of 2012.
FDIC true-up provision – The purchase and assumption agreements for Truman and Excel allow for the FDIC to recover a portion of the funds previously paid out under the indemnification agreement in the event losses fail to reach the expected loss level under a claw back provision (“true-up provision”).  A true-up is scheduled to occur in the calendar month in which the tenth anniversary of the respective closing occurs.  If the threshold is not met, the assuming institution is required to pay the FDIC 50 percent of the excess, if any, within 45 days following the true-up.
The value of the true-up provision liability is calculated as the present value of the estimated payment to the FDIC in the tenth year using the formula provided in the agreements. The result of the calculation is based on the net present value of expected future cash payments to be made by SFNB to the FDIC at the conclusion of the loss share agreements.  The discount rate used was based on current market rates. The expected cash flows were calculated in accordance with the loss share agreements and are based primarily on the expected losses on the covered assets.  The value of the true-up provision is included in accrued interest and other liabilities on the balance sheet.  Calculations in accordance with the agreement resulted in no true-up provision to be recorded for Truman as of the acquisition date.
In connection with the Truman and Excel acquisitions, SFNB and the FDIC share in the losses on assets covered under the loss share agreements.  The FDIC will reimburse SFNB for 80% of all losses on covered assets.  The loss sharing agreements entered into by SFNB and the FDIC in conjunction with the purchase and assumption agreements require that SFNB follow certain servicing procedures as specified in the loss share agreements or risk losing FDIC reimbursement of covered asset losses.  Additionally, to the extent that actual losses incurred by SFNB under the loss share agreements are less than expected, SFNB may be required to reimburse the FDIC under the clawback provisions of the loss share agreements.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the covered loans and covered other real estate owned and the related FDIC indemnification asset (collectively, the “covered assets”) were reported at the net present value of expected future amounts to be paid or received.
Purchased loans acquired in a business combination, including loans purchased in the Truman and Excel acquisitions (both covered and not covered), are recorded at estimated fair value on their purchase date with no carryover of the related allowance for loan and lease losses.  Purchased loans are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality, accounting guidance for certain loans or debt securities acquired in a transfer, when the loans have evidence of credit deterioration since origination and it is probable at the date of acquisition that the acquirer will not collect all contractually required principal and interest payments.  The difference between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition is referred to as the non-accretable difference.  Subsequent decreases to the expected cash flows will generally result in a provision for loan and lease losses.  Subsequent increases in cash flows result in a reversal of the provision for loan and lease losses to the extent of prior charges and an adjustment in accretable yield, recognized on a prospective basis over the loan’s or pool’s remaining life, which will have a positive impact on interest income.
The Bank acquired approximately $1.4 million and $2.6 million of the real estate, banking facilities, furniture and equipment of Truman and Excel, respectively, as part of the purchase and assumption agreements, and assumed existing leases on the other banking facilities.

Note_3_Investment_Securities

Note 3 - Investment Securities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments in Debt and Marketable Equity Securities (and Certain Trading Assets) Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 3:	INVESTMENT SECURITIES
	The amortized cost and fair value of investment securities that are classified as held-to-maturity and available-for-sale are as follows:
			Years Ended December 31
			2013									2012
	(In thousands)		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
			Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
					Gains		(Losses)			Value				Gains		(Losses)			Value
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies		$	395,198	$	50	$	(10,535	)	$	384,713	$	288,098	$	135	$	(679	)	$	287,554
	Mortgage-backed securities			34,425		17		(442	)		34,000		49		1		-			50
	State and political subdivisions			315,445		2,165		(5,498	)		312,112		207,374		5,140		(160	)		212,354
	Other securities			620		-		-			620		620		-		-			620
	Total		$	745,688	$	2,232	$	(16,475	)	$	731,445	$	496,141	$	5,276	$	(839	)	$	500,578
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Treasury		$	4,001	$	-	$	(16	)	$	3,985	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies			183,781		8		(5,572	)		178,217		152,708		65		(292	)		152,481
	Mortgage-backed securities			1,735		156		-			1,891		20,436		287		(89	)		20,634
	State and political subdivisions			7,860		4		(3	)		7,861		2,989		-		(1	)		2,988
	Other securities			19,840		484		(1	)		20,323		14,787		456		(4	)		15,239
	Total		$	217,217	$	652	$	(5,592	)	$	212,277	$	190,920	$	808	$	(386	)	$	191,342
	Securities with limited marketability, such as stock in the Federal Reserve Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank, are carried at cost and are reported as other available-for-sale securities in the table above.
	Certain investment securities are valued at less than their historical cost.  Total fair value of these investments at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $715.3 million and $332.1 million, which is approximately 75.8% and 48.0%, respectively, of the Company’s combined available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment portfolios.
	The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at December 31:
			Less Than 12 Months				12 Months or More					Total
	(In thousands)		Estimated		Gross		Estimated			Gross		Estimated		Gross
			Fair		Unrealized		Fair			Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
			Value		Losses		Value			Losses		Value		Losses
	31-Dec-13
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies		$	258,474	$	6,405	$	114,339		$	4,130	$	372,814	$	10,535
	Mortgage-backed securities			32,053		442		-			-		32,053		442
	State and political subdivisions			130,457		5,311		4,466			187		134,923		5,498
	Total		$	420,984	$	12,158	$	118,805		$	4,317	$	539,790	$	16,475
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Treasury		$	3,985	$	16	$	-		$	-	$	3,985	$	16
	U.S. Government agencies			111,662		2,682		56,396			2,890		168,058		5,572
	State and political subdivisions			2,921		3		-			-		2,921		3
	Other securities			573		1		-			-		573		1
	Total		$	119,141	$	2,703	$	56,396		$	2,890	$	175,537	$	5,592
	31-Dec-12
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies		$	196,783	$	679	$	-		$	-	$	196,783	$	679
	State and political subdivisions			13,098		70		511			90		13,609		160
	Total		$	209,881	$	749	$	511		$	90	$	210,392	$	839
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Government agencies		$	105,994	$	292	$	-		$	-	$	105,994	$	292
	Mortgage-backed securities			14,420		88		25			1		14,445		89
	State and political subdivisions			1,229		1		-			-		1,229		1
	Other securities			1		4		-			-		1		4
	Total		$	121,644	$	385	$	25		$	1	$	121,669	$	386
	These declines primarily resulted from the rate for these investments yielding less than current market rates.  Based on evaluation of available evidence, management believes the declines in fair value for these securities are temporary.  Management does not have the intent to sell these securities and management believes it is more likely than not the Company will not have to sell these securities before recovery of their amortized cost basis less any current period credit losses.
	Declines in the fair value of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale securities below their cost that are deemed to be other than temporary are reflected in earnings as realized losses.  In estimating other-than-temporary impairment losses, management considers, among other things, (i) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (ii) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (iii) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value.
	Management has the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as held to maturity until they mature, at which time the Company expects to receive full value for the securities. Furthermore, as of December 31, 2013, management also had the ability and intent to hold the securities classified as available-for-sale for a period of time sufficient for a recovery of cost. The unrealized losses are largely due to increases in market interest rates over the yields available at the time the underlying securities were purchased. The fair value is expected to recover as the bonds approach their maturity date or repricing date or if market yields for such investments decline. Management does not believe any of the securities are impaired due to reasons of credit quality. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2013, management believes the impairments detailed in the table above are temporary. Should the impairment of any of these securities become other than temporary, the cost basis of the investment will be reduced and the resulting loss recognized in net income in the period the other-than-temporary impairment is identified.
	Income earned on the above securities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, is as follows:
	(In thousands)		2013		2012		2011
	Taxable
	Held-to-maturity		$	3,314	$	3,107	$	4,229
	Available-for-sale			2,239		2,214		2,490
	Non-taxable
	Held-to-maturity			7,682		7,395		7,864
	Available-for-sale			65		5		-
	Total		$	13,300	$	12,721	$	14,583
	The amortized cost and estimated fair value by maturity of securities are shown in the following table.  Securities are classified according to their contractual maturities without consideration of principal amortization, potential prepayments or call options.  Accordingly, actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities.
		Held-to-Maturity				Available-for-Sale
(In thousands)		Amortized		Fair		Amortized			Fair
		Cost		Value		Cost			Value
One year or less		$	26,340	$	26,405	$	1,982		$	1,984
After one through five years			255,465		252,709		100,306			99,348
After five through ten years			276,958		269,547		95,786			91,249
After ten years			186,925		182,784		895			965
Other securities			-		-		18,248			18,731
Total		$	745,688	$	731,445	$	217,217		$	212,277
The carrying value, which approximates the fair value, of securities pledged as collateral, to secure public deposits and for other purposes, amounted to $587.9 million at December 31, 2013 and $434.8 million at December 31, 2012.  The book value of securities sold under agreements to repurchase amounted to $102.8 million and $58.8 million for December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
There were $151,000 of gross realized gains and $302,000 of realized losses from the sale of available for sale securities during the year ended December 31, 2013.  As part of its acquisition strategy related to Truman and Excel, the Company liquidated the acquired mortgage-backed securities, resulting in $193,000 of net realized losses during 2013.  There were $2,000 of realized gains from the sale of available for sale securities and no realized losses during the year ended December 31, 2012.  The Company had no gross realized gains or losses during the year ended December 31, 2011 from the sale of available for sale securities.  The income tax expense/benefit related to security gains/losses was 39.225% of the gross amounts.
The state and political subdivision debt obligations are primarily non-rated bonds and represent small, Arkansas issues, which are evaluated on an ongoing basis.

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Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
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	NOTE 4:	LOANS AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOAN LOSSES
	At December 31, 2013, the Company’s loan portfolio was $2.40 billion, compared to $1.92 billion at December 31, 2012.  The various categories of loans are summarized as follows:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		$	184,935		$	185,536
	Student loans			25,906			34,145
	Other consumer			98,851			105,319
	Total consumer			309,692			325,000
	Real estate:
	Construction			146,458			138,132
	Single family residential			392,285			356,907
	Other commercial			626,333			568,166
	Total real estate			1,165,076			1,063,205
	Commercial:
	Commercial			164,329			141,336
	Agricultural			98,886			93,805
	Total commercial			263,215			235,141
	Other			4,655			5,167
	Loans			1,742,638			1,628,513
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)			515,644			82,764
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)			146,653			210,842
	Total loans before allowance for loan losses		$	2,404,935		$	1,922,119
	Loan Origination/Risk Management – The Company seeks to manage its credit risk by diversifying its loan portfolio, determining that borrowers have adequate sources of cash flow for loan repayment without liquidation of collateral; obtaining and monitoring collateral; providing an adequate allowance for loans losses by regularly reviewing loans through the internal loan review process.  The loan portfolio is diversified by borrower, purpose and industry.  The Company seeks to use diversification within the loan portfolio to reduce its credit risk, thereby minimizing the adverse impact on the portfolio, if weaknesses develop in either the economy or a particular segment of borrowers.  Collateral requirements are based on credit assessments of borrowers and may be used to recover the debt in case of default.  Furthermore, factors that influenced the Company’s judgment regarding the allowance for loan losses consists of a three-year historical loss average segregated by each primary loan sector.  On an annual basis, historical loss rates are calculated for each sector.
	Consumer – The consumer loan portfolio consists of credit card loans, student loans and other consumer loans.  The Company no longer originates student loans, and the current portfolio is guaranteed by the Department of Education at 97% of principal and interest.  Credit card loans are diversified by geographic region to reduce credit risk and minimize any adverse impact on the portfolio. Although they are regularly reviewed to facilitate the identification and monitoring of creditworthiness, credit card loans are unsecured loans, making them more susceptible to be impacted by economic downturns resulting in increasing unemployment.  Other consumer loans include direct and indirect installment loans and overdrafts.  Loans in this portfolio segment are sensitive to unemployment and other key consumer economic measures.
	Real estate – The real estate loan portfolio consists of construction loans, single family residential loans and commercial loans.  Construction and development loans (“C&D”) and commercial real estate loans (“CRE”) can be particularly sensitive to valuation of real estate.  Commercial real estate cycles are inevitable.  The long planning and production process for new properties and rapid shifts in business conditions and employment create an inherent tension between supply and demand for commercial properties.  While general economic trends often move individual markets in the same direction over time, the timing and magnitude of changes are determined by other forces unique to each market.  CRE cycles tend to be local in nature and longer than other credit cycles.  Factors influencing the CRE market are traditionally different from those affecting residential real estate markets; thereby making predictions for one market based on the other difficult.  Additionally, submarkets within commercial real estate – such as office, industrial, apartment, retail and hotel – also experience different cycles, providing an opportunity to lower the overall risk through diversification across types of CRE loans.  Management realizes that local demand and supply conditions will also mean that different geographic areas will experience cycles of different amplitude and length.  The Company monitors these loans closely and has no significant concentrations in its real estate loan portfolio.
	Commercial – The commercial loan portfolio includes commercial and agricultural loans, representing loans to commercial customers and farmers for use in normal business or farming operations to finance working capital needs, equipment purchase or other expansion projects.  Collection risk in this portfolio is driven by the creditworthiness of the underlying borrowers, particularly cash flow from customers’ business or farming operations.  The Company continues its efforts to keep loan terms short, reducing the negative impact of upward movement in interest rates.  Term loans are generally set up with a one or three year balloon, and the Company has recently instituted a pricing mechanism for commercial loans.  It is standard practice to require personal guaranties on all commercial loans, particularly as they relate to closely-held or limited liability entities.
	Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans – Loans are considered past due if the required principal and interest payments have not been received as of the date such payments were due.  Loans are placed on nonaccrual status when, in management’s opinion, the borrower may be unable to meet payment obligations as they become due, as well as when required by regulatory provisions.  Loans may be placed on nonaccrual status regardless of whether or not such loans are considered past due.  When interest accrual is discontinued, all unpaid accrued interest is reversed. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received in excess of principal due.  Loans are returned to accrual status when all the principal and interest amounts contractually due are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.
	Nonaccrual loans, excluding loans acquired, at December 31, 2013 and 2012, segregated by class of loans, are as follows:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		$	290		$	281
	Other consumer			677			801
	Total consumer			967			1,082
	Real estate:
	Construction			116			463
	Single family residential			2,957			2,706
	Other commercial			1,726			4,254
	Total real estate			4,799			7,423
	Commercial:
	Commercial			378			471
	Agricultural			117			147
	Total commercial			495			618
	Total		$	6,261		$	9,123
	An age analysis of past due loans, excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans, is as follows:
	(In thousands)		Gross			90 Days			Total			Current			Total			90 Days
			30-89			or More			Past Due						Loans			Past Due
			Days			Past Due												&
			Past Due															Accruing
	31-Dec-13
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		$	712		$	520		$	1,232		$	183,703		$	184,935		$	230
	Student loans			627			2,264			2,891			23,015			25,906			2,264
	Other consumer			911			458			1,369			97,482			98,851			185
	Total consumer			2,250			3,242			5,492			304,200			309,692			2,679
	Real estate:
	Construction			583			30			613			145,845			146,458			-
	Single family residential			2,793			1,114			3,907			388,378			392,285			94
	Other commercial			1,019			1,533			2,552			623,781			626,333			82
	Total real estate			4,395			2,677			7,072			1,158,004			1,165,076			176
	Commercial:
	Commercial			357			376			733			163,596			164,329			96
	Agricultural			42			37			79			98,807			98,886			-
	Total commercial			399			413			812			262,403			263,215			96
Other			-			-			-			4,655			4,655			-
Total		$	7,044		$	6,332		$	13,376		$	1,729,262		$	1,742,638		$	2,951
31-Dec-12
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	710		$	547		$	1,257		$	184,279		$	185,536		$	266
Student loans			901			2,234			3,135			31,010			34,145			2,234
Other consumer			1,149			529			1,678			103,641			105,319			204
Total consumer			2,760			3,310			6,070			318,930			325,000			2,704
Real estate:
Construction			309			365			674			137,458			138,132			-
Single family residential			3,069			1,539			4,608			352,299			356,907			137
Other commercial			716			3,303			4,019			564,147			568,166			-
Total real estate			4,094			5,207			9,301			1,053,904			1,063,205			137
Commercial:
Commercial			340			385			725			140,611			141,336			74
Agricultural			81			113			194			93,611			93,805			-
Total commercial			421			498			919			234,222			235,141			74
Other			-			-			-			5,167			5,167			-
Total		$	7,275		$	9,015		$	16,290		$	1,612,223		$	1,628,513		$	2,915
Impaired Loans – A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loans, including scheduled principal and interest payments.  This includes loans that are delinquent 90 days or more, nonaccrual loans and certain other loans identified by management.  Certain other loans identified by management consist of performing loans with specific allocations of the allowance for loan losses. Impaired loans are carried at the present value of estimated future cash flows using the loan’s existing rate, or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.
Impairment is evaluated in total for smaller-balance loans of a similar nature and on an individual loan basis for other loans.  Impaired loans, or portions thereof, are charged-off when deemed uncollectible.
Impaired loans, net of government guarantees and excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans, are as follows:
(In thousands)		Unpaid			Recorded			Recorded			Total			Related			Average			Interest
		Contractual			Investment			Investment			Recorded			Allowance			Investment			Income
		Principal			With No			With			Investment						in			Recognized
		Balance			Allowance			Allowance									Impaired
																	Loans
31-Dec-13
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	520		$	520		$	-		$	520		$	16		$	518		$	15
Other consumer			925			878			32			910			171			993			41
Total consumer			1,445			1,398			32			1,430			187			1,511			56
Real estate:
Construction			3,251			2,036			1,171			3,207			371			3,692			152
Single family residential			4,497			2,306			1,645			3,951			745			3,754			155
Other commercial			10,328			6,868			2,319			9,187			564			11,924			491
Total real estate			18,076			11,210			5,135			16,345			1,680			19,370			798
Commercial:
Commercial			547			383			78			461			80			613			25
Agricultural			117			80			-			80			13			85			3
Total commercial			664			463			78			541			93			698			28
Total		$	20,185		$	13,071		$	5,245		$	18,316		$	1,960		$	21,579		$	882
31-Dec-12
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	547		$	547		$	-		$	547		$	82		$	565		$	16
Other consumer			1,140			999			131			1,130			249			1,179			63
Total consumer			1,687			1,546			131			1,677			331			1,744			79
Real estate:
Construction			5,443			3,866			1,494			5,360			505			5,466			291
Single family residential			4,091			2,877			1,140			4,017			494			4,031			214
Other commercial			21,199			5,903			13,078			18,981			1,310			22,521			1,198
Total real estate			30,733			12,646			15,712			28,358			2,309			32,018			1,703
Commercial:
Commercial			842			487			191			678			179			784			42
Agricultural			236			74			16			90			24			232			12
Total commercial			1,078			561			207			768			203			1,016			54
Total		$	33,498		$	14,753		$	16,050		$	30,803		$	2,843		$	34,778		$	1,836
At December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2012, impaired loans, net of government guarantees and excluding loans acquired, totaled $18.3 million and $30.8 million, respectively.  Allocations of the allowance for loan losses relative to impaired loans were $2.0 million and $2.8 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Approximately $0.8 million, $1.8 million and $2.1 million of interest income was recognized on average impaired loans of $21.6 million, $34.8 million and $46.7 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Interest recognized on impaired loans on a cash basis during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was not material.
Included in certain impaired loan categories are troubled debt restructurings (“TDRs”).  When the Company restructures a loan to a borrower that is experiencing financial difficulty and grants a concession that it would not otherwise consider, a “troubled debt restructuring” results and the Company classifies the loan as a TDR.  The Company grants various types of concessions, primarily interest rate reduction and/or payment modifications or extensions, with an occasional forgiveness of principal.
Under ASC Topic 310-10-35 – Subsequent Measurement, a TDR is considered to be impaired, and an impairment analysis must be performed.  The Company assesses the exposure for each modification, either by collateral discounting or by calculation of the present value of future cash flows, and determines if a specific allocation to the allowance for loan losses is needed.
Once an obligation has been restructured because of such credit problems, it continues to be considered a TDR until paid in full; or, if an obligation yields a market interest rate and no longer has any concession regarding payment amount or amortization, then it is not considered a TDR at the beginning of the calendar year after the year in which the improvement takes place.  The Company returns TDRs to accrual status only if (1) all contractual amounts due can reasonably be expected to be repaid within a prudent period, and (2) repayment has been in accordance with the contract for a sustained period, typically at least six months.
The following table presents a summary of troubled debt restructurings, excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans.
		Accruing TDR Loans						Nonaccrual TDR						Total TDR Loans
								Loans
(Dollars in thousands)		Number			Balance			Number			Balance			Number			Balance
31-Dec-13
Real estate:
Construction			1			988			-			-			1			988
Single-family residential			4			862			-			-			4			862
Other commercial			9			6,974			1			608			10			7,582
Total real estate			14			8,824			1			608			15			9,432
Commercial:
Commercial			1			39			1			60			2			99
Agricultural			1			635			-			-			1			635
Total commercial			2			674			1			60			3			734
Total			16		$	9,498			2		$	668			18		$	10,166
31-Dec-12
Consumer:
Other consumer			1		$	33			1		$	12			2		$	45
Total consumer			1			33			1			12			2			45
Real estate:
Construction			2			1,212			-			-			2			1,212
Single-family residential			3			570			1			15			4			585
Other commercial			14			8,508			4			2,962			18			11,470
Total real estate			19			10,290			5			2,977			24			13,267
Commercial:
Commercial			1			39			1			85			2			124
Agricultural			1			653			-			-			1			653
Total commercial			2			692			1			85			3			777
Total			22		$	11,015			7		$	3,074			29		$	14,089
The following table presents loans that were restructured as TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans.
											Modification Type
(Dollars in thousands)		Number			Balance			Balance at			Change in			Change			Financial
		of			Prior			31-Dec			Maturity			in			Impact
		Loans			to TDR						Date			Rate			on Date of
																	Restructure
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Real estate:
Single family residential			1		$	321		$	311		$	-			311		$	-
Total real estate			1			321			311			-			311			-
Total			1		$	321		$	311		$	-		$	311		$	-
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Consumer:
Other consumer			1		$	48		$	33		$	-		$	33		$	-
Total consumer			1			48			33						33			-
Real estate:
Construction			1			51			51			-			51			-
Other commercial			5			2,178			1,981			653			1,328			-
Total real estate			6			2,229			2,032			653			1,379			-
Commercial:
Commercial			1			50			39			-			39			-
Total commercial			1			50			39			-			39			-
Total			8		$	2,327		$	2,104		$	653		$	1,451		$	-
During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company modified a total of one loan with a recorded investment of $321,000 prior to modification which was deemed troubled debt restructuring.  The restructured loan was modified by lowering of the interest rate.  Based on the fair value of the collateral, no specific reserve was determined necessary for this loan.  Also, there was no immediate financial impact from the restructuring of this loan, as it was not considered necessary to charge-off interest or principal on the date of restructure.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company modified a total of eight loans with a recorded investment of $2.3 million prior to modification which were deemed troubled debt restructurings.  Although there was additional modification of terms on some of the loans, the prevailing modification on seven loans was a change in the rate of interest, with an extension of the maturity date on the other loan.  Based on the fair value of the collateral, no specific reserve was determined necessary for any of these loans.  Also, there was no immediate financial impact from the restructuring of these loans, as it was not considered necessary to charge-off interest or principal on the date of restructure.
The following table presents loans for which a payment default occurred during the year ended December 31, 2012, and that had been modified as a TDR within 12 months or less of the payment default, excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans.  We define a payment default as a payment received more than 90 days after its due date. There were no TDRs for which a payment default occurred during the year ended December 31, 2013.
(Dollars in thousands)		Number of			Recorded			Charge-offs			Transfers
		Loans			Balance at						to
					31-Dec						OREO
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Real estate:
Other commercial			3		$	615		$	1,321		$	473
Total real estate			3			615			1,321			473
Commercial:
Commercial			1			7			125			-
Total commercial			1			7			125			-
Total			4		$	622		$	1,446		$	473
Credit Quality Indicators – As part of the on-going monitoring of the credit quality of the Company’s loan portfolio, management tracks certain credit quality indicators including trends related to (i) the weighted-average risk rating of commercial and real estate loans, (ii) the level of classified commercial and real estate loans, (iii) net charge-offs, (iv) non-performing loans (see details above) and (v) the general economic conditions in the States of Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.
The Company utilizes a risk rating matrix to assign a risk rate to each of its commercial and real estate loans. Loans are rated on a scale of 1 to 8.  A description of the general characteristics of the 8 risk ratings is as follows:
	·	Risk Rate 1 – Pass (Excellent) – This category includes loans which are virtually free of credit risk.  Borrowers in this category represent the highest credit quality and greatest financial strength.
	·	Risk Rate 2 – Pass (Good) - Loans under this category possess a nominal risk of default.  This category includes borrowers with strong financial strength and superior financial ratios and trends.  These loans are generally fully secured by cash or equivalents (other than those rated "excellent”).
	·	Risk Rate 3 – Pass (Acceptable – Average) - Loans in this category are considered to possess a normal level of risk.  Borrowers in this category have satisfactory financial strength and adequate cash flow coverage to service debt requirements.  If secured, the perfected collateral should be of acceptable quality and within established borrowing parameters.
	·	Risk Rate 4 – Pass (Monitor) - Loans in the Watch (Monitor) category exhibit an overall acceptable level of risk, but that risk may be increased by certain conditions, which represent "red flags".  These "red flags" require a higher level of supervision or monitoring than the normal "Pass" rated credit.  The borrower may be experiencing these conditions for the first time, or it may be recovering from weakness, which at one time justified a harsher rating.  These conditions may include: weaknesses in financial trends; marginal cash flow; one-time negative operating results; non-compliance with policy or borrowing agreements; poor diversity in operations; lack of adequate monitoring information or lender supervision; questionable management ability/stability.
	·	Risk Rate 5 – Special Mention - A loan in this category has potential weaknesses that deserve management's close attention.  If left uncorrected, these potential weaknesses may result in deterioration of the repayment prospects for the asset or in the institution's credit position at some future date.  Special Mention loans are not adversely classified (although they are "criticized") and do not expose an institution to sufficient risk to warrant adverse classification.  Borrowers may be experiencing adverse operating trends, or an ill-proportioned balance sheet.  Non-financial characteristics of a Special Mention rating may include management problems, pending litigation, a non-existent, or ineffective loan agreement or other material structural weakness, and/or other significant deviation from prudent lending practices.
	·	Risk Rate 6 – Substandard - A Substandard loan is inadequately protected by the current sound worth and paying capacity of the borrower or of the collateral pledged, if any.  Loans so classified must have a well-defined weakness, or weaknesses, that jeopardize the liquidation of the debt.  The loans are characterized by the distinct possibility that the Company will sustain some loss if the deficiencies are not corrected.  This does not imply ultimate loss of the principal, but may involve burdensome administrative expenses and the accompanying cost to carry the loan.
	·	Risk Rate 7 – Doubtful – A loan classified Doubtful has all the weaknesses inherent in a substandard loan except that the weaknesses make collection or liquidation in full (on the basis of currently existing facts, conditions, and values) highly questionable and improbable. Doubtful borrowers are usually in default, lack adequate liquidity, or capital, and lack the resources necessary to remain an operating entity.  The possibility of loss is extremely high, but because of specific pending events that may strengthen the asset, its classification as loss is deferred.  Pending factors include: proposed merger or acquisition; liquidation procedures; capital injection; perfection of liens on additional collateral; and refinancing plans.  Loans classified as Doubtful are placed on nonaccrual status.
	·	Risk Rate 8 – Loss - Loans classified Loss are considered uncollectible and of such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not warranted.  This classification does not mean that the loans has absolutely no recovery or salvage value, but rather it is not practical or desirable to defer writing off this basically worthless loan, even though partial recovery may be affected in the future.  Borrowers in the Loss category are often in bankruptcy, have formally suspended debt repayments, or have otherwise ceased normal business operations.  Loans should be classified as Loss and charged-off in the period in which they become uncollectible.
Loans acquired, including loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements, are evaluated using this internal grading system.   Loans acquired through FDIC-assisted transactions are accounted for in pools, and all of the loan pools were considered satisfactory at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.  Loans acquired in the Metropolitan acquisition are evaluated individually and include purchased credit impaired loans of $27.4 million that are classified as substandard.  All other loans acquired in the Metropolitan transaction are considered satisfactory at December 31, 2013.  Loans acquired, covered by loss share agreements, have additional protection provided by the FDIC.  See Note 5, Loans Acquired, for further discussion of the acquired loans, loan pools and loss sharing agreements.
Purchased credit impaired loans are loans that showed evidence of deterioration of credit quality since origination and for which it is probable, at acquisition, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts contractually owed.  Their fair value was initially based on the estimate of cash flows, both principal and interest, expected to be collected or estimated collateral values if cash flows are not estimable, discounted at prevailing market rates of interest.  The difference between the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition and the fair value at acquisition is recognized as interest income on a level-yield method over the life of the loan.  Contractually required payments for interest and principal that exceed the undiscounted cash flows expected at acquisition are not recognized as a yield adjustment.  Increases in expected cash flows subsequent to the initial investment are recognized prospectively through adjustment of the yield on the loan over its remaining life.  Decreases in expected cash flows are recognized as impairment.
Classified loans for the Company include loans in Risk Ratings 6, 7 and 8.  Loans may be classified, but not considered impaired, due to one of the following reasons:  (1) The Company has established minimum dollar amount thresholds for loan impairment testing.  Loans rated 6 – 8 that fall under the threshold amount are not tested for impairment and therefore are not included in impaired loans.  (2) Of the loans that are above the threshold amount and tested for impairment, after testing, some are considered to not be impaired and are not included in impaired loans.  Total classified loans were $35.9 million and $39.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The following table presents a summary of loans by credit risk rating, segregated by class of loans.
(In thousands)		Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Total
		4-Jan			5			6			7			8
31-Dec-13
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	184,415		$	-		$	520		$	-		$	-		$	184,935
Student loans			23,642			-			2,264			-			-			25,906
Other consumer			97,655			2			1,121			56			17			98,851
Total consumer			305,712			2			3,905			56			17			309,692
Real estate:
Construction			142,213			71			4,174			-			-			146,458
Single family residential			383,934			1,412			6,939			-			-			392,285
Other commercial			600,045			7,597			18,691			-			-			626,333
Total real estate			1,126,192			9,080			29,804			-			-			1,165,076
Commercial:
Commercial			162,118			200			2,001			10			-			164,329
Agricultural			98,761			-			125			-			-			98,886
Total commercial			260,879			200			2,126			10			-			263,215
Other			4,655			-			-			-			-			4,655
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (1)			488,288			-			27,356			-			-			515,644
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			146,653			-			-			-			-			146,653
Total		$	2,332,379		$	9,282		$	63,191		$	66		$	17		$	2,404,935
(In thousands)		Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Total
		4-Jan			5			6			7			8
31-Dec-12
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	184,989		$	-		$	547		$	-		$	-		$	185,536
Student loans			31,911			-			2,234			-			-			34,145
Other consumer			103,597			7			1,660			33			22			105,319
Total consumer			320,497			7			4,441			33			22			325,000
Real estate:
Construction			131,873			30			6,229			-			-			138,132
Single family residential			348,628			1,458			6,821			-			-			356,907
Other commercial			540,986			8,484			18,696			-			-			568,166
Total real estate			1,021,487			9,972			31,746			-			-			1,063,205
Commercial:
Commercial			138,948			114			2,235			39			-			141,336
Agricultural			93,357			-			448			-			-			93,805
Total commercial			232,305			114			2,683			39			-			235,141
Other			5,167			-			-			-			-			5,167
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			82,764			-			-			-			-			82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			210,842			-			-			-			-			210,842
Total		$	1,873,062		$	10,093		$	38,870		$	72		$	22		$	1,922,119
-1	Purchased credit impaired loans from the Metropolitan acquisition are classified as substandard.
Net (charge-offs)/recoveries for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, excluding loans acquired, segregated by class of loans, were as follows:
(In thousands)		2013			2012
Consumer:
Credit cards		$	(2,362	)	$	(2,658	)
Student loans			(69	)		(86	)
Other consumer			(901	)		(537	)
Total consumer			(3,332	)		(3,281	)
Real estate:
Construction			(105	)		7
Single family residential			(256	)		(526	)
Other commercial			(675	)		(2,193	)
Total real estate			(1,036	)		(2,712	)
Commercial:
Commercial			(157	)		(221	)
Agricultural			(33	)		(152	)
Total commercial			(190	)		(373	)
Total		$	(4,558	)	$	(6,366	)
Allowance for Loan Losses
Allowance for Loan Losses – The allowance for loan losses is a reserve established through a provision for loan losses charged to expense, which represents management’s best estimate of probable losses that have been incurred within the existing portfolio of loans. The allowance, in the judgment of management, is necessary to reserve for estimated loan losses and risks inherent in the loan portfolio. The Company’s allowance for loan loss methodology includes allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 310-10, Receivables, and allowance allocations calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 450-20, Loss Contingencies. Accordingly, the methodology is based on the Company’s internal grading system, specific impairment analysis, qualitative and quantitative factors.
As mentioned above, allocations to the allowance for loan losses are categorized as either specific allocations or general allocations.
A loan is considered impaired when it is probable that the Company will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled principal and interest payments. For a collateral dependent loan, the Company’s evaluation process includes a valuation by appraisal or other collateral analysis. This valuation is compared to the remaining outstanding principal balance of the loan. If a loss is determined to be probable, the loss is included in the allowance for loan losses as a specific allocation. If the loan is not collateral dependent, the measurement of loss is based on the difference between the expected and contractual future cash flows of the loan.
The general allocation is calculated monthly based on management’s assessment of several factors such as (1) historical loss experience based on volumes and types, (2) volume and trends in delinquencies and nonaccruals, (3) lending policies and procedures including those for loan losses, collections and recoveries, (4) national, state and local economic trends and conditions, (5) concentrations of credit within the loan portfolio, (6) the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff and (7) other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans. The Company establishes general allocations for each major loan category. This category also includes allocations to loans which are collectively evaluated for loss such as credit cards, one-to-four family owner occupied residential real estate loans and other consumer loans.
As of December 31, 2012, the Company refined its allowance calculation.  As part of the refinement process, management evaluated the criteria previously applied to the entire loan portfolio, and used to calculate the unallocated portion of the allowance, and applied those criteria to each specific loan category.  This included the impact of national, state and local economic trends, external factors and competition, economic outlook and business conditions and other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans.  As a result of the refined allowance calculation, the allocation of the Company’s allowance for loan losses may not be comparable with periods prior to December 31, 2012.
The following table details activity in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment for the year ended December 31, 2013.  Allocation of a portion of the allowance to one category of loans does not preclude its availability to absorb losses in other categories.
(In thousands)		Commercial			Real			Credit			Other			Unallocated			Total
					Estate			Card			Consumer
											and Other
31-Dec-13
Balance, beginning of year		$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
Provision for loan losses			(51	)		2,468			581			1,120			-			4,118
Charge-offs			(382	)		(1,628	)		(3,263	)		(1,561	)		-			(6,834	)
Recoveries			192			592			901			591			-			2,276
Net charge-offs			(190	)		(1,036	)		(2,362	)		(970	)		-			(4,558	)
Balance, end of year		$	3,205		$	16,885		$	5,430		$	1,922		$	-		$	27,442
Period-end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	93		$	1,680		$	16		$	171		$	-		$	1,960
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			3,112			15,205			5,414			1,751			-			25,482
Balance, end of year		$	3,205		$	16,885		$	5,430		$	1,922		$	-		$	27,442
31-Dec-12
Balance, beginning of year		$	2,063		$	10,117		$	5,513		$	1,847		$	10,568		$	30,108
Provision for loan losses			1,756			8,048			4,356			548			(10,568	)		4,140
Charge-offs			(543	)		(4,095	)		(3,516	)		(1,198	)		-			(9,352	)
Recoveries			170			1,383			858			575			-			2,986
Net charge-offs			(373	)		(2,712	)		(2,658	)		(623	)		-			(6,366	)
Balance, end of year		$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
Period-end amount allocated to:
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	203		$	2,309		$	82		$	249		$	-		$	2,843
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			3,243			13,144			7,129			1,523			-			25,039
Balance, end of year		$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
Activity in the allowance for loan losses for the year ended December 31, 2011 was as follows:
31-Dec-11
Balance, beginning of year		$	2,277		$	9,692		$	5,549		$	1,958		$	6,940		$	26,416
Provision for loan losses			576			2,609			3,688			1,175			3,628			11,676
Charge-offs			(1,411	)		(3,165	)		(4,703	)		(1,890	)		-			(11,169	)
Recoveries			621			981			979			604			-			3,185
Net charge-offs			(790	)		(2,184	)		(3,724	)		(1,286	)		-			(7,984	)
Balance, end of year		$	2,063		$	10,117		$	5,513		$	1,847		$	10,568		$	30,108
The Company’s recorded investment in loans, excluding loans acquired, as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 related to each balance in the allowance for loan losses by portfolio segment on the basis of the Company’s impairment methodology is as follows:
(In thousands)		Commercial			Real			Credit			Other			Total
					Estate			Card			Consumer
											and Other
31-Dec-13
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	541		$	16,345		$	520		$	910		$	18,316
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			262,674			1,148,731			184,415			128,502			1,724,322
Balance, end of period		$	263,215		$	1,165,076		$	184,935		$	129,412		$	1,742,638
31-Dec-12
Loans individually evaluated for impairment		$	768		$	28,358		$	547		$	1,130		$	30,803
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment			234,373			1,034,847			184,989			143,501			1,597,710
Balance, end of period		$	235,141		$	1,063,205		$	185,536		$	144,631		$	1,628,513

Note_5_Loans_Acquired

Note 5 - Loans Acquired	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans Acquired [Abstract]	'
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	NOTE 5:	LOANS ACQUIRED
	The Company evaluated $429.0 million of net loans ($442.0 million gross loans less $13.0 million discount) purchased in conjunction with the acquisition of Metropolitan, described in Note 2, Acquisitions, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 310-20, Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs.  The fair value discount is being accreted into interest income over the weighted average life of the loans using a constant yield method.  These loans are not considered to be impaired loans. The Company evaluated the remaining $28.4 million of net loans ($52.8 million gross loans less $24.5 million discount) purchased in conjunction with the acquisition of Metropolitan for impairment in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality.  Purchased loans are considered impaired if there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and if it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected.
	The Company evaluated all of the loans purchased in conjunction with the acquisition of Truman, Excel and its previous FDIC-assisted transactions in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 310-30.  All loans acquired in the FDIC transactions, both covered and not covered, were deemed to be impaired loans.  All loans acquired, whether or not covered by FDIC loss share agreements, are considered impaired if there is evidence of credit deterioration since origination and if it is probable that not all contractually required payments will be collected.  These loans were not classified as nonperforming assets at December 31, 2013, or December 31, 2012, as the loans are accounted for on a pooled basis and the pools are considered to be performing.  See Note 2 and Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of loans acquired
	The following table reflects the carrying value of all acquired loans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012:
			Loans Acquired
			At December 31,
	(in thousands)		2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards		$	8,116		$	-
	Other consumer			15,242			1,847
	Total consumer			23,358			1,847
	Real estate:
	Construction			29,936			19,172
	Single family residential			87,861			90,795
	Other commercial			449,285			160,148
	Total real estate			567,082			270,115
	Commercial:
	Commercial			71,857			18,950
	Agricultural			-			2,694
	Total commercial			71,857			21,644
	Total loans acquired (1)		$	662,297		$	293,606
	(1)	Loans acquired include $146.7 million and $210.8 million  of loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Loans acquired as a part of the Metropolitan transaction were individually evaluated and recorded at estimated fair value, including estimated credit losses, at the time of acquisition.  The loans acquired in FDIC assisted transactions were grouped into pools based on common risk characteristics and the pools were recorded at their estimated fair values, which incorporated estimated credit losses at the acquisition date.  These loans and loan pools are systematically reviewed by the Company to determine the risk of losses that may exceed those identified at the time of the acquisition.  Techniques used in determining risk of loss are similar to the Company’s legacy loan portfolio, with most focus being placed on those loans which include the larger loan relationships and those loans which exhibit higher risk characteristics.
	The following is a summary of the non-covered loans acquired in the Metropolitan acquisition on November 25, 2013, as of the date of acquisition.
	(in thousands)		Not Impaired			Impaired
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition		$	442,009		$	52,830
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)			-			(21,962	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition			442,009			30,868
	Accretable yield			(12,989	)		(2,516	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition		$	429,020		$	28,352
	The following is a summary of the covered impaired loans acquired in the acquisitions during 2012, as of the dates of acquisition.
	(in thousands)		Truman			Excel
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition		$	90,227		$	121,850
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)			(25,308	)		(29,258	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition			64,919			92,592
	Accretable yield			(7,778	)		(14,445	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition		$	57,141		$	78,147
	The following is a summary of the non-covered impaired loans acquired in the acquisitions during 2012, as of the dates of acquisition.
	(in thousands)		Truman			Excel
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition		$	99,065		$	30,048
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)			(12,248	)		(5,170	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition			86,817			24,878
	Accretable yield			(13,422	)		(3,726	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition		$	73,395		$	21,152
	As of the respective acquisition dates, the estimates of contractually required payments receivable, including interest, for all covered and non-covered loans acquired in the Metropolitan, Truman and Excel transactions were $836.0 million.  The cash flows expected to be collected as of the acquisition dates for these loans were $742.1 million, including interest.  These amounts were determined based upon the estimated remaining life of the underlying loans, which includes the effects of estimated prepayments.
	The amount of the estimated cash flows expected to be received from the acquired loan pools in excess of the fair values recorded for the loan pools is referred to as the accretable yield.  The accretable yield is recognized as interest income over the estimated lives of the loans.  Each quarter, the Company estimates the cash flows expected to be collected from the acquired loan pools, and adjustments may or may not be required.  Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2011, the cash flows estimate has increased on the loans acquired in 2010 based on payment histories and reduced loss expectations of the loan pools.  Beginning in the third quarter of 2013, the cash flows estimate has also increased on the loans acquired in 2012.  These projected cash flow improvements have resulted in increased interest income that is spread on a level-yield basis over the remaining expected lives of the loan pools.  For those loan pools covered by FDIC loss share, the increases in expected cash flows also reduce the amount of expected reimbursements under the loss sharing agreements with the FDIC, which are recorded as indemnification assets.  The estimated adjustments to the indemnification assets are amortized on a level-yield basis over the remainder of the loss sharing agreements or the remaining expected lives of the loan pools, whichever is shorter.
	The impact of the adjustments on the Company’s financial results for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is shown below:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Impact on net interest income		$	18,905		$	11,751
	Non-interest income			(18,106	)		(10,755	)
	Net impact to pre-tax income			799			997
	Net impact, net of taxes		$	486		$	606
	Because these adjustments will be recognized over the remaining lives of the loan pools and the remainder of the loss sharing agreements, respectively, they will impact future periods as well.  The current estimate of the remaining accretable yield adjustment that will positively impact interest income is $33.0 million and the remaining adjustment to the indemnification assets that will reduce non-interest income is $25.6 million.  Of the remaining adjustments, the Company expects to recognize $21.4 million of interest income and a $20.6 million reduction of non-interest income for a net addition to pre-tax income of approximately $0.8 million during 2014.  The accretable yield adjustments recorded in future periods will change as the Company continues to evaluate expected cash flows from the acquired loan pools.
	Changes in the carrying amount of the accretable yield for all purchased impaired loans were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	(in thousands)		Accretable			Carrying
			Yield			Amount
						of
						Loans
	Balance, January 1, 2011		$	36,247			231,600
	Additions			23,704			-
	Accretion			(17,118	)		17,118
	Payments and other reductions, net			-			(90,643	)
	Balance, December 31, 2011			42,833			158,075
Additions			39,371			229,835
Accretable yield adjustments			-			-
Accretion			(24,138	)		24,138
Payments and other reductions, net			-			(118,442	)
Balance, December 31, 2012			58,066			293,606
Additions			2,516			28,352
Accretable yield adjustments			17,380			-
Accretion			(36,577	)		36,577
Payments and other reductions, net			-			(123,750	)
Balance, December 31, 2013		$	41,385		$	234,785
Purchased impaired loans on the FDIC-assisted transactions are evaluated in pools with similar characteristics.  No pools evaluated by the Company were determined to have experienced impairment in the estimated credit quality or cash flows.  For Metropolitan, purchased impaired loans are evaluated on an individual borrower basis.  No loans evaluated by the Company were determined to have experience further impairment.  Therefore, there were no allowances for loan losses related to the purchased impaired loans at December 31, 2013 or 2012.
The purchase and assumption agreements for the FDIC-assisted acquisitions allow for the FDIC to recover a portion of the funds previously paid out under the indemnification agreement in the event losses fail to reach the expected loss level under a claw back provision (“true-up provision”).  The amount of the true-up provision for each acquisition is measured and recorded at Day 1 fair values.  It is calculated as the difference between management’s estimated losses on covered loans and covered foreclosed assets and the loss threshold contained in each loss share agreement, multiplied by the applicable clawback provisions contained in each loss share agreement.  This true-up amount, which is payable to the FDIC upon termination of the applicable loss share agreement, is then discounted back to net present value.  To the extent that actual losses on covered loans and covered foreclosed assets are less than estimated losses, the applicable true-up provision payable to the FDIC upon termination of the loss share agreements will increase.  To the extent that actual losses on covered loans and covered foreclosed assets are more than estimated losses, the applicable true-up provision payable to the FDIC upon termination of the loss share agreements will decrease.
The following table presents a summary of the changes in the FDIC true-up provision for years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
(in thousands)		FDIC True-up
		Provision
Balance, January 1, 2011		$	3,246
FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions			-
Amortization expense			131
Adjustments related to changes in expected losses			42
Balance, December 31, 2011			3,419
FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions			328
Amortization expense			138
Adjustments related to changes in expected losses			969
Balance, December 31, 2012			4,854
FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions			-
Amortization expense			160
Adjustments related to changes in expected losses			1,754
Balance, December 31, 2013		$	6,768

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 6:	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
	Goodwill is tested annually, or more often than annually, if circumstances warrant, for impairment.  If the implied fair value of goodwill is lower than its carrying amount, goodwill impairment is indicated, and goodwill is written down to its implied fair value.  Subsequent increases in goodwill value are not recognized in the financial statements.  Goodwill totaled $78.9 million at December 31, 2013 and $60.6 million at December 31, 2012.  The Company recorded $18.3 million of goodwill during 2013 as a result of its Metropolitan acquisition.  Although the Company had two FDIC-assisted acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2012, no additional goodwill was recorded, as both transactions resulted in a bargain purchase gain.  Goodwill impairment was neither indicated nor recorded in 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Core deposit premiums are amortized over a ten year period and are periodically evaluated, at least annually, as to the recoverability of their carrying value.  Core deposit premiums of $9.8 million were recorded in 2013 as part of the Metropolitan acquisition.  Additional core deposit premiums of approximately $1.2 million and $1.3 million were recorded in 2012 as part of the FDIC-assisted acquisitions of Truman and Excel, respectively.
	On September 30, 2013, the Company acquired a credit card portfolio and recorded Purchased Credit Card Relationships (“PCCR’s”) of $2.1 million.  This intangible asset will be amortized over a five year period, with monthly amortization beginning in October 2013.  The Company had no PCCR’s as of December 31, 2012.
	The Company’s goodwill and other intangibles (carrying basis and accumulated amortization) at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
	(In thousands)		December 31,			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Goodwill		$	78,906		$	60,605
	Core deposit premiums:
	Gross carrying amount			15,245			5,597
	Accumulated amortization			(2,237	)		(1,837	)
	Core deposit premiums, net			13,008			3,760
	Purchased credit card relationships:
	Gross carrying amount			2,068			-
	Accumulated amortization			(104	)		-
	Purchased credit card relationships, net			1,964			-
	Other intangible assets, net			14,972			3,760
	Total goodwill and other intangible assets		$	93,878		$	64,365
	Core deposit premium amortization expense recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, was $600,000, $347,000 and $884,000, respectively.  The Company’s estimated remaining amortization expense on core deposit premiums as of December 31, 2013 is as follows:
	(In thousands)	Year		Amortization
				Expense
		2014		$	1,394
		2015			1,388
		2016			1,385
		2017			1,385
		2018			1,385
		Thereafter			6,071
		Total		$	13,008
	PCCR amortization expense recorded for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $104,000.  There was no PCCR amortization expense recorded for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.  The Company’s estimated remaining amortization expense on PCCR’s as of December 31, 2013 is as follows:
	(In thousands)	Year		Amortization
				Expense
		2014		$	414
		2015			414
		2016			414
		2017			414
		2018			308
		Total		$	1,964

Note_7_Time_Deposits

Note 7 - Time Deposits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Deposit Liabilities Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 7:	TIME DEPOSITS
	Time deposits included approximately $504,782,000 and $370,598,000 of certificates of deposit of $100,000 or more, at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Brokered deposits were $16,805,000 and $16,596,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Maturities of all time deposits are as follows:  2014 – $870,177,000; 2015 – $160,688,000; 2016 – $73,790,000; 2017 – $8,411,000; 2018 – $3,397,000 and $48,000 thereafter.
	Deposits are the Company's primary funding source for loans and investment securities.  The mix and repricing alternatives can significantly affect the cost of this source of funds and, therefore, impact the interest margin.

Note_8_Income_Taxes

Note 8 - Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 8:	INCOME TAXES
	The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31 is comprised of the following components:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes currently payable		$	13,923		$	11,846		$	13,996
	Deferred income taxes			(4,618	)		485			(3,571	)
	Provision for income taxes		$	9,305		$	12,331		$	10,425
	The tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts that give rise to deferred income tax assets and liabilities, and their approximate tax effects, are as follows as of December 31. 2013 and 2012:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Loans acquired		$	25,252		$	24,186
	FDIC true-up liability			2,369			1,775
	Allowance for loan losses			10,660			10,736
	Valuation of foreclosed assets			7,468			669
	Tax NOLs from acquisition			11,819			--
	Deferred compensation payable			1,808			1,676
	FHLB advances			283			409
	Vacation compensation			1,148			1,058
	Accumulated depreciation			4,916			280
	Loan interest			767			767
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities			1,938			--
	Other			5,886			569
	Gross deferred tax assets			70,914			42,125
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Goodwill and other intangible amortization			(16,506	)		(11,190	)
	FDIC indemnification asset			(19,138	)		(31,846	)
	Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities			--			(166	)
	Deferred loan fee income and expenses, net			(2,696	)		(2,373	)
	FHLB stock dividends			(1,110	)		(296	)
	Other			(1,231	)		(3,443	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities			(40,682	)		(49,314	)
	Net deferred tax asset (liability)		$	30,232		$	(7,189	)
	A reconciliation of income tax expense at the statutory rate to the Company's actual income tax expense is shown below for the years ended December 31:
	(In thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	Computed at the statutory rate (35%)		$	11,387		$	14,012		$	12,530
	Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit			825			1,142			883
	Tax exempt interest income			(2,739	)		(2,615	)		(2,780	)
	Tax exempt earnings on BOLI			(461	)		(512	)		(518	)
	Other differences, net			293			304			310
	Actual tax provision		$	9,305		$	12,331		$	10,425
	The Company follows ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.  Benefits from tax positions should be recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full knowledge of all relevant information.  A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.  Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met.  Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met.  ASC Topic 740 also provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of unrecognized tax benefits, interest and penalties.
	The amount of unrecognized tax benefits may increase or decrease in the future for various reasons including adding amounts for current tax year positions, expiration of open income tax returns due to the statutes of limitation, changes in management’s judgment about the level of uncertainty, status of examinations, litigation and legislative activity and the addition or elimination of uncertain tax positions.
	As discussed in Note 2, Metropolitan National Bank had approximately $72.8 million in net operating loss carryforward of which approximately $34.0 million is expected to be utilized by the Company under Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitation calculations.  The net operating loss carryforwards expire between 2028 and 2032.
	The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction.  The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns are open and subject to examinations from the 2010 tax year and forward.  The Company’s various state income tax returns are generally open from the 2007 and later tax return years based on individual state statute of limitations.

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 9:	OTHER BORROWINGS AND SUBORDINATED DEBENTURES
	Debt at December 31, 2013, and 2012 consisted of the following components.
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Other Borrowings
	FHLB advances, due 2013 to 2033, 0.35% to 8.41%, secured by residential real estate loans		$	71,090		$	89,441
	Notes payable, due 12/31/2014 to 12/31/2016, 3.25%, floating rate, unsecured			46,000			-
				117,090			89,441
	Subordinated Debentures
	Trust preferred securities, due 12/30/2033, floating rate of 2.80% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable without penalty			20,620			20,620
	Total other borrowings and subordinated debentures		$	137,710		$	110,061
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company borrowed $46.0 million from correspondent banks to partially fund the acquisition of Metropolitan.  This debt is unsecured and is scheduled to be repaid in three years or less, by December 31, 2016.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had no Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances with original maturities of one year or less.
	The Company had total FHLB advances of $71.1 million at December 31, 2013, with approximately $520.8 million of additional advances available from the FHLB.
	The FHLB advances are secured by mortgage loans and investment securities totaling approximately $551.0 million at December 31, 2013.
	The Company elected to retire $10.3 million of trust preferred securities with an 8.25% fixed interest rate on September 28, 2012.  The trust preferred securities are tax-advantaged issues that qualify for Tier 1 capital treatment. Distributions on these securities are included in interest expense.  Each of the trusts is a statutory business trust organized for the sole purpose of issuing trust securities and investing the proceeds thereof in junior subordinated debentures of the Company, the sole asset of each trust.  The preferred securities of each trust represent preferred beneficial interests in the assets of the respective trusts and are subject to mandatory redemption upon payment of the junior subordinated debentures held by the trust.  The common securities of each trust are wholly-owned by the Company.  Each trust’s ability to pay amounts due on the trust preferred securities is solely dependent upon the Company making payment on the related junior subordinated debentures.  The Company’s obligations under the junior subordinated securities and other relevant trust agreements, in aggregate, constitute a full and unconditional guarantee by the Company of each respective trust’s obligations under the trust securities issued by each respective trust.
	Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	(In thousands)	Year		Annual
				Maturities
		2014		$	9,397
		2015			15,267
		2016			47,657
		2017			21,991
		2018			6,593
		Thereafter			36,805
		Total		$	137,710

Note_10_Capital_Stock

Note 10 - Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Capital Stock Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Capital Stock Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 10:	CAPITAL STOCK
	On February 27, 2009, at a special meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to establish 40,040,000 authorized shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value.  The aggregate liquidation preference of all shares of preferred stock cannot exceed $80,000,000.  As of December 31, 2013, no preferred stock has been issued.
	During 2007, the Company approved a stock repurchase program which authorized the repurchase of up to 700,000 shares of common stock.  On July 23, 2012, the Company announced the substantial completion of the existing stock repurchase program and the adoption by the Board of Directors of a new stock repurchase program.  The new program authorizes the repurchase of up to 850,000 additional shares of Class A common stock, or approximately 5% of the shares outstanding. The shares are to be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market or unsolicited negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions.  Under the repurchase program, there is no time limit for the stock repurchases, nor is there a minimum number of shares that the Company intends to repurchase.  The Company may discontinue purchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted.  The Company intends to use the repurchased shares to satisfy stock option exercises, payment of future stock awards and dividends and general corporate purposes.
	During 2013, the Company repurchased 419,564 shares of stock with a weighted average repurchase price of $25.89 per share.  Under the current stock repurchase plan, the Company can repurchase an additional 154,136 shares.  As a result of its announced acquisition of Metropolitan National Bank, the Company suspended its stock repurchases in August of 2013.  See Note 2, Acquisitions, for additional information on the Metropolitan acquisition.
	On March 4, 2014 the Company filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).  When declared effective, the shelf registration statement, will allow the Company to raise capital from time to time, up to an aggregate of $200 million, through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, stock warrants, stock rights or a combination thereof, subject to market conditions.  Specific terms and prices are determined at the time of any offering under a separate prospectus supplement that the Company is required to file with the SEC at the time of the specific offering.

Note_11_Transactions_With_Rela

Note 11 - Transactions With Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 11:	TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the subsidiary banks had extensions of credit to executive officers and directors and to companies in which the subsidiary banks' executive officers or directors were principal owners in the amount of $42.0 million in 2013 and $27.8 million in 2012.
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year		$	27,790		$	28,472
	New extensions of credit			30,177			14,077
	Repayments			(15,949	)		(14,759	)
	Balance, end of year		$	42,018		$	27,790
	In management's opinion, such loans and other extensions of credit and deposits (which were not material) were made in the ordinary course of business and were made on substantially the same terms (including interest rates and collateral) as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons.  Further, in management's opinion, these extensions of credit did not involve more than the normal risk of collectability or present other unfavorable features.

Note_12_Employee_Benefit_Plans

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 12:	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
	Retirement Plans
	The Company’s 401(k) retirement plan covers substantially all employees.  Contribution expense totaled $690,000, $624,000 and $625,000, in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company has a discretionary profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan covering substantially all employees.  Contribution expense totaled $3,076,000 for 2013, $2,952,000 for 2012 and $2,936,000 for 2011.
	The Company also provides deferred compensation agreements with certain active and retired officers.  The agreements provide monthly payments of retirement compensation for either stated periods or for the life of the participant.  The charges to income for the plans were $473,000 for 2013, $258,000 for 2012 and $178,000 for 2011.  Such charges reflect the straight-line accrual over the employment period of the present value of benefits due each participant, as of their full eligibility date, using an 8 percent discount factor.
	Employee Stock Purchase Plan
	The Company established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan in 2006 which generally allows participants to make contributions of up 3% of the employee’s salary, up to a maximum of $7,500 per year, for the purpose of acquiring the Company’s stock.  Substantially all employees with at least two years of service are eligible for the plan.  At the end of each plan year, full shares of the Company’s stock are purchased for each employee based on that employee’s contributions.  The stock is purchased for an amount equal to 95% of its fair market value at the end of the plan year, or, if lower, 95% of its fair market value at the beginning of the plan year.
	Stock-Based Compensation Plans
	The Company’s Board of Directors has adopted various stock-based compensation plans.  The plans provide for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, and bonus stock awards.  Pursuant to the plans, shares are reserved for future issuance by the Company upon exercise of stock options or awarding of bonus shares granted to directors, officers and other key employees.
	Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted after January 1, 2006, is based on the grant date fair value.  For all awards except stock option awards, the grant date fair value is the market value per share as of the grant date.  For stock option awards, the fair value is estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate.  Additionally, there may be other factors that would otherwise have a significant effect on the value of employee stock options granted but are not considered by the model.  Accordingly, while management believes that the Black-Scholes option-pricing model provides a reasonable estimate of fair value, the model does not necessarily provide the best single measure of fair value for the Company's employee stock options.
	The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses various assumptions.  Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of the Company’s stock and other factors.  The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model.  The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.  The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.  Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant, and are based partially on historical experience.
	The table below summarizes the transactions under the Company's active stock compensation plans at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, and changes during the years then ended:
			Stock Options							Non-Vested Stock
			Outstanding							Awards Outstanding
			Number				Weighted			Number				Weighted
			of				Average			of				Average
			Shares				Exercise			Shares				Grant-Date
			0				Price			0				Fair-Value
	Balance, December 31, 2010			259			$	25.11			111			$	26.81
	Granted			-				-			48				28.18
	Stock Options Exercised			(30	)			12.71			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(32	)			26.83
	Forfeited/Expired			(1	)			26.2			-				-
	Balance, December 31, 2011			228				26.76			127				26.49
	Granted			-				-			51				26.29
	Stock Options Exercised			-				-			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(44	)			28.29
	Forfeited/Expired			(10	)			26.54			-				-
	Balance, December 31, 2012			218			$	26.77			134			$	25.89
	Granted			-				-			75				26.89
	Stock Options Exercised			(24	)			24.88			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(63	)			26.82
	Forfeited/Expired			(9	)			26.16			(1	)			26.54
	Balance, December 31, 2013			185			$	27.04			145			$	26
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013			185			$	27.04
	The following table summarizes information about stock options under the plans outstanding at December 31, 2013:
						Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable
	Range of					Number			Weighted			Weighted				Number		Weighted
	Exercise Prices					of Shares			Average			Average				of Shares		Average
						0			Remaining			Exercise				0		Exercise
									Contractual			Price						Price
									Life (Years)
	$23.78	-	$23.78				28			0.56			$	23.78			28		$	23.78
	24.5	-	24.5				27			1.39				24.5			27			24.5
	26.19	-	27.67				45			2.38				26.21			45			26.21
	28.42	-	28.42				43			3.41				28.42			43			28.42
	30.31	-	30.31				42			4.41				30.31			42			30.31
	Stock-based compensation expense totaled $1,417,000 in 2013, $1,388,000 in 2012 and $1,204,000 in 2011.  Stock-based compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period for all stock-based awards.  There was no unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options at December 31, 2013.  Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards was $2.7 million at December 31, 2013.  At such date, the weighted-average period over which this unrecognized expense is expected to be recognized was 2.5 years.
	Aggregate intrinsic value of both the outstanding stock options and exercisable stock options was $1,864,000 at December 31, 2013.  Aggregate intrinsic value represents the difference between the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the period, which was $37.15 at December 31, 2013, and the exercise price multiplied by the number of options outstanding.  There were 24,290 stock options exercised in 2013, with an intrinsic value of $298,000. There were no stock options exercised in 2012.  The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised in 2011 was $439,000.
	The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.  There were no stock options granted in 2013, 2012 or 2011.

Note_13_Additional_Cash_Flow_I

Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 13:	ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
	The following table presents additional information on cash payments and non-cash items:
	(In thousands)		2013		2012		2011
	Interest paid		$	11,908	$	15,959	$	20,974
	Income taxes paid			14,867		11,548		17,638
	Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets held for sale			7,358		5,173		20,195
	Transfers of loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements to foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements			9,239		12,268		11,168
	In connection with the Metropolitan, Truman and Excel acquisitions, accounted for by using the purchase method, the Company acquired assets and assumed liabilities as follows:
	(In thousands)		2013		2012		2011
	Assets acquired		$	918,963	$	433,710	$	-
	Liabilities assumed			883,664		430,299		-
	Purchase price			53,600		-		-
	Bargain purchase gains				$	3,411	$	-
	Goodwill		$	18,301

Note_14_Other_Operating_Expens

Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 14:	OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
	Other operating expenses consist of the following:
	(In thousands)		2013		2012		2011
	Professional services		$	4,473	$	4,851	$	4,574
	Postage			2,531		2,488		2,486
	Telephone			2,323		2,391		2,480
	Credit card expense			6,869		6,906		6,565
	Operating supplies			1,511		1,419		1,653
	Amortization of core deposit premiums			600		347		884
	Other expense			14,575		11,873		12,452
	Total		$	32,882	$	30,275	$	31,094
	The Company had aggregate annual equipment rental expense of approximately $1.7 million in 2013, $1.3 million in 2012 and $540,000 in 2011.  During 2012, the Company transitioned from purchasing to leasing its ATMs, accounting for approximately $1,153,000 of the 2013 rental expense and $785,000 of the 2012 rental expense.  The Company had aggregate annual occupancy rental expense of approximately $2,385,000 in 2013, $1,617,000 in 2012 and $1,412,000 in 2011.

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 15:	DISCLOSURES ABOUT FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
	ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
	ASC Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  The guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.  Topic 820 describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
	·	Level 1 Inputs – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	·	Level 2 Inputs – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
	·	Level 3 Inputs – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
	In general, fair value is based upon quoted market prices, where available.  If such quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that primarily use, as inputs, observable market-based parameters. Valuation adjustments may be made to ensure that financial instruments are recorded at fair value.  These adjustments may include amounts to reflect counterparty credit quality and the Company’s creditworthiness, among other things, as well as unobservable parameters.  Any such valuation adjustments are applied consistently over time.  The Company’s valuation methodologies may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values.  While management believes the Company’s valuation methodologies are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.  Furthermore, the reported fair value amounts have not been comprehensively revalued since the presentation dates, and therefore, estimates of fair value after the balance sheet date may differ significantly from the amounts presented herein.  A more detailed description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value, as well as the general classification of such instruments pursuant to the valuation hierarchy, is set forth below.
	Following is a description of the inputs and valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, as well as the general classification of such assets pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
	Available-for-sale securities – Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.  Level 1 securities would include highly liquid government bonds, mortgage products and exchange traded equities.  Other securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.  For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things.  In order to ensure the fair values are consistent with ASC Topic 820, we periodically check the fair values by comparing them to another pricing source, such as Bloomberg.  The availability of pricing confirms Level 2 classification in the fair value hierarchy.  The third-party pricing service is subject to an annual review of internal controls (SSAE 16), which is made available to us for our review.  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.  The Company’s investment in a government money market mutual fund (the “AIM Fund”) is reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.  The remainder of the Company's available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.
	Assets held in trading accounts – The Company’s trading account investment in the AIM Fund is reported at fair value utilizing Level 1 inputs.  The remainder of the Company's assets held in trading accounts are reported at fair value utilizing Level 2 inputs.
	The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets by level within the fair value hierarchy that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
					Fair Value Measurements
	(In thousands)		Fair Value		Quoted		Significant Other		Significant
					Prices in		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
					Active		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
					Markets
					for
					Identical
					Assets
					(Level 1)
	31-Dec-13
	Available-for-sale securities
	U.S. Treasury		$	3,985	$	-	$	3,985	$
	U.S. Government agencies			178,217		-		178,217		-
	Mortgage-backed securities			1,891		-		1,891		-
	States and political subdivisions			7,861		-		7,861		-
	Other securities			20,323		1,504		18,819		-
	Assets held in trading accounts			8,978		1,520		7,458		-
	31-Dec-12
	Available-for-sale securities
	U.S. Government agencies		$	152,481	$	-	$	152,481	$	-
	Mortgage-backed securities			20,634		-		20,634		-
	States and political subdivisions			2,988		-		2,988		-
	Other securities			15,239		1,504		13,735		-
	Assets held in trading accounts			6,224		1,800		4,424		-
	Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis; that is, the instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (for example, when there is evidence of impairment).  Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include the following:
	Impaired loans (collateral dependent) – Loan impairment is reported when full payment under the loan terms is not expected.  Allowable methods for determining the amount of impairment include estimating fair value using the fair value of the collateral for collateral-dependent loans.  If the impaired loan is identified as collateral dependent, then the fair value method of measuring the amount of impairment is utilized.  This method requires obtaining a current independent appraisal of the collateral and applying a discount factor to the value.  A portion of the allowance for loan losses is allocated to impaired loans if the value of such loans is deemed to be less than the unpaid balance. If these allocations cause the allowance for loan losses to require an increase, such increase is reported as a component of the provision for loan losses.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan is confirmed.  Impaired loans that are collateral dependent are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy when impairment is determined using the fair value method.
	We update appraisals at renewal, if not more frequently, for all collateral dependent loans that are deemed impaired by way of impairment testing.  Impairment testing for selected loans rated Special Mention or worse begins at $500,000, with testing on all loans over $1.5 million rated Special Mention or worse.  All collateral dependent impaired loans meeting these thresholds have had updated appraisals or internally prepared evaluations within the last one to two years and these updated valuations are considered in the quarterly review and discussion of the corporate Special Asset Committee.  On targeted CRE loans, appraisals/internally prepared valuations may be updated before the typical 1-3 year balloon/maturity period.  If an updated valuation results in decreased value, a specific (ASC 310) impairment is placed against the loan, or a partial charge-down is initiated, depending on the circumstances and anticipation of the loan’s ability to remain a going concern, possibility of foreclosure, certain market factors, etc.
	Foreclosed assets held for sale – Foreclosed assets held for sale are reported at fair value, less estimated costs to sell.  At foreclosure, if the fair value, less estimated costs to sell, of the real estate acquired is less than the Company’s recorded investment in the related loan, a write-down is recognized through a charge to the allowance for loan losses.  Additionally, valuations are periodically performed by management and any subsequent reduction in value is recognized by a charge to income.  The fair value of foreclosed assets held for sale is estimated using Level 3 inputs based on observable market data.  As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the fair value of foreclosed assets held for sale, excluding those covered by FDIC loss share agreements, less estimated costs to sell was $64.8 million and $33.4 million, respectively.
	The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) used in the fair value measurement of collateral for collateral-dependent impaired loans and foreclosed assets primarily relate to the specialized discounting criteria applied to the borrower’s reported amount of collateral.  The amount of the collateral discount depends upon the condition and marketability of the collateral, as well as other factors which may affect the collectability of the loan.  Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset.  It is reasonably possible that a change in the estimated fair value for instruments measured using Level 3 inputs could occur in the future.  As the Company’s primary objective in the event of default would be to liquidate the collateral to settle the outstanding balance of the loan, collateral that is less marketable would receive a larger discount.  During the reported periods, collateral discounts ranged from 10% to 40% for commercial and residential real estate collateral.
	Mortgage loans held for sale – Mortgage loans held for sale are reported at fair value if, on an aggregate basis, the fair value of the loans is less than cost.  In determining whether the fair value of loans held for sale is less than cost when quoted market prices are not available, the Company may consider outstanding investor commitments, discounted cash flow analyses with market assumptions or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent.  Such loans are classified within either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.  Where assumptions are made using significant unobservable inputs, such loans held for sale are classified as Level 3.  At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the aggregate fair value of mortgage loans held for sale exceeded their cost.  Accordingly, no mortgage loans held for sale were marked down and reported at fair value.
	The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets by level within the fair value hierarchy that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
					Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)		Fair Value		Quoted		Significant		Significant
					Prices in		Other		Unobservable
					Active		Observable		Inputs
					Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
					for		(Level 2)
					Identical
					Assets
					(Level 1)
	31-Dec-13
	Impaired loans (1) (2) (collateral dependent)		$	2,768	$	-	$	-	$	2,768
	Foreclosed assets held for sale (1)			642		-		-		642
	31-Dec-12
	Impaired loans (1) (2) (collateral dependent)		$	4,900	$	-	$	-	$	4,900
	Foreclosed assets held for sale (1)			1,484		-		-		1,484
	(1)	These amounts represent the resulting carrying amounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for impaired collateral dependent loans and foreclosed assets held for sale for which fair value re-measurements took place during the period.
	(2)	Specific allocations of $249,000 and $219,000 were related to the impaired collateral dependent loans for which fair value re-measurements took place during the period.
	ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosure in annual financial statements of the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities, including those financial assets and financial liabilities that are not measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis or nonrecurring basis.  The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments not previously disclosed.
	Cash and cash equivalents – The carrying amount for cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value (Level 1).
	Held-to-maturity securities – Fair values for held-to-maturity securities equal quoted market prices, if available, such as for highly liquid government bonds (Level 1).  If quoted market prices are not available, fair values are estimated based on quoted market prices of similar securities. For these securities, the Company obtains fair value measurements from an independent pricing service.  The fair value measurements consider observable data that may include dealer quotes, market spreads, cash flows, the U.S. Treasury yield curve, live trading levels, trade execution data, market consensus prepayment speeds, credit information and the security’s terms and conditions, among other things (Level 2).  In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy.
	Loans – The fair value of loans, excluding loans acquired, is estimated by discounting the future cash flows, using the current rates at which similar loans would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities.  Loans with similar characteristics were aggregated for purposes of the calculations (Level 3).
Loans acquired – Fair values of loans acquired are based on a discounted cash flow methodology that considers factors including the type of loan and related collateral, variable or fixed rate, classification status, remaining term, interest rate, historical delinquencies, loan to value ratios, current market rates and remaining loan balance.  The loans were grouped together according to similar characteristics and were treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques.  The discount rates used for loans were based on current market rates for new originations of similar loans.  Estimated credit losses were also factored into the projected cash flows of the loans (Level 3).
FDIC indemnification asset – Fair value of the FDIC indemnification asset is based on the net present value of future cash proceeds expected to be received from the FDIC under the provisions of the loss share agreements using a discount rate that is based on current market rates (Level 3).
Deposits – The fair value of demand deposits, savings accounts and money market deposits is the amount payable on demand at the reporting date (i.e., their carrying amount) (Level 2).  The fair value of fixed-maturity time deposits is estimated using a discounted cash flow calculation that applies the rates currently offered for deposits of similar remaining maturities (Level 3).
Federal Funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and short-term debt – The carrying amount for Federal funds purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase and short-term debt are a reasonable estimate of fair value (Level 2).
Other borrowings – For short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.  For long-term debt, rates currently available to the Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate the fair value (Level 2).
Subordinated debentures – The fair value of subordinated debentures is estimated using the rates that would be charged for subordinated debentures of similar remaining maturities (Level 2).
Accrued interest receivable/payable – The carrying amounts of accrued interest approximated fair value (Level 2).
Commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit – The fair value of commitments is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the present creditworthiness of the counterparties.  For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also considers the difference between current levels of interest rates and the committed rates.  The fair values of letters of credit and lines of credit are based on fees currently charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or otherwise settle the obligations with the counterparties at the reporting date.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the current amount that would be exchanged between willing parties, other than in a forced liquidation.  Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices.  However, in many instances, there are no quoted market prices for the Company’s various financial instruments.  In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques.  Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows.  Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
The estimated fair values, and related carrying amounts, of the Company’s financial instruments not previously disclosed are as follows:
		Carrying		Fair Value Measurements
(In thousands)		Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
31-Dec-13
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	539,380	$	539,380	$	--	$	--	$	539,380
Held-to-maturity securities			745,688		--		731,445		--		731,445
Mortgage loans held for sale			9,494		--		--		9,494		9,494
Interest receivable			15,654		--		15,654		--		15,654
Legacy loans (net of allowance)			1,715,196		--		--		1,694,748		1,694,748
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			515,644		--		--		513,676		513,676
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			146,653		--		--		143,814		143,814
FDIC indemnification asset			48,791		--		--		48,791		48,791
Financial liabilities:
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts			718,438		--		718,438		--		718,438
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits			1,862,618		--		1,862,618		--		1,862,618
Time deposits			1,116,511		--		--		1,120,035		1,120,035
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase			107,887		--		107,887		--		107,887
Other borrowings			117,090		--		117,160		--		117,160
Subordinated debentures			20,620		--		12,991		--		12,991
Interest payable			1,450		--		1,450		--		1,450
31-Dec-12
Financial assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	537,797	$	537,797	$	--	$	--	$	537,797
Held-to-maturity securities			496,141		--		500,578		--		500,578
Mortgage loans held for sale			25,367		--		--		25,367		25,367
Interest receivable			14,530		--		14,530		--		14,530
Legacy loans (net of allowance)			1,600,631		--		--		1,602,014		1,602,014
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share			82,764		--		--		82,764		82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share			210,842		--		--		208,685		208,685
FDIC indemnification asset			75,286		--		--		75,286		75,286
Financial liabilities:
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts			576,655		--		576,655		--		576,655
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits			1,421,137		--		1,421,137		--		1,421,137
Time deposits			876,371		--		--		880,201		880,201
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase			104,078		--		104,078		--		104,078
Other borrowings			89,441		--		94,472		--		94,472
Subordinated debentures			20,620		--		15,414		--		15,414
Interest payable			1,096		--		1,096		--		1,096
The fair value of commitments to extend credit, letters of credit and lines of credit is not presented since management believes the fair value to be insignificant.

Note_16_Significant_Estimates_

Note 16 - Significant Estimates and Concentrations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 16:	SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES AND CONCENTRATIONS
	The current economic environment presents financial institutions with continuing circumstances and challenges which in some cases have resulted in large declines in the fair values of investments and other assets, constraints on liquidity and significant credit quality problems, including severe volatility in the valuation of real estate and other collateral supporting loans.  The financial statements have been prepared using values and information currently available to the Company.
	Given the volatility of current economic conditions, the values of assets and liabilities recorded in the consolidated financial statements could change rapidly, resulting in material future adjustments in asset values, the allowance for loan losses and capital that could negatively impact the Company’s ability to meet regulatory capital requirements and maintain sufficient liquidity.
	Estimates related to the allowance for loan losses, covered assets and certain concentrations of credit risk are reflected in Note 4, Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses, Note 5, Loans Acquired and Note 17, Commitments and Credit Risk.

Note_17_Commitments_and_Credit

Note 17 - Commitments and Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 17:	COMMITMENTS AND CREDIT RISK
	The Company grants agri-business, credit card, commercial and residential loans to customers throughout Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri.  Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract.  Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee.  Since a portion of the commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.  Each customer's creditworthiness is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  The amount of collateral obtained, if deemed necessary, is based on management's credit evaluation of the counterparty.  Collateral held varies but may include accounts receivable, inventory, property, plant and equipment, commercial real estate and residential real estate.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding commitments to extend credit aggregating approximately $464,108,000 and $408,388,000 for credit card commitments and other loan commitments, respectively.  At December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding commitments to extend credit aggregating approximately $401,817,000 and $301,444,000 for credit card commitments and other loan commitments, respectively.
	Standby letters of credit are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party.  Those guarantees are primarily issued to support public and private borrowing arrangements, including commercial paper, bond financing and similar transactions.  The credit risk involved in issuing letters of credit is essentially the same as that involved in extending loans to customers.  The Company had total outstanding letters of credit amounting to $10,349,000 and $9,901,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, with terms ranging from 9 months to 5 years.  The Company’s deferred revenue under standby letter of credit agreements was approximately $10,000 at December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company did not have concentrations of 5% or more of the investment portfolio in bonds issued by a single municipality.

Note_18_New_Accounting_Standar

Note 18 - New Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'
Description of New Accounting Pronouncements Not yet Adopted [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 18:	NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
	In December, 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210) – Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.  ASU 2011-11 amends Topic 210 to require an entity to disclose both gross and net information about financial instruments, such as sales and repurchase agreements and reverse sale and repurchase agreements and securities borrowing/lending arrangements, and derivative instruments that are eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and/or subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement.  ASU 2011-11 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2013 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s ongoing financial position or results of operations.
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-02, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) –Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.  ASU 2012-02 amends the guidance related to testing indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, for impairment.  The provisions of ASU 2012-02 allow for a qualitative assessment in testing an indefinite-lived intangible asset for impairment before calculating the fair value of the asset.  If the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired, then a quantitative assessment of the fair value of the asset is required; otherwise, the quantitative calculation is not necessary.  The provisions of ASU 2012-02 became effective  for the Company on January 1, 2013 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s ongoing financial position or results of operations.
	In October, 2012, the FASB issued ASU 2012-06, Business Combinations (Topic 805) – Subsequent Accounting for an Indemnification Asset Recognized at the Acquisition Date as a Result of a Government-Assisted Acquisition of a Financial Institution.  ASU 2012-06 amends guidance on the subsequent accounting for an indemnification asset recognized at the acquisition date as a result of a government assisted acquisition of a financial institution.  ASU 2012-06 requires that a subsequent adjustment to the indemnification asset be measured on the same basis as the underlying indemnified assets.  Any amortization of changes in value of the indemnification asset should be limited to the lesser of the term of the indemnification agreement and the remaining life of the indemnified assets.  ASU 2012-06 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2013.  Because the Company has historically accounted for its indemnification assets in accordance with ASU 2012-06, its adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
	In February, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  ASU 2013-02 requires disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income in their entirety, by component, on the face of the statement of comprehensive income or in the notes to the financial statements.  Amounts that are not required to be classified in their entirety to net income must be cross-referenced to other disclosures that provide additional detail.  ASU 2013-02 became effective for the Company on January 1, 2013, and did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
	Presently, the Company is not aware of any other changes to the Accounting Standards Codification that will have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial position or results of operations.

Note_19_Contingent_Liabilities

Note 19 - Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 19:	CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	The Company and/or its subsidiaries have various unrelated legal proceedings, most of which involve loan foreclosure activity pending, which, in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Note_20_Stockholders_Equity

Note 20 - Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 20:	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to a legal limitation on dividends that can be paid to the parent company without prior approval of the applicable regulatory agencies.  The approval of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is required if the total of all the dividends declared by a national bank in any calendar year exceeds the total of its net profits, as defined, for that year, combined with its retained net profits of the preceding two years.  Arkansas bank regulators have specified that the maximum dividend limit state banks may pay to the parent company without prior approval is 75% of the current year earnings plus 75% of the retained net earnings of the preceding year.  At December 31, 2013, the Company subsidiaries had approximately $12.3 million in undivided profits available for payment of dividends to the Company without prior approval of the regulatory agencies.
	The Company’s subsidiaries are subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the federal banking agencies.  Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on the Company’s financial statements.  Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, the Company must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of the Company’s assets, liabilities and certain off-balance-sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices.  The Company’s capital amounts and classifications are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings and other factors.  Furthermore, the Company’s regulators could require adjustments to regulatory capital not reflected in these financial statements.
	Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require the Company to maintain minimum amounts and ratios (set forth in the table below) of total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined) and of Tier 1 capital (as defined) to average assets (as defined).  Management believes that, as of December 31, 2013, the Company meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.
	As of the most recent notification from regulatory agencies, the subsidiaries were well capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action.  To be categorized as well capitalized, the Company and subsidiaries must maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based and Tier 1 leverage ratios as set forth in the table.  There are no conditions or events since that notification that management believes have changed the institutions’ categories.
	The Company’s actual capital amounts and ratios along with the Company’s most significant subsidiaries are presented in the following table.
			Actual				Minimum				To Be Well
							For Capital				Capitalized Under
							Adequacy Purposes				Prompt Corrective
											Action Provision
	(In thousands)		Amount		Ratio (%)		Amount		Ratio-%		Amount		Ratio (%)
	As of December 31, 2013
	Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation		$	380,347		14.1	$	215,800		8	$	N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			275,961		14.8		149,168		8		186,460		10
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			37,701		14.3		21,091		8		26,364		10
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			19,435		17.3		8,987		8		11,234		10
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			20,143		19.2		8,393		8		10,491		10
	Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation			351,334		13		108,103		4		N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			261,318		14		74,662		4		111,993		6
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			34,413		13		10,589		4		15,883		6
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			18,028		16.1		4,479		4		6,719		6
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			18,825		17.9		4,207		4		6,310		6
	Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation			351,334		9.2		152,754		4		N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			261,318		10.1		103,492		4		129,365		5
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			34,413		9.8		14,046		4		17,558		5
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			18,028		10.1		7,140		4		8,925		5
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			18,825		8.9		8,461		4		10,576		5
	As of December 31, 2012
	Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation		$	401,601		20.3	$	158,266		8	$	N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			181,760		17.2		84,540		8		105,674		10
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			36,084		13.7		21,071		8		26,339		10
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			18,602		15.6		9,539		8		11,924		10
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			19,534		19		8,225		8		10,281		10
	Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation			376,839		19.1		78,919		4		N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			171,522		16.3		42,091		4		63,137		6
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			33,053		12.6		10,493		4		15,740		6
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			17,102		14.3		4,784		4		7,176		6
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			18,409		17.9		4,114		4		6,171		6
	Tier 1 Leverage Ratio
	Simmons First National Corporation			376,839		10.8		139,570		4		N/A
	Simmons First National Bank			171,522		8.3		82,661		4		103,327		5
	Simmons First Bank of Northeast Arkansas			33,053		9.6		13,772		4		17,215		5
	Simmons First Bank of Russellville			17,102		9.4		7,277		4		9,097		5
	Simmons First Bank of El Dorado			18,409		8.3		8,872		4		11,090		5

Note_21_Condensed_Financial_In

Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	NOTE 21:	CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION (PARENT COMPANY ONLY)
	CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
	DECEMBER 31, 2013 and 2012
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	4,956		$	23,107
	Investment securities			4,973			3,928
	Investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries			452,688			368,847
	Intangible assets, net			133			133
	Premises and equipment			633			604
	Other assets			12,726			33,829
	TOTAL ASSETS		$	476,109		$	430,448
	LIABILITIES
	Long-term debt		$	66,620		$	20,620
	Other liabilities			5,657			3,766
	Total liabilities			72,277			24,386
	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Common stock			162			165
	Surplus			88,095			96,587
	Undivided profits			318,577			309,053
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
	Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of ($1,938) and $166 at December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively			(3,002	)		257
	Total stockholders’ equity			403,832			406,062
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		$	476,109		$	430,448
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
	YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
	(In thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	INCOME
	Dividends from subsidiaries		$	23,051		$	45,061		$	19,291
	Other income			8,409			7,155			6,189
				31,460			52,216			25,480
	EXPENSE			17,839			15,830			13,756
	Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries			13,621			36,386			11,724
	Provision for income taxes			(3,510	)		(3,195	)		(2,743	)
	Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries			17,131			39,581			14,467
	Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of subsidiaries			6,100			(11,897	)		10,907
	NET INCOME		$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
	(In thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	NET INCOME		$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries			(3,259	)		(182	)		(73	)
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME		$	19,972		$	27,502		$	25,301
	CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
	(In thousands)		2013			2012			2011
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net income		$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
	Items not requiring (providing) cash
	Depreciation and amortization			145			167			187
	Deferred income taxes			81			75			120
	Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of bank subsidiaries			(6,100	)		11,897			(10,907	)
	Changes in
	Other assets			19,978			(20,712	)		(3,738	)
	Other liabilities			1,891			-			(2,493	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities			39,226			19,111			8,543
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Net purchases of premises and equipment			(174	)		(84	)		(143	)
	Additional (return from) investment in subsidiary			(27,400	)		310			-
	Purchase of available-for-sale securities			(1	)		-			-
	Purchase of Metropolitan National Bank stock			(53,600	)		-			-
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities			(81,175	)		226			(143	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of subordinated debentures			-			(10,310	)		-
Issuance of long-term debt			46,000			-			-
Issuance of common stock, net			2,353			1,711			1,678
Payment to repurchase common stock			(10,848	)		(17,567	)		(3,283	)
Dividends paid			(13,707	)		(13,495	)		(13,156	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			23,798			(39,661	)		(14,761	)
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS			(18,151	)		(20,324	)		(6,361	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR			23,107			43,431			49,792
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR		$	4,956		$	23,107		$	43,431

Accounting_Policies_by_Policy_

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Operating Segments
	The Company is organized on a subsidiary bank-by-bank basis upon which management makes decisions regarding how to allocate resources and assess performance.  Each of the subsidiary banks provides a group of similar community banking services, including such products and services as loans; time deposits, checking and savings accounts; personal and corporate trust services; credit cards; investment management; and securities and investment services.  The individual bank segments have similar operating and economic characteristics and have been reported as one aggregated operating segment.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Use of Estimates
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change relate to the determination of the allowance for loan losses, the valuation of real estate acquired in connection with foreclosures or in satisfaction of loans and the valuation of covered loans and related indemnification asset.  In connection with the determination of the allowance for loan losses and the valuation of foreclosed assets, management obtains independent appraisals for significant properties.
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries.  Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reclassifications
	Various items within the accompanying consolidated financial statements for previous years have been reclassified to provide more comparative information.  These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.  For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents are considered to include cash and non-interest bearing balances due from banks, interest bearing balances due from banks and federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Investment Securities
	Held-to-maturity securities, which include any security for which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold until maturity, are carried at historical cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income using the constant yield method over the period to maturity.
	Available-for-sale securities, which include any security for which the Company has no immediate plan to sell but which may be sold in the future, are carried at fair value.  Realized gains and losses, based on specifically identified amortized cost of the individual security, are included in other income.  Unrealized gains and losses are recorded, net of related income tax effects, in stockholders' equity.  Premiums and discounts are amortized and accreted, respectively, to interest income using the constant yield method over the period to maturity.
	Trading securities, which include any security held primarily for near-term sale, are carried at fair value.  Gains and losses on trading securities are included in other income.
	The Company applies accounting guidance related to recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairment under ASC Topic 320-10.  When the Company does not intend to sell a debt security, and it is more likely than not, the Company will not have to sell the security before recovery of its cost basis, it recognizes the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment of a debt security in earnings and the remaining portion in other comprehensive income.  For held-to-maturity debt securities, the amount of an other-than-temporary impairment recorded in other comprehensive income for the noncredit portion of a previous other-than-temporary impairment is amortized prospectively over the remaining life of the security on the basis of the timing of future estimated cash flows of the security.
	As a result of this guidance, the Company’s consolidated statements of income reflect the full impairment (that is, the difference between the security’s amortized cost basis and fair value) on debt securities that the Company intends to sell or would more likely than not be required to sell before the expected recovery of the amortized cost basis.  For available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that management has no intent to sell and believes that it more likely than not will not be required to sell prior to recovery, only the credit loss component of the impairment is recognized in earnings, while the noncredit loss is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income.  The credit loss component recognized in earnings is identified as the amount of principal cash flows not expected to be received over the remaining term of the security as projected based on cash flow projections.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Mortgage Banking Activities, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Mortgage Loans Held For Sale
	Mortgage loans held for sale are carried at the lower of cost or fair value, determined using an aggregate basis. Write-downs to fair value are recognized as a charge to earnings at the time the decline in value occurs.  Forward commitments to sell mortgage loans are acquired to reduce market risk on mortgage loans in the process of origination and mortgage loans held for sale.  The forward commitments acquired by the Company for mortgage loans in process of origination are not mandatory forward commitments.  These commitments are structured on a best efforts basis; therefore, the Company is not required to substitute another loan or to buy back the commitment if the original loan does not fund.  Typically, the Company delivers the mortgage loans within a few days after the loans are funded.  These commitments are derivative instruments and their fair values at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are not material.  Gains and losses resulting from sales of mortgage loans are recognized when the respective loans are sold to investors.  Gains and losses are determined by the difference between the selling price and the carrying amount of the loans sold, net of discounts collected or paid.  Fees received from borrowers to guarantee the funding of mortgage loans held for sale are recognized as income or expense when the loans are sold or when it becomes evident that the commitment will not be used.
Finance, Loans and Leases Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Loans
	Loans that management has the intent and ability to hold for the foreseeable future or until maturity or pay-offs are reported at their outstanding principal adjusted for any loans charged off, the allowance for loan losses and any unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated loans and unamortized premiums or discounts on purchased loans.
	For loans amortized at cost, interest income is accrued based on the unpaid principal balance.  Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, as well as premiums and discounts, are deferred and amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan.
	The accrual of interest on loans, except on certain government guaranteed loans, is discontinued at the time the loan is 90 days past due unless the credit is well-secured and in process of collection. Past due status is based on contractual terms of the loan. In all cases, loans are placed on nonaccrual or charged off at an earlier date if collection of principal or interest is considered doubtful.
	Discounts and premiums on purchased residential real estate loans are amortized to income using the interest method over the remaining period to contractual maturity, adjusted for anticipated prepayments. Discounts and premiums on purchased consumer loans are recognized over the expected lives of the loans using methods that approximate the interest method.
	For discussion of the Company’s accounting for acquired loans, see Acquisition Accounting, Covered Loans and Related Indemnification Asset later in this section.
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance for Loan Losses Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Allowance for Loan Losses
	The allowance for loan losses is management’s estimate of probable losses in the loan portfolio.  Loan losses are charged against the allowance when management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the allowance.
	Allocations to the allowance for loan losses are categorized as either general reserves or specific reserves.
	The general reserve is calculated monthly based on management’s assessment of several factors such as (1) historical loss experience based on volumes and types, (2) volume and trends in delinquencies and nonaccruals, (3) lending policies and procedures including those for loan losses, collections and recoveries, (4) national, state and local economic trends and conditions, (5) concentrations of credit within the loan portfolio, (6) the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff and (7) other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans.  The Company establishes general allocations for each major loan category and risk rating.  This category also includes allocations to loans which are collectively evaluated for loss such as credit cards, one-to-four family owner occupied residential real estate loans and other consumer loans.  General reserves have been established, based upon the aforementioned factors and allocated to the individual loan categories.
	Specific reserves are provided on loans that are considered impaired when it is probable that we will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled principal and interest payments.  This includes loans that are delinquent 90 days or more, nonaccrual loans and certain other loans identified by management. Certain other loans identified by management consist of performing loans where management expects that the Company will not receive all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan, including scheduled principal and interest payments. Specific reserves are accrued for probable losses on specific loans evaluated for impairment for which the basis of each loan, including accrued interest, exceeds the discounted amount of expected future collections of interest and principal or, alternatively, the fair value of loan collateral.  Accrual of interest is discontinued and interest accrued and unpaid is removed at the time such amounts are delinquent 90 days unless management is aware of circumstances which warrant continuing the interest accrual.  Interest is recognized for nonaccrual loans only upon receipt and only after all principal amounts are current according to the terms of the contract.
	Prior to December 31, 2012, the Company measured the appropriateness of the allowance for loan losses in its entirety using (a)ASC 450-20 which includes quantitative (historical loss rates) and qualitative factors (management adjustment factors) such as (1) lending policies and procedures, (2) economic outlook and business conditions, (3) level and trend in delinquencies, (4) concentrations of credit and (5) external factors and competition; which were combined with the historical loss rates to create the baseline factors that were allocated to the various loan categories; (b) specific allocations on impaired loans in accordance with ASC 310-10; and (c) the unallocated amount.
	The unallocated amount was evaluated on the loan portfolio in its entirety and was based on additional factors, such as (1) trends in volume, maturity and composition, (2) national, state and local economic trends and conditions, (3) the experience, ability and depth of lending management and staff and (4) other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans, such as a heightened risk in agriculture, credit card and commercial real estate loan portfolios.
	As of December 31, 2012, the Company refined its allowance calculation.  As part of the refinement process, management evaluated the criteria previously applied to the entire loan portfolio, and used to calculate the unallocated portion of the allowance, and applied those criteria to each specific loan category.  This included the impact of national, state and local economic trends, external factors and competition, economic outlook and business conditions and other factors and trends that will affect specific loans and categories of loans.  As a result of the refined allowance calculation, the allocation of the Company’s allowance for loan losses may not be comparable with periods prior to December 31, 2012.
	Management’s evaluation of the allowance for loan losses is inherently subjective as it requires material estimates. The actual amounts of loan losses realized in the near term could differ from the amounts estimated in arriving at the allowance for loan losses reported in the financial statements.
Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Reserve for Unfunded Commitments
	In addition to the allowance for loan losses, the Company has established a reserve for unfunded commitments, classified in other liabilities. This reserve is maintained at a level sufficient to absorb losses arising from unfunded loan commitments. The adequacy of the reserve for unfunded commitments is determined monthly based on methodology similar to the Company’s methodology for determining the allowance for loan losses. Net adjustments to the reserve for unfunded commitments are included in other non-interest expense.
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Acquisition Accounting, Acquired Loans
	The Company accounts for its acquisitions under ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, which requires the use of the purchase method of accounting.  All identifiable assets acquired, including loans, are recorded at fair value.  No allowance for loan losses related to the acquired loans is recorded on the acquisition date as the fair value of the loans acquired incorporates assumptions regarding credit risk.  Loans acquired are recorded at fair value in accordance with the fair value methodology prescribed in ASC Topic 820, exclusive of the shared-loss agreements with the FDIC.  The fair value estimates associated with the loans include estimates related to expected prepayments and the amount and timing of undiscounted expected principal, interest and other cash flows.
	Over the life of the acquired loans, we continue to estimate cash flows expected to be collected on pools of loans sharing common risk characteristics, which are treated in the aggregate when applying various valuation techniques.  We evaluate at each balance sheet date whether the present value of our pools of loans determined using the effective interest rates has decreased significantly and if so, recognize a provision for loan loss in our consolidated statement of income.  For any significant increases in cash flows expected to be collected, we adjust the amount of accretable yield recognized on a prospective basis over the pool’s remaining life.
Deteriorated Loans Transferred in, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Covered Loans and Related Indemnification Asset
	Because the FDIC will reimburse us for losses incurred on certain acquired loans, an indemnification asset is recorded at fair value at the acquisition date.  The indemnification asset is recognized at the same time as the indemnified loans, and measured on the same basis, subject to collectability or contractual limitations.  The shared-loss agreements on the acquisition date reflect the reimbursements expected to be received from the FDIC, using an appropriate discount rate, which reflects counterparty credit risk and other uncertainties.
	The shared-loss agreements continue to be measured on the same basis as the related indemnified loans, as prescribed by ASC Topic 805.  Deterioration in the credit quality of the loans (immediately recorded as an adjustment to the allowance for loan losses) would immediately increase the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with the offset recorded through the consolidated statement of income.  Increases in the credit quality or cash flows of loans (reflected as an adjustment to yield and accreted into income over the remaining life of the loans) decrease the basis of the shared-loss agreements, with such decrease being accreted into income over 1) the same period or 2) the life of the shared-loss agreements, whichever is shorter.  Loss assumptions used in the basis of the indemnified loans are consistent with the loss assumptions used to measure the indemnification asset.  Fair value accounting incorporates into the fair value of the indemnification asset an element of the time value of money, which is accreted back into income over the life of the shared-loss agreements.
	Upon the determination of an incurred loss the indemnification asset will be reduced by the amount owed by the FDIC.  A corresponding, claim receivable is recorded until cash is received from the FDIC.  For further discussion of our acquisition and loan accounting, see Note 2 and Note 5 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Premises and Equipment
	Depreciable assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is charged to expense using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.  Leasehold improvements are capitalized and amortized by the straight-line method over the terms of the respective leases or the estimated useful lives of the improvements, whichever is shorter.
Premises Held For Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Premises Held for Sale
	The Company records premises held for sale at the lower of (1) cost less accumulated depreciation or (2) fair value less estimated selling expenses.  These assets are assessed for impairment at the time they are reclassified as held for sale and periodically thereafter.
Real Estate Held for Development and Sale, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Foreclosed Assets Held For Sale
	Assets acquired by foreclosure or in settlement of debt and held for sale are valued at estimated fair value as of the date of foreclosure, and a related valuation allowance is provided for estimated costs to sell the assets.  Management evaluates the value of foreclosed assets held for sale periodically and increases the valuation allowance for any subsequent declines in fair value.  Changes in the valuation allowance are charged or credited to other expense.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquisition over the fair value of the net assets acquired.  Other intangible assets represent purchased assets that also lack physical substance but can be separately distinguished from goodwill because of contractual or other legal rights or because the asset is capable of being sold or exchanged either on its own or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability.  The Company performs an annual goodwill impairment test, and more frequently if circumstances warrant, in accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other.  ASC Topic 350 requires that goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite lives be reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if certain conditions occur.  Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over the estimated life of the asset, and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying value may not be recoverable.  Impairment losses, if any, will be recorded as operating expenses.
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company may enter into derivative contracts for the purposes of managing exposure to interest rate risk to meet the financing needs of its customers.  The Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value.  Historically, the Company’s policy has been not to invest in derivative type investments, but, in an effort to meet the financing needs of its customers, the Company has entered into three fair value hedges.  Fair value hedges include interest rate swap agreements on fixed rate loans.  For derivatives designated as hedging the exposure to changes in the fair value of the hedged item, the gain or loss is recognized in earnings in the period of change together with the offsetting loss or gain of the hedging instrument.  The fair value hedges are considered to be highly effective and any hedge ineffectiveness was deemed not material.  The notional amount of the loans being hedged was $9.1 million at December 31, 2013, and $5.3 million at December 31, 2012.
Repurchase and Resale Agreements Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
	The Company sells securities under agreements to repurchase to meet customer needs for sweep accounts.  At the point funds deposited by customers become investable, those funds are used to purchase securities owned by the Company and held in its general account with the designation of Customers’ Securities.  A third party maintains control over the securities underlying overnight repurchase agreements.  The securities involved in these transactions are generally U.S. Treasury or Federal Agency issues.  Securities sold under agreements to repurchase generally mature on the banking day following that on which the investment was initially purchased and are treated as collateralized financing transactions which are recorded at the amounts at which the securities were sold plus accrued interest.  Interest rates and maturity dates of the securities involved vary and are not intended to be matched with funds from customers.
Investment Banking Fees, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Bankcard Fee Income
	Periodic bankcard fees, net of direct origination costs, are recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the period the fee entitles the cardholder to use the card.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with income tax accounting guidance in ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes.  The income tax accounting guidance results in two components of income tax expense:  current and deferred.  Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues.  The Company determines deferred income taxes using the liability (or balance sheet) method.  Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they occur.
	Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods.  Deferred tax assets are recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination.  The term more likely than not means a likelihood of more than 50 percent; the terms examined and upon examination also include resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any.  A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.  The determination of whether or not a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances and information available at the reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment.  Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized.
	The Company files consolidated income tax returns with its subsidiaries.
Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each year.  Diluted earnings per share are computed using the weighted average common shares and all potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
	The computation of per share earnings is as follows:
	(In thousands, except per share data)	2013		2012		2011
	Net Income	$	23,231	$	27,684	$	25,374
	Average common shares outstanding		16,339		16,909		17,309
	Average common share stock options outstanding		13		2		9
	Average diluted common shares		16,352		16,911		17,318
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47
	Stock options to purchase 84,780, 141,050 and 147,470 shares, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were not included in the earnings per share calculation because the exercise price exceeded the average market price.
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The Company has adopted various stock-based compensation plans.  The plans provide for the grant of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights and bonus stock awards.  Pursuant to the plans, shares are reserved for future issuance by the Company, upon exercise of stock options or awarding of bonus shares granted to directors, officers and other key employees.
	In accordance with ASC Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, the fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses various assumptions.  This model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, changes to which can materially affect the fair value estimate.  For additional information, see Note 12, Employee Benefit Plans.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block]	'
	Subsequent Events
	On March 4, 2014 the Company filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  When declared effective, the shelf registration statement will allow the Company to raise capital from time to time, up to an aggregate of $200 million, through the sale of common stock, preferred stock, stock warrants, stock rights or a combination thereof, subject to market conditions.  Specific terms and prices are determined at the time of any offering under a separate prospectus supplement that the Company is required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission at the time of the specific offering.
	On March 5, 2014 the Company announced the planned consolidation of its six smaller subsidiary banks into the lead bank, Simmons First National Bank (“SFNB” or the “lead bank”).  Three banks, headquartered in Jonesboro, Searcy and Hot Springs, will merge into SFNB in March, 2014.  The remaining three banks, in Lake Village, Russellville and El Dorado, will merge into SFNB in August, 2014.  The Company made the decision to consolidate in order to effectively meet the increased regulatory burden facing banks, to reduce certain operating costs and more efficiently perform operational duties.  Even though it will be under a single charter after consolidation, SFNB will operate as five separate regions.  The Company will maintain the community banking spirit through local leaders making local decisions guided by local advisory boards.

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations_an1

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands, except per share data)	2013		2012		2011
	Net Income	$	23,231	$	27,684	$	25,374
	Average common shares outstanding		16,339		16,909		17,309
	Average common share stock options outstanding		13		2		9
	Average diluted common shares		16,352		16,911		17,318
	Basic earnings per share	$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47
	Diluted earnings per share	$	1.42	$	1.64	$	1.47

Note_2_Acquisitions_Tables

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
		from			Adjustments			Value
		RBI
	Assets Acquired
	Cash and due from banks	$	12,026		$	(53,600	)	$	(41,574	)
	Interest bearing balances due from banks		77,059			-			77,059
	Investment securities		235,160			(2,259	)		232,901
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		494,839			(37,467	)		457,372
	Allowance for loan losses		(19,025	)		19,025			-
	Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share		64,397			(21,455	)		42,942
	Premises and equipment		74,753			(22,575	)		52,178
	Goodwill		-			18,301			18,301
	Core deposit premium		-			9,844			9,844
	Deferred tax asset		-			30,699			30,699
	Other assets		5,646			(1,704	)		3,942
	Total assets acquired		944,855			(61,191	)		883,664
	Liabilities Assumed
	Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts		150,259			-			150,259
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits		341,410			-			341,410
	Time deposits		345,326			512			345,838
	Total deposits		836,995			512			837,507
	Fed funds purchased and other borrowings		36,637			-			36,637
	Accrued interest and other liabilities		9,443			77			9,520
	Total liabilities assumed		883,075			589			883,664
	Equity		61,780			(61,780	)		-
	Total equity assumed		61,780			(61,780	)		-
	Total liabilities and equity assumed	$	944,855		$	(61,191	)	$	883,664
"Truman" And "Excel" [Member]	'
Note 2 - Acquisitions (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
		from			Adjustments			Value
		the FDIC
	Assets Acquired
	Cash and due from banks	$	22,467		$	-		$	22,467
	Cash received from FDIC		10,495			-			10,495
	Federal funds sold		12,338			-			12,338
	Investment securities		23,540			-			23,540
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		87,620			(30,479	)		57,141
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		89,360			(15,965	)		73,395
	Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share		20,723			(5,607	)		15,116
	Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share		10,314			(2,563	)		7,751
	FDIC indemnification asset		-			26,723			26,723
	Premises and equipment		1,390			-			1,390
	Core deposit premium		-			1,191			1,191
	Other assets		1,478			149			1,627
	Total assets acquired		279,725			(26,551	)		253,174
	Liabilities Assumed
	Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts		22,275			-			22,275
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits		70,705			-			70,705
	Time deposits		135,573			-			135,573
	Total deposits		228,553			-			228,553
	Fed funds purchased and other borrowings		21,456			-			21,456
	Payable to FDIC		1,285			-			1,285
	Accrued interest and other liabilities		403			357			760
	Total liabilities assumed	$	251,697		$	357			252,054
	Pre-tax gain on FDIC-assisted transaction							$	1,120
	(In thousands)	Acquired			Fair Value			Fair
		from			Adjustments			Value
		the FDIC
	Assets Acquired
	Cash and due from banks	$	18,622		$	-		$	18,622
	Cash received from FDIC		13,845			-			13,845
	Federal funds sold		104			-			104
	Investment securities		8,583			-			8,583
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		111,807			(33,660	)		78,147
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		26,528			(5,376	)		21,152
	Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share		6,671			(3,558	)		3,113
	Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share		8,265			(2,404	)		5,861
	FDIC indemnification asset		-			26,218			26,218
	Premises and equipment		2,582			-			2,582
	Core deposit premium		-			1,337			1,337
	Other assets		972			-			972
	Total assets acquired		197,979			(17,443	)		180,536
	Liabilities Assumed
	Deposits:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts		19,372			-			19,372
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits		55,082			-			55,082
	Time deposits		94,138			-			94,138
	Total deposits		168,592			-			168,592
	FHLB borrowings		8,010			183			8,193
	FDIC true-up provision		-			328			328
	Accrued interest and other liabilities		426			706			1,132
	Total liabilities assumed	$	177,028		$	1,217			178,245
	Pre-tax gain on FDIC-assisted transaction							$	2,291

Note_3_Investment_Securities_T

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investment [Table Text Block]	'
		Years Ended December 31
		2013									2012
	(In thousands)	Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated		Amortized		Gross		Gross			Estimated
		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair		Cost		Unrealized		Unrealized			Fair
				Gains		(Losses)			Value				Gains		(Losses)			Value
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies	$	395,198	$	50	$	(10,535	)	$	384,713	$	288,098	$	135	$	(679	)	$	287,554
	Mortgage-backed securities		34,425		17		(442	)		34,000		49		1		-			50
	State and political subdivisions		315,445		2,165		(5,498	)		312,112		207,374		5,140		(160	)		212,354
	Other securities		620		-		-			620		620		-		-			620
	Total	$	745,688	$	2,232	$	(16,475	)	$	731,445	$	496,141	$	5,276	$	(839	)	$	500,578
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Treasury	$	4,001	$	-	$	(16	)	$	3,985	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	-
	U.S. Government agencies		183,781		8		(5,572	)		178,217		152,708		65		(292	)		152,481
	Mortgage-backed securities		1,735		156		-			1,891		20,436		287		(89	)		20,634
	State and political subdivisions		7,860		4		(3	)		7,861		2,989		-		(1	)		2,988
	Other securities		19,840		484		(1	)		20,323		14,787		456		(4	)		15,239
	Total	$	217,217	$	652	$	(5,592	)	$	212,277	$	190,920	$	808	$	(386	)	$	191,342
Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments [Table Text Block]	'
		Less Than 12 Months				12 Months or More					Total
	(In thousands)	Estimated		Gross		Estimated			Gross		Estimated		Gross
		Fair		Unrealized		Fair			Unrealized		Fair		Unrealized
		Value		Losses		Value			Losses		Value		Losses
	31-Dec-13
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies	$	258,474	$	6,405	$	114,339		$	4,130	$	372,814	$	10,535
	Mortgage-backed securities		32,053		442		-			-		32,053		442
	State and political subdivisions		130,457		5,311		4,466			187		134,923		5,498
	Total	$	420,984	$	12,158	$	118,805		$	4,317	$	539,790	$	16,475
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Treasury	$	3,985	$	16	$	-		$	-	$	3,985	$	16
	U.S. Government agencies		111,662		2,682		56,396			2,890		168,058		5,572
	State and political subdivisions		2,921		3		-			-		2,921		3
	Other securities		573		1		-			-		573		1
	Total	$	119,141	$	2,703	$	56,396		$	2,890	$	175,537	$	5,592
	31-Dec-12
	Held-to-Maturity
	U.S. Government agencies	$	196,783	$	679	$	-		$	-	$	196,783	$	679
	State and political subdivisions		13,098		70		511			90		13,609		160
	Total	$	209,881	$	749	$	511		$	90	$	210,392	$	839
	Available-for-Sale
	U.S. Government agencies	$	105,994	$	292	$	-		$	-	$	105,994	$	292
	Mortgage-backed securities		14,420		88		25			1		14,445		89
	State and political subdivisions		1,229		1		-			-		1,229		1
	Other securities		1		4		-			-		1		4
	Total	$	121,644	$	385	$	25		$	1	$	121,669	$	386
Investment Income [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Taxable
	Held-to-maturity	$	3,314	$	3,107	$	4,229
	Available-for-sale		2,239		2,214		2,490
	Non-taxable
	Held-to-maturity		7,682		7,395		7,864
	Available-for-sale		65		5		-
	Total	$	13,300	$	12,721	$	14,583
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]	'
		Held-to-Maturity				Available-for-Sale
	(In thousands)	Amortized		Fair		Amortized			Fair
		Cost		Value		Cost			Value
	One year or less	$	26,340	$	26,405	$	1,982		$	1,984
	After one through five years		255,465		252,709		100,306			99,348
	After five through ten years		276,958		269,547		95,786			91,249
	After ten years		186,925		182,784		895			965
	Other securities		-		-		18,248			18,731
	Total	$	745,688	$	731,445	$	217,217		$	212,277

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for1

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	184,935		$	185,536
	Student loans		25,906			34,145
	Other consumer		98,851			105,319
	Total consumer		309,692			325,000
	Real estate:
	Construction		146,458			138,132
	Single family residential		392,285			356,907
	Other commercial		626,333			568,166
	Total real estate		1,165,076			1,063,205
	Commercial:
	Commercial		164,329			141,336
	Agricultural		98,886			93,805
	Total commercial		263,215			235,141
	Other		4,655			5,167
	Loans		1,742,638			1,628,513
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)		515,644			82,764
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)		146,653			210,842
	Total loans before allowance for loan losses	$	2,404,935		$	1,922,119
Schedule of Financing Receivables, Non Accrual Status [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	290		$	281
	Other consumer		677			801
	Total consumer		967			1,082
	Real estate:
	Construction		116			463
	Single family residential		2,957			2,706
	Other commercial		1,726			4,254
	Total real estate		4,799			7,423
	Commercial:
	Commercial		378			471
	Agricultural		117			147
	Total commercial		495			618
	Total	$	6,261		$	9,123
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Gross			90 Days			Total			Current			Total			90 Days
		30-89			or More			Past Due						Loans			Past Due
		Days			Past Due												&
		Past Due															Accruing
	31-Dec-13
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	712		$	520		$	1,232		$	183,703		$	184,935		$	230
	Student loans		627			2,264			2,891			23,015			25,906			2,264
	Other consumer		911			458			1,369			97,482			98,851			185
	Total consumer		2,250			3,242			5,492			304,200			309,692			2,679
	Real estate:
	Construction		583			30			613			145,845			146,458			-
	Single family residential		2,793			1,114			3,907			388,378			392,285			94
	Other commercial		1,019			1,533			2,552			623,781			626,333			82
	Total real estate		4,395			2,677			7,072			1,158,004			1,165,076			176
	Commercial:
	Commercial		357			376			733			163,596			164,329			96
	Agricultural		42			37			79			98,807			98,886			-
	Total commercial		399			413			812			262,403			263,215			96
	Other		-			-			-			4,655			4,655			-
	Total	$	7,044		$	6,332		$	13,376		$	1,729,262		$	1,742,638		$	2,951
	31-Dec-12
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	710		$	547		$	1,257		$	184,279		$	185,536		$	266
	Student loans		901			2,234			3,135			31,010			34,145			2,234
	Other consumer		1,149			529			1,678			103,641			105,319			204
	Total consumer		2,760			3,310			6,070			318,930			325,000			2,704
	Real estate:
	Construction		309			365			674			137,458			138,132			-
	Single family residential		3,069			1,539			4,608			352,299			356,907			137
	Other commercial		716			3,303			4,019			564,147			568,166			-
	Total real estate		4,094			5,207			9,301			1,053,904			1,063,205			137
	Commercial:
	Commercial		340			385			725			140,611			141,336			74
	Agricultural		81			113			194			93,611			93,805			-
	Total commercial		421			498			919			234,222			235,141			74
	Other		-			-			-			5,167			5,167			-
	Total	$	7,275		$	9,015		$	16,290		$	1,612,223		$	1,628,513		$	2,915
Impaired Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Unpaid			Recorded			Recorded			Total			Related			Average			Interest
		Contractual			Investment			Investment			Recorded			Allowance			Investment			Income
		Principal			With No			With			Investment						in			Recognized
		Balance			Allowance			Allowance									Impaired
																	Loans
	31-Dec-13
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	520		$	520		$	-		$	520		$	16		$	518		$	15
	Other consumer		925			878			32			910			171			993			41
	Total consumer		1,445			1,398			32			1,430			187			1,511			56
	Real estate:
	Construction		3,251			2,036			1,171			3,207			371			3,692			152
	Single family residential		4,497			2,306			1,645			3,951			745			3,754			155
	Other commercial		10,328			6,868			2,319			9,187			564			11,924			491
	Total real estate		18,076			11,210			5,135			16,345			1,680			19,370			798
	Commercial:
	Commercial		547			383			78			461			80			613			25
	Agricultural		117			80			-			80			13			85			3
	Total commercial		664			463			78			541			93			698			28
	Total	$	20,185		$	13,071		$	5,245		$	18,316		$	1,960		$	21,579		$	882
	31-Dec-12
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	547		$	547		$	-		$	547		$	82		$	565		$	16
	Other consumer		1,140			999			131			1,130			249			1,179			63
	Total consumer		1,687			1,546			131			1,677			331			1,744			79
	Real estate:
	Construction		5,443			3,866			1,494			5,360			505			5,466			291
	Single family residential		4,091			2,877			1,140			4,017			494			4,031			214
	Other commercial		21,199			5,903			13,078			18,981			1,310			22,521			1,198
	Total real estate		30,733			12,646			15,712			28,358			2,309			32,018			1,703
	Commercial:
	Commercial		842			487			191			678			179			784			42
	Agricultural		236			74			16			90			24			232			12
	Total commercial		1,078			561			207			768			203			1,016			54
	Total	$	33,498		$	14,753		$	16,050		$	30,803		$	2,843		$	34,778		$	1,836
Troubled Debt Restructurings on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
		Accruing TDR Loans						Nonaccrual TDR						Total TDR Loans
								Loans
	(Dollars in thousands)	Number			Balance			Number			Balance			Number			Balance
	31-Dec-13
	Real estate:
	Construction		1			988			-			-			1			988
	Single-family residential		4			862			-			-			4			862
	Other commercial		9			6,974			1			608			10			7,582
	Total real estate		14			8,824			1			608			15			9,432
	Commercial:
	Commercial		1			39			1			60			2			99
	Agricultural		1			635			-			-			1			635
	Total commercial		2			674			1			60			3			734
	Total		16		$	9,498			2		$	668			18		$	10,166
	31-Dec-12
	Consumer:
	Other consumer		1		$	33			1		$	12			2		$	45
	Total consumer		1			33			1			12			2			45
	Real estate:
	Construction		2			1,212			-			-			2			1,212
	Single-family residential		3			570			1			15			4			585
	Other commercial		14			8,508			4			2,962			18			11,470
	Total real estate		19			10,290			5			2,977			24			13,267
	Commercial:
	Commercial		1			39			1			85			2			124
	Agricultural		1			653			-			-			1			653
	Total commercial		2			692			1			85			3			777
	Total		22		$	11,015			7		$	3,074			29		$	14,089
Schedule of Loans Restructured as TDRs [Table Text Block]	'
											Modification Type
	(Dollars in thousands)	Number			Balance			Balance at			Change in			Change			Financial
		of			Prior			31-Dec			Maturity			in			Impact
		Loans			to TDR						Date			Rate			on Date of
																	Restructure
	Year Ended December 31, 2013
	Real estate:
	Single family residential		1		$	321		$	311		$	-			311		$	-
	Total real estate		1			321			311			-			311			-
	Total		1		$	321		$	311		$	-		$	311		$	-
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Consumer:
	Other consumer		1		$	48		$	33		$	-		$	33		$	-
	Total consumer		1			48			33						33			-
	Real estate:
	Construction		1			51			51			-			51			-
	Other commercial		5			2,178			1,981			653			1,328			-
	Total real estate		6			2,229			2,032			653			1,379			-
	Commercial:
	Commercial		1			50			39			-			39			-
	Total commercial		1			50			39			-			39			-
	Total		8		$	2,327		$	2,104		$	653		$	1,451		$	-
Loans for which a payment default occurred, and that has been modified as a TDR within 12 months or less of the payment default, excluding loans acquired [Table Text Block]	'
	(Dollars in thousands)	Number of			Recorded			Charge-offs			Transfers
		Loans			Balance at						to
					31-Dec						OREO
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Real estate:
	Other commercial		3		$	615		$	1,321		$	473
	Total real estate		3			615			1,321			473
	Commercial:
	Commercial		1			7			125			-
	Total commercial		1			7			125			-
	Total		4		$	622		$	1,446		$	473
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Total
		4-Jan			5			6			7			8
	31-Dec-13
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	184,415		$	-		$	520		$	-		$	-		$	184,935
	Student loans		23,642			-			2,264			-			-			25,906
	Other consumer		97,655			2			1,121			56			17			98,851
	Total consumer		305,712			2			3,905			56			17			309,692
	Real estate:
	Construction		142,213			71			4,174			-			-			146,458
	Single family residential		383,934			1,412			6,939			-			-			392,285
	Other commercial		600,045			7,597			18,691			-			-			626,333
	Total real estate		1,126,192			9,080			29,804			-			-			1,165,076
	Commercial:
	Commercial		162,118			200			2,001			10			-			164,329
	Agricultural		98,761			-			125			-			-			98,886
	Total commercial		260,879			200			2,126			10			-			263,215
	Other		4,655			-			-			-			-			4,655
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (1)		488,288			-			27,356			-			-			515,644
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		146,653			-			-			-			-			146,653
	Total	$	2,332,379		$	9,282		$	63,191		$	66		$	17		$	2,404,935
	(In thousands)	Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Risk Rate			Total
		4-Jan			5			6			7			8
	31-Dec-12
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	184,989		$	-		$	547		$	-		$	-		$	185,536
	Student loans		31,911			-			2,234			-			-			34,145
	Other consumer		103,597			7			1,660			33			22			105,319
	Total consumer		320,497			7			4,441			33			22			325,000
	Real estate:
	Construction		131,873			30			6,229			-			-			138,132
	Single family residential		348,628			1,458			6,821			-			-			356,907
	Other commercial		540,986			8,484			18,696			-			-			568,166
	Total real estate		1,021,487			9,972			31,746			-			-			1,063,205
	Commercial:
	Commercial		138,948			114			2,235			39			-			141,336
	Agricultural		93,357			-			448			-			-			93,805
	Total commercial		232,305			114			2,683			39			-			235,141
	Other		5,167			-			-			-			-			5,167
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		82,764			-			-			-			-			82,764
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		210,842			-			-			-			-			210,842
	Total	$	1,873,062		$	10,093		$	38,870		$	72		$	22		$	1,922,119
Schedule of Net (charge-offs)/recoveries, excluding loans acquired [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	(2,362	)	$	(2,658	)
	Student loans		(69	)		(86	)
	Other consumer		(901	)		(537	)
	Total consumer		(3,332	)		(3,281	)
	Real estate:
	Construction		(105	)		7
	Single family residential		(256	)		(526	)
	Other commercial		(675	)		(2,193	)
	Total real estate		(1,036	)		(2,712	)
	Commercial:
	Commercial		(157	)		(221	)
	Agricultural		(33	)		(152	)
	Total commercial		(190	)		(373	)
	Total	$	(4,558	)	$	(6,366	)
Schedule of Loans by impairment evaluation [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Commercial			Real			Credit			Other			Total
					Estate			Card			Consumer
											and Other
	31-Dec-13
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	541		$	16,345		$	520		$	910		$	18,316
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		262,674			1,148,731			184,415			128,502			1,724,322
	Balance, end of period	$	263,215		$	1,165,076		$	184,935		$	129,412		$	1,742,638
	31-Dec-12
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	768		$	28,358		$	547		$	1,130		$	30,803
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		234,373			1,034,847			184,989			143,501			1,597,710
	Balance, end of period	$	235,141		$	1,063,205		$	185,536		$	144,631		$	1,628,513
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses [Member]	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Commercial			Real			Credit			Other			Unallocated			Total
					Estate			Card			Consumer
											and Other
	31-Dec-13
	Balance, beginning of year	$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
	Provision for loan losses		(51	)		2,468			581			1,120			-			4,118
	Charge-offs		(382	)		(1,628	)		(3,263	)		(1,561	)		-			(6,834	)
	Recoveries		192			592			901			591			-			2,276
	Net charge-offs		(190	)		(1,036	)		(2,362	)		(970	)		-			(4,558	)
	Balance, end of year	$	3,205		$	16,885		$	5,430		$	1,922		$	-		$	27,442
	Period-end amount allocated to:
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	93		$	1,680		$	16		$	171		$	-		$	1,960
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		3,112			15,205			5,414			1,751			-			25,482
	Balance, end of year	$	3,205		$	16,885		$	5,430		$	1,922		$	-		$	27,442
	31-Dec-12
	Balance, beginning of year	$	2,063		$	10,117		$	5,513		$	1,847		$	10,568		$	30,108
	Provision for loan losses		1,756			8,048			4,356			548			(10,568	)		4,140
	Charge-offs		(543	)		(4,095	)		(3,516	)		(1,198	)		-			(9,352	)
	Recoveries		170			1,383			858			575			-			2,986
	Net charge-offs		(373	)		(2,712	)		(2,658	)		(623	)		-			(6,366	)
	Balance, end of year	$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
	Period-end amount allocated to:
	Loans individually evaluated for impairment	$	203		$	2,309		$	82		$	249		$	-		$	2,843
	Loans collectively evaluated for impairment		3,243			13,144			7,129			1,523			-			25,039
	Balance, end of year	$	3,446		$	15,453		$	7,211		$	1,772		$	-		$	27,882
	31-Dec-11
	Balance, beginning of year	$	2,277		$	9,692		$	5,549		$	1,958		$	6,940		$	26,416
	Provision for loan losses		576			2,609			3,688			1,175			3,628			11,676
	Charge-offs		(1,411	)		(3,165	)		(4,703	)		(1,890	)		-			(11,169	)
	Recoveries		621			981			979			604			-			3,185
	Net charge-offs		(790	)		(2,184	)		(3,724	)		(1,286	)		-			(7,984	)
	Balance, end of year	$	2,063		$	10,117		$	5,513		$	1,847		$	10,568		$	30,108

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Tables

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans Acquired [Abstract]	'
Carrying Value Of All Acquired Impaired Loans [Table Text Block]	'
		Loans Acquired
		At December 31,
	(in thousands)	2013			2012
	Consumer:
	Credit cards	$	8,116		$	-
	Other consumer		15,242			1,847
	Total consumer		23,358			1,847
	Real estate:
	Construction		29,936			19,172
	Single family residential		87,861			90,795
	Other commercial		449,285			160,148
	Total real estate		567,082			270,115
	Commercial:
	Commercial		71,857			18,950
	Agricultural		-			2,694
	Total commercial		71,857			21,644
	Total loans acquired (1)	$	662,297		$	293,606
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands)	Not Impaired			Impaired
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$	442,009		$	52,830
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)		-			(21,962	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition		442,009			30,868
	Accretable yield		(12,989	)		(2,516	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition	$	429,020		$	28,352
	(in thousands)	Truman			Excel
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$	90,227		$	121,850
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)		(25,308	)		(29,258	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition		64,919			92,592
	Accretable yield		(7,778	)		(14,445	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition	$	57,141		$	78,147
	(in thousands)	Truman			Excel
	Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$	99,065		$	30,048
	Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)		(12,248	)		(5,170	)
	Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition		86,817			24,878
	Accretable yield		(13,422	)		(3,726	)
	Basis in acquired loans at acquisition	$	73,395		$	21,152
Schedule of Adjustments Related to Purchased Covered Impaired Loans [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Impact on net interest income	$	18,905		$	11,751
	Non-interest income		(18,106	)		(10,755	)
	Net impact to pre-tax income		799			997
	Net impact, net of taxes	$	486		$	606
Schedule of Accretable Yield [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands)	Accretable			Carrying
		Yield			Amount
					of
					Loans
	Balance, January 1, 2011	$	36,247			231,600
	Additions		23,704			-
	Accretion		(17,118	)		17,118
	Payments and other reductions, net		-			(90,643	)
	Balance, December 31, 2011		42,833			158,075
	Additions		39,371			229,835
	Accretable yield adjustments		-			-
	Accretion		(24,138	)		24,138
	Payments and other reductions, net		-			(118,442	)
	Balance, December 31, 2012		58,066			293,606
	Additions		2,516			28,352
	Accretable yield adjustments		17,380			-
	Accretion		(36,577	)		36,577
	Payments and other reductions, net		-			(123,750	)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	41,385		$	234,785
Summary of Changes in the FDIC True-up Provision [Table Text Block]	'
	(in thousands)	FDIC True-up
		Provision
	Balance, January 1, 2011	$	3,246
	FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions		-
	Amortization expense		131
	Adjustments related to changes in expected losses		42
	Balance, December 31, 2011		3,419
	FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions		328
	Amortization expense		138
	Adjustments related to changes in expected losses		969
	Balance, December 31, 2012		4,854
	FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions		-
	Amortization expense		160
	Adjustments related to changes in expected losses		1,754
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	6,768

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta1

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)		December 31,			December 31,
			2013			2012
	Goodwill		$	78,906		$	60,605
	Core deposit premiums:
	Gross carrying amount			15,245			5,597
	Accumulated amortization			(2,237	)		(1,837	)
	Core deposit premiums, net			13,008			3,760
	Purchased credit card relationships:
	Gross carrying amount			2,068			-
	Accumulated amortization			(104	)		-
	Purchased credit card relationships, net			1,964			-
	Other intangible assets, net			14,972			3,760
	Total goodwill and other intangible assets		$	93,878		$	64,365
Core Deposit Premium [Member]	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Year		Amortization
				Expense
		2014		$	1,394
		2015			1,388
		2016			1,385
		2017			1,385
		2018			1,385
		Thereafter			6,071
		Total		$	13,008
PCCRs [Member]	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Tables) [Line Items]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Year		Amortization
				Expense
		2014		$	414
		2015			414
		2016			414
		2017			414
		2018			308
		Total		$	1,964

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Tables

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Income taxes currently payable	$	13,923		$	11,846		$	13,996
	Deferred income taxes		(4,618	)		485			(3,571	)
	Provision for income taxes	$	9,305		$	12,331		$	10,425
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Loans acquired	$	25,252		$	24,186
	FDIC true-up liability		2,369			1,775
	Allowance for loan losses		10,660			10,736
	Valuation of foreclosed assets		7,468			669
	Tax NOLs from acquisition		11,819			--
	Deferred compensation payable		1,808			1,676
	FHLB advances		283			409
	Vacation compensation		1,148			1,058
	Accumulated depreciation		4,916			280
	Loan interest		767			767
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		1,938			--
	Other		5,886			569
	Gross deferred tax assets		70,914			42,125
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Goodwill and other intangible amortization		(16,506	)		(11,190	)
	FDIC indemnification asset		(19,138	)		(31,846	)
	Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities		--			(166	)
	Deferred loan fee income and expenses, net		(2,696	)		(2,373	)
	FHLB stock dividends		(1,110	)		(296	)
	Other		(1,231	)		(3,443	)
	Gross deferred tax liabilities		(40,682	)		(49,314	)
	Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$	30,232		$	(7,189	)
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	Computed at the statutory rate (35%)	$	11,387		$	14,012		$	12,530
	Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit		825			1,142			883
	Tax exempt interest income		(2,739	)		(2,615	)		(2,780	)
	Tax exempt earnings on BOLI		(461	)		(512	)		(518	)
	Other differences, net		293			304			310
	Actual tax provision	$	9,305		$	12,331		$	10,425

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su1

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)		2013			2012
	Other Borrowings
	FHLB advances, due 2013 to 2033, 0.35% to 8.41%, secured by residential real estate loans		$	71,090		$	89,441
	Notes payable, due 12/31/2014 to 12/31/2016, 3.25%, floating rate, unsecured			46,000			-
				117,090			89,441
	Subordinated Debentures
	Trust preferred securities, due 12/30/2033, floating rate of 2.80% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable without penalty			20,620			20,620
	Total other borrowings and subordinated debentures		$	137,710		$	110,061
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	Year		Annual
				Maturities
		2014		$	9,397
		2015			15,267
		2016			47,657
		2017			21,991
		2018			6,593
		Thereafter			36,805
		Total		$	137,710

Note_11_Transactions_With_Rela1

Note 11 - Transactions With Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	27,790		$	28,472
	New extensions of credit		30,177			14,077
	Repayments		(15,949	)		(14,759	)
	Balance, end of year	$	42,018		$	27,790

Note_12_Employee_Benefit_Plans1

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block]	'
			Stock Options							Non-Vested Stock
			Outstanding							Awards Outstanding
			Number				Weighted			Number				Weighted
			of				Average			of				Average
			Shares				Exercise			Shares				Grant-Date
			0				Price			0				Fair-Value
	Balance, December 31, 2010			259			$	25.11			111			$	26.81
	Granted			-				-			48				28.18
	Stock Options Exercised			(30	)			12.71			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(32	)			26.83
	Forfeited/Expired			(1	)			26.2			-				-
	Balance, December 31, 2011			228				26.76			127				26.49
	Granted			-				-			51				26.29
	Stock Options Exercised			-				-			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(44	)			28.29
	Forfeited/Expired			(10	)			26.54			-				-
	Balance, December 31, 2012			218			$	26.77			134			$	25.89
	Granted			-				-			75				26.89
	Stock Options Exercised			(24	)			24.88			-				-
	Stock Awards Vested			-				-			(63	)			26.82
	Forfeited/Expired			(9	)			26.16			(1	)			26.54
	Balance, December 31, 2013			185			$	27.04			145			$	26
	Exercisable, December 31, 2013			185			$	27.04
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]	'
						Options Outstanding										Options Exercisable
	Range of					Number			Weighted			Weighted				Number		Weighted
	Exercise Prices					of Shares			Average			Average				of Shares		Average
						0			Remaining			Exercise				0		Exercise
									Contractual			Price						Price
									Life (Years)
	$23.78	-	$23.78				28			0.56			$	23.78			28		$	23.78
	24.5	-	24.5				27			1.39				24.5			27			24.5
	26.19	-	27.67				45			2.38				26.21			45			26.21
	28.42	-	28.42				43			3.41				28.42			43			28.42
	30.31	-	30.31				42			4.41				30.31			42			30.31

Note_13_Additional_Cash_Flow_I1

Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Interest paid	$	11,908	$	15,959	$	20,974
	Income taxes paid		14,867		11,548		17,638
	Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets held for sale		7,358		5,173		20,195
	Transfers of loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements to foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements		9,239		12,268		11,168
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Assets acquired	$	918,963	$	433,710	$	-
	Liabilities assumed		883,664		430,299		-
	Purchase price		53,600		-		-
	Bargain purchase gains			$	3,411	$	-
	Goodwill	$	18,301

Note_14_Other_Operating_Expens1

Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013		2012		2011
	Professional services	$	4,473	$	4,851	$	4,574
	Postage		2,531		2,488		2,486
	Telephone		2,323		2,391		2,480
	Credit card expense		6,869		6,906		6,565
	Operating supplies		1,511		1,419		1,653
	Amortization of core deposit premiums		600		347		884
	Other expense		14,575		11,873		12,452
	Total	$	32,882	$	30,275	$	31,094

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair1

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]	'
				Fair Value Measurements
	(In thousands)	Fair Value		Quoted		Significant Other		Significant
				Prices in		Observable Inputs		Unobservable Inputs
				Active		(Level 2)		(Level 3)
				Markets
				for
				Identical
				Assets
				(Level 1)
	31-Dec-13
	Available-for-sale securities
	U.S. Treasury	$	3,985	$	-	$	3,985	$
	U.S. Government agencies		178,217		-		178,217		-
	Mortgage-backed securities		1,891		-		1,891		-
	States and political subdivisions		7,861		-		7,861		-
	Other securities		20,323		1,504		18,819		-
	Assets held in trading accounts		8,978		1,520		7,458		-
	31-Dec-12
	Available-for-sale securities
	U.S. Government agencies	$	152,481	$	-	$	152,481	$	-
	Mortgage-backed securities		20,634		-		20,634		-
	States and political subdivisions		2,988		-		2,988		-
	Other securities		15,239		1,504		13,735		-
	Assets held in trading accounts		6,224		1,800		4,424		-
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	'
				Fair Value Measurements Using
	(In thousands)	Fair Value		Quoted		Significant		Significant
				Prices in		Other		Unobservable
				Active		Observable		Inputs
				Markets		Inputs		(Level 3)
				for		(Level 2)
				Identical
				Assets
				(Level 1)
	31-Dec-13
	Impaired loans (1) (2) (collateral dependent)	$	2,768	$	-	$	-	$	2,768
	Foreclosed assets held for sale (1)		642		-		-		642
	31-Dec-12
	Impaired loans (1) (2) (collateral dependent)	$	4,900	$	-	$	-	$	4,900
	Foreclosed assets held for sale (1)		1,484		-		-		1,484
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]	'
		Carrying		Fair Value Measurements
	(In thousands)	Amount		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	31-Dec-13
	Financial assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	539,380	$	539,380	$	--	$	--	$	539,380
	Held-to-maturity securities		745,688		--		731,445		--		731,445
	Mortgage loans held for sale		9,494		--		--		9,494		9,494
	Interest receivable		15,654		--		15,654		--		15,654
	Legacy loans (net of allowance)		1,715,196		--		--		1,694,748		1,694,748
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		515,644		--		--		513,676		513,676
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		146,653		--		--		143,814		143,814
	FDIC indemnification asset		48,791		--		--		48,791		48,791
	Financial liabilities:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts		718,438		--		718,438		--		718,438
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits		1,862,618		--		1,862,618		--		1,862,618
	Time deposits		1,116,511		--		--		1,120,035		1,120,035
	Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		107,887		--		107,887		--		107,887
	Other borrowings		117,090		--		117,160		--		117,160
	Subordinated debentures		20,620		--		12,991		--		12,991
	Interest payable		1,450		--		1,450		--		1,450
	31-Dec-12
	Financial assets
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	537,797	$	537,797	$	--	$	--	$	537,797
	Held-to-maturity securities		496,141		--		500,578		--		500,578
	Mortgage loans held for sale		25,367		--		--		25,367		25,367
	Interest receivable		14,530		--		14,530		--		14,530
	Legacy loans (net of allowance)		1,600,631		--		--		1,602,014		1,602,014
	Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share		82,764		--		--		82,764		82,764
	Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share		210,842		--		--		208,685		208,685
	FDIC indemnification asset		75,286		--		--		75,286		75,286
	Financial liabilities:
	Non-interest bearing transaction accounts		576,655		--		576,655		--		576,655
	Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits		1,421,137		--		1,421,137		--		1,421,137
	Time deposits		876,371		--		--		880,201		880,201
	Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase		104,078		--		104,078		--		104,078
	Other borrowings		89,441		--		94,472		--		94,472
	Subordinated debentures		20,620		--		15,414		--		15,414
	Interest payable		1,096		--		1,096		--		1,096

Note_21_Condensed_Financial_In1

Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,956		$	23,107
	Investment securities		4,973			3,928
	Investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries		452,688			368,847
	Intangible assets, net		133			133
	Premises and equipment		633			604
	Other assets		12,726			33,829
	TOTAL ASSETS	$	476,109		$	430,448
	LIABILITIES
	Long-term debt	$	66,620		$	20,620
	Other liabilities		5,657			3,766
	Total liabilities		72,277			24,386
	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Common stock		162			165
	Surplus		88,095			96,587
	Undivided profits		318,577			309,053
	Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
	Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of ($1,938) and $166 at December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively		(3,002	)		257
	Total stockholders’ equity		403,832			406,062
	TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	476,109		$	430,448
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	INCOME
	Dividends from subsidiaries	$	23,051		$	45,061		$	19,291
	Other income		8,409			7,155			6,189
			31,460			52,216			25,480
	EXPENSE		17,839			15,830			13,756
	Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		13,621			36,386			11,724
	Provision for income taxes		(3,510	)		(3,195	)		(2,743	)
	Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries		17,131			39,581			14,467
	Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of subsidiaries		6,100			(11,897	)		10,907
	NET INCOME	$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	NET INCOME	$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
	OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries		(3,259	)		(182	)		(73	)
	COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	19,972		$	27,502		$	25,301
Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	(In thousands)	2013			2012			2011
	CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
	Net income	$	23,231		$	27,684		$	25,374
	Items not requiring (providing) cash
	Depreciation and amortization		145			167			187
	Deferred income taxes		81			75			120
	Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of bank subsidiaries		(6,100	)		11,897			(10,907	)
	Changes in
	Other assets		19,978			(20,712	)		(3,738	)
	Other liabilities		1,891			-			(2,493	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities		39,226			19,111			8,543
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
	Net purchases of premises and equipment		(174	)		(84	)		(143	)
	Additional (return from) investment in subsidiary		(27,400	)		310			-
	Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(1	)		-			-
	Purchase of Metropolitan National Bank stock		(53,600	)		-			-
	Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(81,175	)		226			(143	)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	Repayment of subordinated debentures		-			(10,310	)		-
	Issuance of long-term debt		46,000			-			-
	Issuance of common stock, net		2,353			1,711			1,678
	Payment to repurchase common stock		(10,848	)		(17,567	)		(3,283	)
	Dividends paid		(13,707	)		(13,495	)		(13,156	)
	Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		23,798			(39,661	)		(14,761	)
	DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(18,151	)		(20,324	)		(6,361	)
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR		23,107			43,431			49,792
	CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	$	4,956		$	23,107		$	43,431

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations_an2

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 04, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
			Subsequent Event [Member]	Employee Stock Option [Member]	Employee Stock Option [Member]	Employee Stock Option [Member]
			Maximum [Member]
Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount (in Dollars)	$9,100,000	$5,300,000	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	'	'	'	84,780	141,050	147,470
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity (in Dollars)	'	'	$200,000,000	'	'	'

Note_1_Nature_of_Operations_an3

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - The Computation of Per Share Earnings is as Follows: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
The Computation of Per Share Earnings is as Follows: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net Income (in Dollars)	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374
Average common shares outstanding	16,339	16,909	17,309
Average common share stock options outstanding	13	2	9
Average diluted common shares	16,352	16,911	17,318
Basic earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$1.42	$1.64	$1.47
Diluted earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$1.42	$1.64	$1.47

Note_2_Acquisitions_Details

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 24, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 24, 2013

Sep. 14, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 14, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Oct. 19, 2012

Fair Value Adjustments [Member]

Fair Value Adjustments [Member]

Fair Value Adjustments [Member]

Fair Value Adjustments [Member]

Payable to FDIC [Member]

FHLB Borrowings [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Truman" [Member]

"Truman" [Member]

"Truman" [Member]

"Excel" [Member]

"Excel" [Member]

"Excel" [Member]

Bank Time Deposits [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Metropolitan" [Member]

"Truman" [Member]

"Excel" [Member]

"Truman" [Member]

"Excel" [Member]

Cash Received from FDIC [Member]

Real Estate, Banking Facilities, Furniture And Equipment [Member]

Cash Received from FDIC [Member]

Real Estate, Banking Facilities, Furniture And Equipment [Member]

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross

($35,485,000)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$53,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets

'

'

-61,191,000

'

-26,551,000

-17,443,000

'

'

'

'

884,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-37,467,000

'

-15,965,000

-5,376,000

'

'

'

'

457,000,000

429,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deposits

3,697,567,000

2,874,163,000

512,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

838,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents

'

'

-53,600,000

-53,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Marketable Securities

'

'

-2,259,000

-2,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment

'

'

-22,575,000

-22,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,400,000

'

'

2,600,000

'

'

Goodwill

78,906,000

60,605,000

18,301,000

18,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent

35.00%

35.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

39.23%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Operating Loss Carryforwards

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

72,800,000

72,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent

'

'

30,699,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

34,000,000

34,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Time Deposits

1,116,511,000

876,371,000

512,000

512,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Bank Branches

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4

'

'

'

'

Business Combination, Bargain Purchase, Gain Recognized, Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

2,300,000

'

Payments for Merger Related Costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

815,000

'

'

1,100,000

'

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

13,800,000

'

'

'

Accounts Payable, Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Assets, Fair Value Adjustment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities

'

'

$589,000

'

$357,000

$1,217,000

'

$8,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Note_2_Acquisitions_Details_A_

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - A Summary, at Fair Value, of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in the Metropolitan Transaction (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 25, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 25, 2013	Nov. 24, 2013
					Acquired From RBI [Member]	Fair Value Adjustments [Member]	Fair Value Adjustments [Member]	Fair Value [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]
					"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]
Assets Acquired	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and due from banks	'	'	'	'	$12,026,000	($53,600,000)	($53,600,000)	($41,574,000)	'	'	'
Interest bearing balances due from banks	'	'	'	'	77,059,000	'	'	77,059,000	'	'	'
Investment securities	'	'	'	'	235,160,000	-2,259,000	-2,300,000	232,901,000	'	'	'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	'	'	494,839,000	-37,467,000	'	457,372,000	429,000,000	457,000,000	'
Allowance for loan losses	-27,442,000	-27,882,000	-30,108,000	-26,416,000	-19,025,000	19,025,000	'	'	'	'	'
Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	'	'	64,397,000	-21,455,000	'	42,942,000	'	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	'	'	74,753,000	-22,575,000	-22,600,000	52,178,000	'	'	'
Goodwill	78,906,000	60,605,000	'	'	'	18,301,000	18,300,000	18,301,000	18,300,000	'	'
Core deposit premium	15,245,000	5,597,000	'	'	'	9,844,000	'	9,844,000	9,800,000	'	'
Deferred tax asset	'	'	'	'	'	30,699,000	'	30,699,000	34,000,000	'	34,000,000
Other assets	'	'	'	'	5,646,000	-1,704,000	'	3,942,000	'	'	'
Total assets acquired	'	'	'	'	944,855,000	-61,191,000	'	883,664,000	'	884,000,000	'
Deposits:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts	718,438,000	576,655,000	'	'	150,259,000	'	'	150,259,000	'	'	'
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits	1,862,618,000	1,421,137,000	'	'	341,410,000	'	'	341,410,000	'	'	'
Time deposits	1,116,511,000	876,371,000	'	'	345,326,000	512,000	512,000	345,838,000	'	'	'
Total deposits	3,697,567,000	2,874,163,000	'	'	836,995,000	512,000	'	837,507,000	'	838,000,000	'
Fed funds purchased and other borrowings	'	'	'	'	36,637,000	'	'	36,637,000	'	'	'
Accrued interest and other liabilities	'	'	'	'	9,443,000	77,000	'	9,520,000	'	'	'
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	'	'	883,075,000	589,000	'	883,664,000	'	'	'
Total equity assumed	'	'	'	'	61,780,000	-61,780,000	'	'	'	'	'
Total liabilities and equity assumed	'	'	'	'	$944,855,000	($61,191,000)	'	$883,664,000	'	'	'

Note_2_Acquisitions_Details_A_1

Note 2 - Acquisitions (Details) - A Summary, at Fair Value, of the Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in FDIC-Assisted Transactions (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
			Acquired From the FDIC [Member]	Acquired From the FDIC [Member]	Fair Value Adjustments [Member]	Fair Value Adjustments [Member]	Fair Value [Member]	Fair Value [Member]	"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]
			"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]	"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]	"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Cash and due from banks	'	'	$22,467,000	$18,622,000	'	'	$22,467,000	$18,622,000	'	'
Cash received from FDIC	'	'	10,495,000	13,845,000	'	'	10,495,000	13,845,000	'	'
Federal funds sold	'	22,343,000	12,338,000	104,000	'	'	12,338,000	104,000	'	'
Investment securities	'	'	23,540,000	8,583,000	'	'	23,540,000	8,583,000	'	'
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	87,620,000	111,807,000	-30,479,000	-33,660,000	57,141,000	78,147,000	'	'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	89,360,000	26,528,000	-15,965,000	-5,376,000	73,395,000	21,152,000	'	'
Foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	20,723,000	6,671,000	-5,607,000	-3,558,000	15,116,000	3,113,000	'	'
Foreclosed assets not covered by FDIC loss share	'	'	10,314,000	8,265,000	-2,563,000	-2,404,000	7,751,000	5,861,000	'	'
FDIC indemnification asset	'	'	'	'	26,723,000	26,218,000	26,723,000	26,218,000	'	'
Premises and equipment	'	'	1,390,000	2,582,000	'	'	1,390,000	2,582,000	'	'
Core deposit premium	15,245,000	5,597,000	'	'	1,191,000	1,337,000	1,191,000	1,337,000	1,200,000	1,300,000
Other assets	'	'	1,478,000	972,000	149,000	'	1,627,000	972,000	'	'
Total assets acquired	'	'	279,725,000	197,979,000	-26,551,000	-17,443,000	253,174,000	180,536,000	'	'
Deposits:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Non-interest bearing transaction accounts	718,438,000	576,655,000	22,275,000	19,372,000	'	'	22,275,000	19,372,000	'	'
Interest bearing transaction accounts and savings deposits	1,862,618,000	1,421,137,000	70,705,000	55,082,000	'	'	70,705,000	55,082,000	'	'
Time deposits	1,116,511,000	876,371,000	135,573,000	94,138,000	'	'	135,573,000	94,138,000	'	'
Total deposits	3,697,567,000	2,874,163,000	228,553,000	168,592,000	'	'	228,553,000	168,592,000	'	'
FHLB borrowings	'	'	'	8,010,000	'	183,000	'	8,193,000	'	'
FDIC true-up provision	'	'	'	'	'	328,000	'	328,000	'	'
Fed funds purchased and other borrowings	'	'	21,456,000	'	'	'	21,456,000	'	'	'
Payable to FDIC	'	'	1,285,000	'	'	'	1,285,000	'	'	'
Accrued interest and other liabilities	'	'	403,000	426,000	357,000	706,000	760,000	1,132,000	'	'
Total liabilities assumed	'	'	251,697,000	177,028,000	357,000	1,217,000	252,054,000	178,245,000	'	'
Pre-tax gain on FDIC-assisted transaction	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1,120,000	$2,291,000	'	'

Note_3_Investment_Securities_D

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value	$715,300,000	$332,100,000	'
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value, Percent of Portfolio	75.80%	48.00%	'
SecuritiesPledgedAsCollateral	587,900,000	434,800,000	'
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase	102,800,000	58,800,000	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains	151,000	'	'
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Losses	302,000	'	0
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gain (Loss)	'	2,000	0
Income Tax/Benefit Related to Security Gains/Losses, Percentage	39.23%	'	'
Liquidation of the Acquired Investment Portfolio from SSB [Member]	'	'	'
Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Marketable Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	$193,000	'	'

Note_3_Investment_Securities_D1

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Investment Securities Classified as Held-To-Maturity and Available-For-Sale: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Amortized Cost	$745,688	$496,141
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	2,232	5,276
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-16,475	-839
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	731,445	500,578
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	217,217	190,920
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	652	808
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-5,592	-386
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	212,277	191,342
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Amortized Cost	395,198	288,098
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	50	135
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-10,535	-679
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	384,713	287,554
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	183,781	152,708
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	8	65
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-5,572	-292
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	178,217	152,481
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Amortized Cost	34,425	49
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	17	1
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-442	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	34,000	50
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	1,735	20,436
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	156	287
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	'	-89
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	1,891	20,634
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Amortized Cost	315,445	207,374
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	2,165	5,140
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-5,498	-160
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	312,112	212,354
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	7,860	2,989
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	4	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-3	-1
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	7,861	2,988
Other Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Amortized Cost	620	620
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	620	620
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	19,840	14,787
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Gains	484	456
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-1	-4
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	20,323	15,239
US Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Amortized Cost	4,001	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized (Losses)	-16	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	$3,985	'

Note_3_Investment_Securities_D2

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) - Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Investments With Unrealized Losses in a Continuous Unrealized Loss Position: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	$420,984	$209,881
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	12,158	749
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	118,805	511
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Gross Unrealized Losses	4,317	90
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	539,790	210,392
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	16,475	839
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	119,141	121,644
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	2,703	385
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	56,396	25
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	2,890	1
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	175,537	121,669
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	5,592	386
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	258,474	196,783
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	6,405	679
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	114,339	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Gross Unrealized Losses	4,130	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	372,814	196,783
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	10,535	679
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	111,662	105,994
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	2,682	292
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	56,396	'
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	2,890	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	168,058	105,994
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	5,572	292
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	32,053	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	442	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	32,053	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	442	'
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	'	14,420
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	'	88
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	'	25
Available-for-Sale Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	'	1
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	'	14,445
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	'	89
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Held-to-Maturity	'	'
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	130,457	13,098
Held-to-Maturity Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	5,311	70
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Estimated Fair Value	4,466	511
Held-to-Maturity Securities 12 Months or More Gross Unrealized Losses	187	90
Held-to-Maturity Securities Estimated Fair Value	134,923	13,609
Held-to-Maturity Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	5,498	160
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	2,921	1,229
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	3	1
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	2,921	1,229
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	3	1
US Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	3,985	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	16	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	3,985	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	16	'
Other Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-Sale	'	'
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Estimated Fair Value	573	1
Available-for-Sale Securities Less Than 12 Months Gross Unrealized Losses	1	4
Available-for-Sale Securities Estimated Fair Value	573	1
Available-for-Sale Securities Gross Unrealized Losses	$1	$4

Note_3_Investment_Securities_D3

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) - Income Earned on Securities: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total	$13,300	$12,721	$14,583
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Taxable Investment Income	3,314	3,107	4,229
Non-taxable Investment Income	7,682	7,395	7,864
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]	'	'	'
Net Investment Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Taxable Investment Income	2,239	2,214	2,490
Non-taxable Investment Income	$65	$5	'

Note_3_Investment_Securities_D4

Note 3 - Investment Securities (Details) - Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value by Maturity of Securities: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Amortized Cost and Estimated Fair Value by Maturity of Securities: [Abstract]	'	'
One year or less	$26,340	'
One year or less	26,405	'
One year or less	1,982	'
One year or less	1,984	'
After one through five years	255,465	'
After one through five years	252,709	'
After one through five years	100,306	'
After one through five years	99,348	'
After five through ten years	276,958	'
After five through ten years	269,547	'
After five through ten years	95,786	'
After five through ten years	91,249	'
After ten years	186,925	'
After ten years	182,784	'
After ten years	895	'
After ten years	965	'
Other securities	18,248	'
Other securities	18,731	'
Total	745,688	496,141
Total	731,445	500,578
Total	217,217	'
Total	$212,277	$191,342

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for2

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loans and Leases Receivable, Gross	$2,400,000,000	$1,920,000,000	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment	18,300,000	30,800,000	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance	2,000,000	2,800,000	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Interest Income, Accrual Method	800,000	1,800,000	2,100,000
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment	21,600,000	34,800,000	46,700,000
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Number of Contracts	1	8	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	321,000	2,300,000	'
Student Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Percentage of Portfolio	97.00%	'	'
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
	27,400,000	'	'
Risk Ratings 6,7, and 8 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loans And Leases Receivable Classified	'	39,000,000	'
Risk Ratings 6,7, and 8 [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loans And Leases Receivable Classified	$35,900,000	'	'

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for3

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loan Portfolio by Categories: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	$1,742,638		$1,628,513
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)	515,644	[1]	82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share (net of discount)	146,653		210,842
Total loans before allowance for loan losses	2,404,935		1,922,119
Consumer Loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	184,935		185,536
Consumer Loans [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	25,906		34,145
Consumer Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	98,851		105,319
Consumer Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	309,692		325,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	146,458		138,132
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	392,285		356,907
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Other Commercial [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	626,333		568,166
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,165,076		1,063,205
Commercial Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	164,329		141,336
Commercial Loans [Member] | Agricultural [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	98,886		93,805
Commercial Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	263,215		235,141
Commercial Loans [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	4,655		'
Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	$4,655		$5,167
[1]	Purchased credit impaired loans from the Metropolitan acquisition are classified as substandard.

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for4

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	$6,261	$9,123
Credit Cards [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	290	281
Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	677	801
Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	967	1,082
Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	116	463
Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	2,957	2,706
Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	1,726	4,254
Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	4,799	7,423
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	378	471
Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	117	147
Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Nonaccrual Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans in nonaccrual status	$495	$618

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for5

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Age Analysis of Past Due Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	$1,742,638	$1,628,513
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	712	710
90 Days or More Past Due	520	547
Total Past Due	1,232	1,257
Current	183,703	184,279
Total Loans	184,935	185,536
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	230	266
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	627	901
90 Days or More Past Due	2,264	2,234
Total Past Due	2,891	3,135
Current	23,015	31,010
Total Loans	25,906	34,145
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	2,264	2,234
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	911	1,149
90 Days or More Past Due	458	529
Total Past Due	1,369	1,678
Current	97,482	103,641
Total Loans	98,851	105,319
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	185	204
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	2,250	2,760
90 Days or More Past Due	3,242	3,310
Total Past Due	5,492	6,070
Current	304,200	318,930
Total Loans	309,692	325,000
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	2,679	2,704
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	583	309
90 Days or More Past Due	30	365
Total Past Due	613	674
Current	145,845	137,458
Total Loans	146,458	138,132
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	2,793	3,069
90 Days or More Past Due	1,114	1,539
Total Past Due	3,907	4,608
Current	388,378	352,299
Total Loans	392,285	356,907
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	94	137
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	1,019	716
90 Days or More Past Due	1,533	3,303
Total Past Due	2,552	4,019
Current	623,781	564,147
Total Loans	626,333	568,166
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	82	'
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	4,395	4,094
90 Days or More Past Due	2,677	5,207
Total Past Due	7,072	9,301
Current	1,158,004	1,053,904
Total Loans	1,165,076	1,063,205
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	176	137
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	357	340
90 Days or More Past Due	376	385
Total Past Due	733	725
Current	163,596	140,611
Total Loans	164,329	141,336
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	96	74
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	42	81
90 Days or More Past Due	37	113
Total Past Due	79	194
Current	98,807	93,611
Total Loans	98,886	93,805
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	399	421
90 Days or More Past Due	413	498
Total Past Due	812	919
Current	262,403	234,222
Total Loans	263,215	235,141
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	96	74
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Current	4,655	5,167
Total Loans	4,655	5,167
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Gross 30-89 Days Past Due	7,044	7,275
90 Days or More Past Due	6,332	9,015
Total Past Due	13,376	16,290
Current	1,729,262	1,612,223
Total Loans	1,742,638	1,628,513
90 Days Past Due & Accruing	2,951	2,915
Consumer Loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	184,935	185,536
Consumer Loans [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	25,906	34,145
Consumer Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	98,851	105,319
Consumer Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	309,692	325,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	146,458	138,132
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	392,285	356,907
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	626,333	568,166
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	1,165,076	1,063,205
Commercial Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	164,329	141,336
Commercial Loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	98,886	93,805
Commercial Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	263,215	235,141
Commercial Loans [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	4,655	'
Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]	'	'
Total Loans	$4,655	$5,167

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for6

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Recorded Investment	$18,300,000	$30,800,000	'
Related Allowance	2,000,000	2,800,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	21,600,000	34,800,000	46,700,000
Interest Income Recognized	800,000	1,800,000	2,100,000
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	520,000	547,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	520,000	547,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	520,000	547,000	'
Related Allowance	16,000	82,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	518,000	565,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	15,000	16,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	925,000	1,140,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	878,000	999,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	32,000	131,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	910,000	1,130,000	'
Related Allowance	171,000	249,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	993,000	1,179,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	41,000	63,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	1,445,000	1,687,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	1,398,000	1,546,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	32,000	131,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	1,430,000	1,677,000	'
Related Allowance	187,000	331,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	1,511,000	1,744,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	56,000	79,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	3,251,000	5,443,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	2,036,000	3,866,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	1,171,000	1,494,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	3,207,000	5,360,000	'
Related Allowance	371,000	505,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	3,692,000	5,466,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	152,000	291,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	4,497,000	4,091,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	2,306,000	2,877,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	1,645,000	1,140,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	3,951,000	4,017,000	'
Related Allowance	745,000	494,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	3,754,000	4,031,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	155,000	214,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	10,328,000	21,199,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	6,868,000	5,903,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	2,319,000	13,078,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	9,187,000	18,981,000	'
Related Allowance	564,000	1,310,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	11,924,000	22,521,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	491,000	1,198,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	18,076,000	30,733,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	11,210,000	12,646,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	5,135,000	15,712,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	16,345,000	28,358,000	'
Related Allowance	1,680,000	2,309,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	19,370,000	32,018,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	798,000	1,703,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	547,000	842,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	383,000	487,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	78,000	191,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	461,000	678,000	'
Related Allowance	80,000	179,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	613,000	784,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	25,000	42,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	117,000	236,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	80,000	74,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	'	16,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	80,000	90,000	'
Related Allowance	13,000	24,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	85,000	232,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	3,000	12,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	664,000	1,078,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	463,000	561,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	78,000	207,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	541,000	768,000	'
Related Allowance	93,000	203,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	698,000	1,016,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	28,000	54,000	'
Impaired Loans, Net of Government Guarantees and Excluding Loans Acquired [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]	'	'	'
Unpaid Contractual Principal Balance	20,185,000	33,498,000	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance	13,071,000	14,753,000	'
Recorded Investment With Allowance	5,245,000	16,050,000	'
Total Recorded Investment	18,316,000	30,803,000	'
Related Allowance	1,960,000	2,843,000	'
Average Investment in Impaired Loans	21,579,000	34,778,000	'
Interest Income Recognized	$882,000	$1,836,000	'

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for7

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Troubled Debt Restructurings, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	8
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	988	1,212
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	4	3
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	862	570
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	9	14
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	6,974	8,508
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	14	19
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	8,824	10,290
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	'
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	39	'
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	635	653
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	2	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	674	692
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	33
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	33
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	39
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Accruing TDR Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	16	22
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	9,498	11,015
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	15
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	4
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	608	2,962
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	5
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	608	2,977
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	'
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	60	'
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	0
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	0
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	60	85
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	12
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	12
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	85
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Nonaccrual TDR Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	2	7
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	668	3,074
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	988	1,212
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	4	4
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	862	585
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	10	18
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	7,582	11,470
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	15	24
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	9,432	13,267
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	2	'
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	99	'
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	1	1
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	635	653
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	3	3
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	734	777
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	45
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	45
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	'	2
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	'	124
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member]	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modifications [Line Items]	'	'
Number of TDR loans	18	29
Balance on TDR loans (in Dollars)	10,166	14,089

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for8

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	1	8
Balance Prior to TDR	$321,000	$2,300,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	1	'
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	1	6
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Construction [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	5
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	1	'
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Maturity Date [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	653,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Maturity Date [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	653,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	311,000	'
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	311,000	1,379,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Construction [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	51,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	1,328,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	311,000	'
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	321,000	'
Balance at December 31	311,000	'
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	321,000	2,229,000
Balance at December 31	311,000	2,032,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	51,000
Balance at December 31	'	51,000
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	2,178,000
Balance at December 31	'	1,981,000
Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	321,000	'
Balance at December 31	311,000	'
Consumer Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1
Consumer Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1
Consumer Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	33,000
Consumer Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	33,000
Consumer Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	48,000
Balance at December 31	'	33,000
Consumer Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	48,000
Balance at December 31	'	33,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1
Commercial Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1
Commercial Loans [Member] | Restructured During Current Period [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Number of Loans	'	8
Commercial Loans [Member] | Change in Maturity Date [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	653,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	39,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	39,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Change in Rate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance at December 31	'	1,451,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	50,000
Balance at December 31	'	39,000
Commercial Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	50,000
Balance at December 31	'	39,000
Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans Restructured as Tdrs, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance Prior to TDR	'	2,327,000
Balance at December 31	'	$2,104,000

Note_4_Loans_and_Allowance_for9

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Transfers to OREO	$7,358	$5,173	$20,195
Loans For Which A Payment Default Occured And Had Been Modified As A TDR Within 12 Months Or Less Of The Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Other Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	3	'
Recorded Balance at December 31	'	615	'
Charge-offs	'	1,321	'
Transfers to OREO	'	473	'
Loans For Which A Payment Default Occured And Had Been Modified As A TDR Within 12 Months Or Less Of The Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	3	'
Recorded Balance at December 31	'	615	'
Charge-offs	'	1,321	'
Transfers to OREO	'	473	'
Loans For Which A Payment Default Occured And Had Been Modified As A TDR Within 12 Months Or Less Of The Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1	'
Recorded Balance at December 31	'	7	'
Charge-offs	'	125	'
Loans For Which A Payment Default Occured And Had Been Modified As A TDR Within 12 Months Or Less Of The Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	1	'
Recorded Balance at December 31	'	7	'
Charge-offs	'	125	'
Loans For Which A Payment Default Occured And Had Been Modified As A TDR Within 12 Months Or Less Of The Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired [Member]	'	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans for Which a Payment Default Occurred During The Year, and That Has Been Modified as a TDR Within 12 Months or Less of the Payment Default, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated by Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Number of Loans	'	4	'
Recorded Balance at December 31	'	622	'
Charge-offs	'	1,446	'
Transfers to OREO	'	$473	'

Recovered_Sheet1

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Loans by Credit Risk Rating, Segregated by Class of Loans: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	$515,644	[1]	$82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share	146,653		210,842
Total	2,404,935		1,922,119
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,742,638		1,628,513
Consumer Loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	184,935		185,536
Consumer Loans [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	25,906		34,145
Consumer Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	98,851		105,319
Consumer Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	309,692		325,000
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	184,415		184,989
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	23,642		31,911
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	97,655		103,597
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	305,712		320,497
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	2		7
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	2		7
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	520		547
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Student Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	2,264		2,234
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,121		1,660
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	3,905		4,441
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 7 [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	56		33
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 7 [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	56		33
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 8 [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	17		22
Consumer Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 8 [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	17		22
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	146,458		138,132
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	392,285		356,907
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	626,333		568,166
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,165,076		1,063,205
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	142,213		131,873
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	383,934		348,628
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	600,045		540,986
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,126,192		1,021,487
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	71		30
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	1,412		1,458
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	7,597		8,484
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	9,080		9,972
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Construction Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	4,174		6,229
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	6,939		6,821
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	18,691		18,696
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	29,804		31,746
Commercial Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	164,329		141,336
Commercial Loans [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	98,886		93,805
Commercial Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	263,215		235,141
Commercial Loans [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	4,655		'
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	162,118		138,948
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	98,761		93,357
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	260,879		232,305
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	4,655		'
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	200		114
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 5 [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	200		114
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	2,001		2,235
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Agricultural Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	125		448
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 6 [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	2,126		2,683
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 7 [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	10		39
Commercial Loans [Member] | Risk Rate 7 [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	10		39
Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	4,655		5,167
Risk Rate 1-4 [Member] | Other Loans [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans, excluding acquired loans	'		5,167
Risk Rate 1-4 [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	488,288	[1]	82,764
Loans acquired, covered by FDIC loss share	146,653		210,842
Total	2,332,379		1,873,062
Risk Rate 5 [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	'	[1]	'
Total	9,282		10,093
Risk Rate 6 [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	27,356	[1]	'
Total	63,191		38,870
Risk Rate 7 [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	'	[1]	'
Total	66		72
Risk Rate 8 [Member]	'		'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]	'		'
Loans acquired, not covered by FDIC loss share	'	[1]	'
Total	$17		$22
[1]	Purchased credit impaired loans from the Metropolitan acquisition are classified as substandard.

Recovered_Sheet2

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: (Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	($4,558)	($6,366)
Credit Cards [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-2,362	-2,658
Student Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-69	-86
Other Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-901	-537
Total Consumer [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-3,332	-3,281
Construction Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-105	7
Single Family Residential Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-256	-526
Other Commercial Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-675	-2,193
Total Real Estate [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-1,036	-2,712
Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-157	-221
Agricultural Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	-33	-152
Total Commercial [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Net (Charge-Offs)/Recoveries, Excluding Loans Acquired, Segregated By Class of Loans: [Line Items]	'	'
Finance Receivable, net (charge-offs)/recoveries	($190)	($373)

Recovered_Sheet3

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Activity in the Allowance for Loan Losses, by Portfolio Segment, for the Current Year: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$27,882	$30,108	$26,416
Provision for loan losses	4,118	4,140	11,676
Charge-offs	-6,834	-9,352	-11,169
Recoveries	2,276	2,986	3,185
Net charge-offs	-4,558	-6,366	-7,984
Balance, end of year	27,442	27,882	30,108
Period-end amount allocated to:	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,960	2,843	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	25,482	25,039	'
Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	3,446	2,063	2,277
Provision for loan losses	-51	1,756	576
Charge-offs	-382	-543	-1,411
Recoveries	192	170	621
Net charge-offs	-190	-373	-790
Balance, end of year	3,205	3,446	2,063
Period-end amount allocated to:	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	93	203	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	3,112	3,243	'
Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	15,453	10,117	9,692
Provision for loan losses	2,468	8,048	2,609
Charge-offs	-1,628	-4,095	-3,165
Recoveries	592	1,383	981
Net charge-offs	-1,036	-2,712	-2,184
Balance, end of year	16,885	15,453	10,117
Period-end amount allocated to:	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	1,680	2,309	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	15,205	13,144	'
Credit Cards [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	7,211	5,513	5,549
Provision for loan losses	581	4,356	3,688
Charge-offs	-3,263	-3,516	-4,703
Recoveries	901	858	979
Net charge-offs	-2,362	-2,658	-3,724
Balance, end of year	5,430	7,211	5,513
Period-end amount allocated to:	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	16	82	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	5,414	7,129	'
Other Consumer and Other Loans [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	1,772	1,847	1,958
Provision for loan losses	1,120	548	1,175
Charge-offs	-1,561	-1,198	-1,890
Recoveries	591	575	604
Net charge-offs	-970	-623	-1,286
Balance, end of year	1,922	1,772	1,847
Period-end amount allocated to:	'	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	171	249	'
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,751	1,523	'
Unallocated [Member]	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	'	10,568	6,940
Provision for loan losses	'	-10,568	3,628
Balance, end of year	'	'	$10,568

Recovered_Sheet4

Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, end of period	$1,742,638	$1,628,513
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Commercial Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	541	768
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	262,674	234,373
Balance, end of period	263,215	235,141
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Real Estate Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	16,345	28,358
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,148,731	1,034,847
Balance, end of period	1,165,076	1,063,205
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	520	547
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	184,415	184,989
Balance, end of period	184,935	185,536
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member] | Other Consumer and Other Loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	910	1,130
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	128,502	143,501
Balance, end of period	129,412	144,631
Loans, excluding acquired loans [Member]	'	'
Note 4 - Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses (Details) - Recorded Investment in Loans, Excluding Loans Acquired: [Line Items]	'	'
Loans individually evaluated for impairment	18,316	30,803
Loans collectively evaluated for impairment	1,724,322	1,597,710
Balance, end of period	$1,742,638	$1,628,513

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 25, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			Purchased Credit Impaired Loans [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Truman" And "Excel" [Member]
			"Metropolitan" [Member]
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
	'	'	$28,400,000	$429,000,000	$457,000,000	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets, Loans Acquired, Gross	'	'	52,800,000	442,000,000	'	'
Loans Acquired, Discount	'	'	24,500,000	13,000,000	'	'
	146,653,000	210,842,000	'	'	'	'
Covered Impaired Loans Acquired, Estimates of Contractually Required Payments Receivable, Including Interest	'	'	'	'	'	836,000,000
Covered Impaired Loans Acquired, Cash Flows Expected to Be Collected Including Interest, As of Acquisition Date	'	'	'	'	'	742,100,000
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Accretable Yield Adj	33,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
FDIC Indemnification Asset Accretable Yield Adj	25,600,000	'	'	'	'	'
Certain Loans Acquired In Transfer Accretable Yield Adj Current Year Increase Decrease	21,400,000	'	'	'	'	'
FDIC Indemnification Asset Accretable Yield Adj Current Year Increase Decrease	20,600,000	'	'	'	'	'
Net Addition To Pre-Tax Income Due To Remaining Accretable Yield Adjustments	800,000	'	'	'	'	'
Number of Impaired Pools	0	'	'	'	'	'
Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses, Loans Acquired	$0	$0	'	'	'	'

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details_

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Consumer Loans [Member] | Credit Cards [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	$8,116		'
Consumer Loans [Member] | Other Consumer [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	15,242		1,847
Consumer Loans [Member] | Total Consumer [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	23,358		1,847
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Construction [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	29,936		19,172
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Single Family Residential [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	87,861		90,795
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Other Commercial [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	449,285		160,148
Real Estate Loans [Member] | Total Real Estate [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	567,082		270,115
Commercial Loans [Member] | Commercial [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	71,857		18,950
Commercial Loans [Member] | Agricultural [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	'		2,694
Commercial Loans [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	71,857		21,644
Commercial Loans [Member]	'		'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Carrying Value of all Acquired Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'		'
Acquired impaired loans	$662,297	[1]	$293,606	[1]
[1]	Loans acquired include $146.7 million and $210.8 million of loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details_1

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Summary of the Covered Impaired Loans Acquired in the Acquisitions During 2012, as of the Dates of Acquisition (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]
	Purchased Credit Impaired Loans [Member]	"Metropolitan" [Member]	"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]	"Truman" [Member]	"Excel" [Member]
	"Metropolitan" [Member]
Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities Acquired During Period [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Contractually required principal and interest at acquisition	$52,830	$442,009	$99,065	$30,048	$90,227	$121,850
Non-accretable difference (expected losses and foregone interest)	-21,962	'	-12,248	-5,170	-25,308	-29,258
Cash flows expected to be collected at acquisition	30,868	442,009	86,817	24,878	64,919	92,592
Accretable yield	-2,516	-12,989	-13,422	-3,726	-7,778	-14,445
Basis in acquired loans at acquisition	$28,352	$429,020	$73,395	$21,152	$57,141	$78,147

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details_2

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Impact of the Adjustments on the Company's Financial Results for the Following Reporting Periods: (Covered by FDIC Loss Share Agreements [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Covered by FDIC Loss Share Agreements [Member]	'	'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Impact of the Adjustments on the Company's Financial Results for the Following Reporting Periods: [Line Items]	'	'
Impact on net interest income	$18,905	$11,751
Non-interest income	-18,106	-10,755
Net impact to pre-tax income	799	997
Net impact, net of taxes	$486	$606

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details_3

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Changes in the Carrying Amount of the Accretable Yield for all Purchased Impaired and Non-Impaired Loans: (Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	'	'	'
Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Changes in the Carrying Amount of the Accretable Yield for all Purchased Impaired and Non-Impaired Loans: [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance	$58,066	$42,833	$36,247
Balance	293,606	158,075	231,600
Additions	2,516	39,371	23,704
Additions	28,352	229,835	'
Accretable yield adjustments	17,380	'	'
Accretion	-36,577	-24,138	-17,118
Accretion	36,577	24,138	17,118
Payments and other reductions, net	-123,750	-118,442	-90,643
Balance	41,385	58,066	42,833
Balance	$234,785	$293,606	$158,075

Note_5_Loans_Acquired_Details_4

Note 5 - Loans Acquired (Details) - Summary of Changes in the FDIC True-up Provision (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Summary of Changes in the FDIC True-up Provision [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance	$4,854	$3,419	$3,246
FDIC true-up provision recorded on new acquisitions	'	328	'
Amortization expense	160	138	131
Adjustments related to changes in expected losses	1,754	969	42
Balance	$6,768	$4,854	$3,419

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta2

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	$78,906,000	$60,605,000	'
Number of Businesses Acquired	'	'	2	'
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross	'	15,245,000	5,597,000	'
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	'	18,300,000	'	'
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross	'	9,800,000	'	'
"Truman" [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross	'	'	1,200,000	'
"Excel" [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Core Deposits, Gross	'	'	1,300,000	'
Core Deposits [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'	'10 years	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	'	600,000	347,000	884,000
PCCRs [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	2,100,000	'	'	'
Purchased Credit Card Relationships [Member]	'	'	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'5 years	'	'	'
Amortization of Intangible Assets	'	$104,000	$0	$0

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta3

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - Goodwill, Along With the Carrying Basis and Accumulated Amortization Of Core Deposit Premiums (Net Of Cored Deposit Premiums That Were Fully Amortized): (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - Goodwill, Along With the Carrying Basis and Accumulated Amortization Of Core Deposit Premiums (Net Of Cored Deposit Premiums That Were Fully Amortized): [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$78,906	$60,605
Core deposit premiums:	'	'
Gross carrying amount	15,245	5,597
Gross carrying amount	2,068	'
Other intangible assets, net	14,972	3,760
Total goodwill and other intangible assets	93,878	64,365
Core Deposits [Member]	'	'
Core deposit premiums:	'	'
Accumulated amortization	-2,237	-1,837
Finite intangibles, net	13,008	3,760
Customer Relationships [Member]	'	'
Core deposit premiums:	'	'
Accumulated amortization	-104	'
Finite intangibles, net	$1,964	'

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta4

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - Core Deposit Premium Amortization Expense (Core Deposits [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Core Deposits [Member]	'	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - Core Deposit Premium Amortization Expense [Line Items]	'	'
2014	$1,394	'
2015	1,388	'
2016	1,385	'
2017	1,385	'
2018	1,385	'
Thereafter	6,071	'
Total	$13,008	$3,760

Note_6_Goodwill_and_Other_Inta5

Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - PCCR Amortization Expense (PCCRs [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
PCCRs [Member]	'
Note 6 - Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) - PCCR Amortization Expense [Line Items]	'
2014	$414
2015	414
2016	414
2017	414
2018	308
Total	$1,964

Note_7_Time_Deposits_Details

Note 7 - Time Deposits (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]	'	'
Time Deposits, $100,000 or More	$504,782,000	$370,598,000
Interest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Brokered	16,805,000	16,596,000
Time Deposit Maturities, Next Twelve Months	870,177,000	'
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Two	160,688,000	'
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Three	73,790,000	'
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Four	8,411,000	'
Time Deposit Maturities, Year Five	3,397,000	'
Time Deposit Maturities, after Year Five	$48,000	'

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Details

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 24, 2013
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$72,800,000	$72,800,000
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'	'
Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent	$34,000,000	$34,000,000

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Details_Pr

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - Provision for Income Taxes: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Provision for Income Taxes: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income taxes currently payable	$13,923	$11,846	$13,996
Deferred income taxes	-4,618	485	-3,571
Provision for income taxes	$9,305	$12,331	$10,425

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Details_Ta

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - Tax Effects of Temporary Differences Related to Deferred Taxes Included in Other Liabilities: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	'	'
Loans acquired	$25,252	$24,186
FDIC true-up liability	2,369	1,775
Allowance for loan losses	10,660	10,736
Valuation of foreclosed assets	7,468	669
Tax NOLs from acquisition	11,819	'
Deferred compensation payable	1,808	1,676
FHLB advances	283	409
Vacation compensation	1,148	1,058
Accumulated depreciation	4,916	280
Loan interest	767	767
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	1,938	'
Other	5,886	569
Gross deferred tax assets	70,914	42,125
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible amortization	-16,506	-11,190
FDIC indemnification asset	-19,138	-31,846
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	'	-166
Deferred loan fee income and expenses, net	-2,696	-2,373
FHLB stock dividends	-1,110	-296
Other	-1,231	-3,443
Gross deferred tax liabilities	-40,682	-49,314
Net deferred tax asset (liability)	$30,232	($7,189)

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Details_Re

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Computed at the statutory rate (35%)	$11,387	$14,012	$12,530
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:	'	'	'
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	825	1,142	883
Tax exempt interest income	-2,739	-2,615	-2,780
Tax exempt earnings on BOLI	-461	-512	-518
Other differences, net	293	304	310
Actual tax provision	$9,305	$12,331	$10,425

Note_8_Income_Taxes_Details_Re1

Note 8 - Income Taxes (Details) - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense: (Parentheticals)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense: [Abstract]	'	'
Statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su2

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 28, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Unsecured Debt	'	$46,000,000
Debt Instrument, Term	'	'3 years
Advances from Federal Home Loan Banks	'	71,100,000
Advances from Federal Home Loan Bank Available	'	520,800,000
Federal Home Loan Bank, Advances, General Debt Obligations, Disclosures, Collateral Pledged	'	551,000,000
Payments for Repurchase of Trust Preferred Securities	10,300,000	'
"Metropolitan" [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Unsecured Debt	'	$46,000,000
Trust Preferred Securities [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.25%	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Term	'	'1 year

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su3

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: [Line Items]	'	'
Notes payable, due 12/31/2014 to 12/31/2016, 3.25%, floating rate, unsecured	$46,000	'
	117,090	89,441
Trust preferred securities, due 12/30/2033, floating rate of 2.80% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable without penalty	20,620	20,620
Total other borrowings and subordinated debentures	137,710	110,061
FHLB Advances [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: [Line Items]	'	'
FHLB advances, due 2013 to 2033, 0.35% to 8.41%, secured by residential real estate loans	71,090	89,441
Trust Preferred Securities Due 12/30/2033 Floating Rate of 2.8% Above Three Month Libor 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: [Line Items]	'	'
Trust preferred securities, due 12/30/2033, floating rate of 2.80% above the three-month LIBOR rate, reset quarterly, callable without penalty	$20,620	$20,620

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su4

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (Parentheticals)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (Parentheticals) [Line Items]	'	'
Floating rate	3.25%	'
Trust Preferred Securities Due 12/30/2033 Floating Rate of 2.8% Above Three Month Libor 2 [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (Parentheticals) [Line Items]	'	'
Floating rate	2.80%	2.80%
Minimum [Member] | FHLB Advances [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (Parentheticals) [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate on debt	0.35%	0.35%
Maximum [Member] | FHLB Advances [Member]	'	'
Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Long-Term Debt: (Parentheticals) [Line Items]	'	'
Interest rate on debt	8.41%	8.41%

Note_9_Other_Borrowings_and_Su5

Note 9 - Other Borrowings and Subordinated Debentures (Details) - Maturities of Long-Term Debt (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]	'
2014	$9,397
2015	15,267
2016	47,657
2017	21,991
2018	6,593
Thereafter	36,805
Total	$137,710

Note_10_Capital_Stock_Details

Note 10 - Capital Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jul. 23, 2012	Feb. 27, 2009	Nov. 28, 2007	Mar. 04, 2014	Feb. 27, 2009
						Subsequent Event [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Note 10 - Capital Stock (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	40,040,000	40,040,000	'	40,040,000	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	'	$0.01	'	'	'
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference, Value (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	'	$80,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	'	'	850,000	'	700,000	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased As A Percent Of Shares Outstanding	'	'	5.00%	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares	419,564	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share (in Dollars per share)	$25.89	'	'	'	'	'	'
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased	154,136	'	'	'	'	'	'
Shelf Registration Statement, Max Capital Allowed to Raise (in Dollars)	'	'	'	'	'	$200,000,000	'

Note_11_Transactions_With_Rela2

Note 11 - Transactions With Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	$42,018	$27,790	$28,472

Note_11_Transactions_With_Rela3

Note 11 - Transactions With Related Parties (Details) - Related Party Transactions, Extensions of Credit: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Related Party Transactions, Extensions of Credit: [Abstract]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$27,790	$28,472
New extensions of credit	30,177	14,077
Repayments	-15,949	-14,759
Balance, end of year	$42,018	$27,790

Note_12_Employee_Benefit_Plans2

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Compensation Expense	$3,076,000	$2,952,000	$2,936,000
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Compensation Expense	473,000	258,000	178,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	8.00%	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Participant Max Annual Contribution As Percentage of Salary	3.00%	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Max Annual Contribution, Amount	7,500	'	'
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Price At Which Stock Is Purchased As a Percent of Fair Market Value	95.00%	'	'
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	1,417,000	1,388,000	1,204,000
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options	0	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	2,700,000	'	'
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	'2 years 6 months	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value	1,864,000	'	'
Share Price (in Dollars per share)	$37.15	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period (in Shares)	24,290	0	30,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value	298,000	'	439,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross (in Shares)	0	0	0
Retirement Plan - 401(k) [Member]	'	'	'
Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized	$690,000	$624,000	$625,000

Note_12_Employee_Benefit_Plans3

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Transactions Under the Company's Active Stock Compensation Plans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Transactions Under the Company's Active Stock Compensation Plans: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Stock Options Oustanding, Number of Shares	218,000	228,000	259,000
Stock Options Oustanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$26.77	$26.76	$25.11
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Number of Shares	134,000	127,000	111,000
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair-Value (in Dollars per share)	$25.89	$26.49	$26.81
Exercisable, December 31, 2013	185,000	'	'
Exercisable, December 31, 2013 (in Dollars per share)	$27.04	'	'
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Number of Shares	75,000	51,000	48,000
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair-Value (in Dollars per share)	$26.89	$26.29	$28.18
Stock Options Oustanding, Number of Shares	-24,290	0	-30,000
Stock Options Oustanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$24.88	'	$12.71
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Number of Shares	-63,000	-44,000	-32,000
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair-Value (in Dollars per share)	$26.82	$28.29	$26.83
Stock Options Oustanding, Number of Shares	-9,000	-10,000	-1,000
Stock Options Oustanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$26.16	$26.54	$26.20
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Number of Shares	-1,000	'	'
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair-Value (in Dollars per share)	$26.54	'	'
Stock Options Oustanding, Number of Shares	185,000	218,000	228,000
Stock Options Oustanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in Dollars per share)	$27.04	$26.77	$26.76
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Number of Shares	145,000	134,000	127,000
Non-Vested Stock Awards Outstanding, Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair-Value (in Dollars per share)	$26	$25.89	$26.49

Note_12_Employee_Benefit_Plans4

Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans (Details) - Information About Stock Options Plans: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
$23.78 - $23.78 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices - Lower limit	$23.78
Range of Exercise Prices - Upper limit	$23.78
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in Shares)	28
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'204 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.78
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares (in Shares)	28
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$23.78
$24.50 - $24.50 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices - Lower limit	$24.50
Range of Exercise Prices - Upper limit	$24.50
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in Shares)	27
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'1 year 142 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.50
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares (in Shares)	27
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.50
$26.19 - $27.67 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices - Lower limit	$26.19
Range of Exercise Prices - Upper limit	$27.67
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in Shares)	45
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'2 years 138 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.21
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares (in Shares)	45
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.21
$28.42 - $28.42 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices - Lower limit	$28.42
Range of Exercise Prices - Upper limit	$28.42
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in Shares)	43
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'3 years 149 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.42
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares (in Shares)	43
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$28.42
$30.31 - $30.31 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Range of Exercise Prices - Lower limit	$30.31
Range of Exercise Prices - Upper limit	$30.31
Options Outstanding, Number of Shares (in Shares)	42
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)	'4 years 149 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$30.31
Options Exercisable, Number of Shares (in Shares)	42
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$30.31

Note_13_Additional_Cash_Flow_I2

Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information (Details) - Additional Information on Cash Payments and Non-Cash Items: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Additional Information on Cash Payments and Non-Cash Items: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest paid	$11,908	$15,959	$20,974
Income taxes paid	14,867	11,548	17,638
Transfers of loans to foreclosed assets held for sale	7,358	5,173	20,195
Transfers of loans covered by FDIC loss share agreements to foreclosed assets covered by FDIC loss share agreements	$9,239	$12,268	$11,168

Note_13_Additional_Cash_Flow_I3

Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information (Details) - Company Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities Under Purchase Method: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information (Details) - Company Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities Under Purchase Method: [Line Items]	'	'
Goodwill	$78,906	$60,605
Metropolitan, Truman and Excel Acquisitions [Member]	'	'
Note 13 - Additional Cash Flow Information (Details) - Company Acquired Assets and Assumed Liabilities Under Purchase Method: [Line Items]	'	'
Assets acquired	918,963	433,710
Liabilities assumed	883,664	430,299
Purchase price	53,600	'
Bargain purchase gains	'	3,411
Goodwill	$18,301	'

Note_14_Other_Operating_Expens2

Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equipment Expense	$7,623,000	$6,882,000	$6,633,000
Equipment Rentals [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equipment Expense	1,700,000	1,300,000	540,000
Leasing of ATMs [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Equipment Expense	1,153,000	785,000	'
Occupancy Expense [Member]	'	'	'
Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$2,385,000	$1,617,000	$1,412,000

Note_14_Other_Operating_Expens3

Note 14 - Other Operating Expenses (Details) - Other Operating Expenses: (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Operating Expenses: [Abstract]	'	'	'
Professional services	$4,473	$4,851	$4,574
Postage	2,531	2,488	2,486
Telephone	2,323	2,391	2,480
Credit card expense	6,869	6,906	6,565
Operating supplies	1,511	1,419	1,653
Amortization of core deposit premiums	600	347	884
Other expense	14,575	11,873	12,452
Total	$32,882	$30,275	$31,094

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair2

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013
			Commercial And Residential Real Estate Collateral [Member]	Commercial And Residential Real Estate Collateral [Member]	Collateral Dependent Loans [Member]	Collateral Dependent Loans [Member]	Foreclosed Assets Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Foreclosed Assets Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	Special Mention Or Worse [Member]
			Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Collateral Dependent Loans, Amount At Which Testing Begins	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$500,000
Collateral Dependent Loans, Amount At Which All Loans Are Tested	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,500,000
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value	'	'	'	'	'	'	64,800,000	33,400,000	'
Collateral Discounts	'	'	10.00%	40.00%	'	'	'	'	'
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance	$2,000,000	$2,800,000	'	'	$249,000	$219,000	'	'	'

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair3

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Recurring Basis: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	$212,277	$191,342
Assets held in trading accounts	8,978	6,224
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	3,985	'
US Treasury Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	3,985	'
US Treasury Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	3,985	'
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	178,217	152,481
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	178,217	152,481
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	178,217	152,481
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	1,891	20,634
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	1,891	20,634
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	7,861	2,988
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	7,861	2,988
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	7,861	2,988
Other Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Other securities	1,504	1,504
Other Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Other securities	18,819	13,735
Other Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Other securities	20,323	15,239
Other Securities [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	20,323	15,239
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Assets held in trading accounts	1,520	1,800
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Assets held in trading accounts	7,458	4,424
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]	'	'
Available-for-sale securities	'	'
Assets held in trading accounts	$8,978	$6,224

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair4

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	$18,300		$30,800
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	0	[1],[2]	'	[1],[2]
Foreclosed assets held for sale	'	[1]	'	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	0	[1],[2]	'	[1],[2]
Foreclosed assets held for sale	'	[1]	'	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	2,768	[1],[2]	4,900	[1],[2]
Foreclosed assets held for sale	642	[1]	1,484	[1]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]	'		'
Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Financial Assets by Level Within the Fair Value Hierarchy Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis: [Line Items]	'		'
Impaired loans (collateral dependent)	2,768	[1],[2]	4,900	[1],[2]
Foreclosed assets held for sale	$642	[1]	$1,484	[1]
[1]	These amounts represent the resulting carrying amounts on the Consolidated Balance Sheets for impaired collateral dependent loans and foreclosed assets held for sale for which fair value re-measurements took place during the period.
[2]	Specific allocations of $249,000 and $219,000 were related to the impaired collateral dependent loans for which fair value re-measurements took place during the period.

Note_15_Disclosures_About_Fair5

Note 15 - Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) - Estimated Fair Values and Related Carrying Amounts of Financial Instruments: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	$4,383,100	$3,527,489
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	3,979,268	3,121,427
Non-Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	718,438	576,655
Non-Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	718,438	576,655
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	718,438	576,655
Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts and Savings Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,862,618	1,421,137
Interest Bearing Transaction Accounts and Savings Deposits [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	1,862,618	1,421,137
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,862,618	1,421,137
Time Deposits [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,120,035	880,201
Time Deposits [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	1,116,511	876,371
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,120,035	880,201
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	107,887	104,078
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	107,887	104,078
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	107,887	104,078
Other Borrowings [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	117,160	94,472
Other Borrowings [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	117,090	89,441
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	117,160	94,472
Subordinated Debentures [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	12,991	15,414
Subordinated Debentures [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	20,620	20,620
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	12,991	15,414
Interest Payable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,450	1,096
Interest Payable [Member]	'	'
Financial liabilities:	'	'
Financial Liabilities, Carrying Amount	1,450	1,096
Financial Liabilities, Fair Value	1,450	1,096
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	539,380	537,797
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	539,380	537,797
Financial Assets, Fair Value	539,380	537,797
Held-to-Maturity Securities [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	731,445	500,578
Held-to-Maturity Securities [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	745,688	496,141
Financial Assets, Fair Value	731,445	500,578
Mortgage Loans Held For Sale [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	9,494	25,367
Mortgage Loans Held For Sale [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	9,494	25,367
Financial Assets, Fair Value	9,494	25,367
Interest Receivable [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	15,654	14,530
Interest Receivable [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	15,654	14,530
Financial Assets, Fair Value	15,654	14,530
Legacy Loans [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	1,694,748	1,602,014
Legacy Loans [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	1,715,196	1,600,631
Financial Assets, Fair Value	1,694,748	1,602,014
Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	513,676	82,764
Loans Acquired, Not Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	515,644	82,764
Financial Assets, Fair Value	513,676	82,764
Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	143,814	208,685
Loans Acquired, Covered By FDIC Loss Share [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	146,653	210,842
Financial Assets, Fair Value	143,814	208,685
FDIC Indemnification Asset [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Fair Value	48,791	75,286
FDIC Indemnification Asset [Member]	'	'
Financial assets:	'	'
Financial Assets, Carrying Amount	48,791	75,286
Financial Assets, Fair Value	$48,791	$75,286

Note_17_Commitments_and_Credit1

Note 17 - Commitments and Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	Standby Letters of Credit [Member]	Credit Card Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Credit Card Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Other Loan Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Other Loan Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]	Bonds Issued By A Single Municipality As a Percentage of the Investment Portfolio [Member]	Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
									Maximum [Member]
Note 17 - Commitments and Credit Risk (Details) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'	'	'	$464,108,000	$401,817,000	$408,388,000	$301,444,000	'	'	'
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	10,349,000	9,901,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters of Credit Term	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'9 months	'5 years
Deferred Revenue	'	'	$10,000	$10,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5.00%	'	'

Note_20_Stockholders_Equity_De

Note 20 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Company Subsidiaries' Undivided Profits Available For Payment of Dividends to the Company [Member]	'
Note 20 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments without Regulatory Approval (in Dollars)	12.3
Arkansas State Banks [Member]	'
Note 20 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) [Line Items]	'
State Bank Dividends to Parent Company, Maximum Percentage of Current Year Earnings	75.00%
State Bank Dividends To Parent Company, Maximum Percentage of Retained Net Earnings of Preceding Year	75.00%

Note_20_Stockholders_Equity_De1

Note 20 - Stockholders' Equity (Details) - Company’s Significant Subsidiaries: (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Simmons First National Corporation [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	$380,347	$401,601
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	14.10%	20.30%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	215,800	158,266
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	8.00%	8.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	351,334	376,839
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	13.00%	19.10%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	108,103	78,919
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	351,334	376,839
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Ratio %	9.20%	10.80%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	152,754	139,570
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Simmons First National Bank [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	275,961	181,760
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	14.80%	17.20%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	149,168	84,540
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	8.00%	8.00%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	186,460	105,674
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	10.00%	10.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	261,318	171,522
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	14.00%	16.30%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	74,662	42,091
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	111,993	63,137
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	6.00%	6.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	261,318	171,522
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Ratio %	10.10%	8.30%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	103,492	82,661
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	129,365	103,327
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	5.00%	5.00%
Simmons First Bank of Northwest Arkansas [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	37,701	36,084
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	14.30%	13.70%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	21,091	21,071
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	8.00%	8.00%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	26,364	26,339
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	10.00%	10.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	34,413	33,053
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	13.00%	12.60%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	10,589	10,493
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	15,883	15,740
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	6.00%	6.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	34,413	33,053
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Ratio %	9.80%	9.60%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	14,046	13,772
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	17,558	17,215
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	5.00%	5.00%
Simmons First Bank of Russellville [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	19,435	18,602
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	17.30%	15.60%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	8,987	9,539
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	8.00%	8.00%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	11,234	11,924
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	10.00%	10.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	18,028	17,102
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	16.10%	14.30%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	4,479	4,784
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	6,719	7,176
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	6.00%	6.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	18,028	17,102
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Ratio %	10.10%	9.40%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	7,140	7,277
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	8,925	9,097
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	5.00%	5.00%
Simmons First Bank of El Dorado [Member]	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	20,143	19,534
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	19.20%	19.00%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	8,393	8,225
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	8.00%	8.00%
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	10,491	10,281
Total Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	10.00%	10.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	18,825	18,409
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Actual Ratio %	17.90%	17.90%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	4,207	4,114
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	6,310	6,171
Tier 1 Risk-Based Capital Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	6.00%	6.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio	'	'
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Amount (in Dollars)	18,825	18,409
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Actual Ratio %	8.90%	8.30%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Amount (in Dollars)	8,461	8,872
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - Minimum For Capital Adequacy Purposes, Ratio %	4.00%	4.00%
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Amount (in Dollars)	$10,576	$11,090
Tier 1 Leverage Ratio - To Be Well Capitalized Under Prompt Corrective Action Provision, Ratio %	5.00%	5.00%

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Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Details) - Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Investment securities	$957,965	$687,483	'	'
Premises and equipment	119,614	87,557	'	'
Other assets	46,598	21,605	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	4,383,100	3,527,489	'	'
LIABILITIES	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	137,710	'	'	'
Total liabilities	3,979,268	3,121,427	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Common stock	162	165	'	'
Surplus	88,095	96,587	'	'
Undivided profits	318,577	309,053	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	403,832	406,062	407,911	397,371
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	4,383,100	3,527,489	'	'
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4,956	23,107	'	'
Investment securities	4,973	3,928	'	'
Investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries	452,688	368,847	'	'
Intangible assets, net	133	133	'	'
Premises and equipment	633	604	'	'
Other assets	12,726	33,829	'	'
TOTAL ASSETS	476,109	430,448	'	'
LIABILITIES	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt	66,620	20,620	'	'
Other liabilities	5,657	3,766	'	'
Total liabilities	72,277	24,386	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	'	'	'	'
Common stock	162	165	'	'
Surplus	88,095	96,587	'	'
Undivided profits	318,577	309,053	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	'	'
Unrealized appreciation on available-for-sale securities, net of income taxes of ($1,938) and $166 at December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively	-3,002	257	'	'
Total stockholders’ equity	403,832	406,062	'	'
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$476,109	$430,448	'	'

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Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Details) - Condensed Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (Parent Company [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Parent Company [Member]	'	'
Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Unrеalizеd apprеciation on availablе-for-salе sеcuritiеs, incomе taxеs	($1,938)	$166

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Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Details) - Condensed Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
INCOME	'	'	'
Provision for income taxes	$9,305	$12,331	$10,425
NET INCOME	23,231	27,684	25,374
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
INCOME	'	'	'
Dividends from subsidiaries	23,051	45,061	19,291
Other income	8,409	7,155	6,189
	31,460	52,216	25,480
EXPENSE	17,839	15,830	13,756
Income before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries	13,621	36,386	11,724
Provision for income taxes	-3,510	-3,195	-2,743
Income before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries	17,131	39,581	14,467
Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of subsidiaries	6,100	-11,897	10,907
NET INCOME	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374

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Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Details) - Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
NET INCOME	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	'	'	'
Equity in other comprehensive loss of subsidiaries	-3,259	-182	-73
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$19,972	$27,502	$25,301

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Note 21 - Condensed Financial Information (Parent Company Only) (Details) - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	$23,231	$27,684	$25,374
Items not requiring (providing) cash	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-4,618	485	-3,571
Changes in	'	'	'
Other assets	6,047	1,961	4,742
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net purchases of premises and equipment	-4,772	-2,268	-14,470
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	-89,986	-336,924	-331,583
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Payment to repurchase common stock	-10,848	-17,567	-3,283
Dividends paid	-13,707	-13,495	-13,156
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	1,583	-32,409	118,146
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	537,797	570,206	452,060
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	539,380	537,797	570,206
Parent Company [Member]	'	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	23,231	27,684	25,374
Items not requiring (providing) cash	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	145	167	187
Deferred income taxes	81	75	120
Equity in (distribution in excess of) undistributed net income of bank subsidiaries	-6,100	11,897	-10,907
Changes in	'	'	'
Other assets	19,978	-20,712	-3,738
Other liabilities	1,891	'	-2,493
Net cash provided by operating activities	39,226	19,111	8,543
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net purchases of premises and equipment	-174	-84	-143
Additional (return from) investment in subsidiary	-27,400	310	'
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	-1	'	'
Purchase of Metropolitan National Bank stock	-53,600	'	'
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-81,175	226	-143
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Repayment of subordinated debentures	'	-10,310	'
Issuance of long-term debt	46,000	'	'
Issuance of common stock, net	2,353	1,711	1,678
Payment to repurchase common stock	-10,848	-17,567	-3,283
Dividends paid	-13,707	-13,495	-13,156
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	23,798	-39,661	-14,761
DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-18,151	-20,324	-6,361
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR	23,107	43,431	49,792
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR	$4,956	$23,107	$43,431