EXHIBIT 23.4 [LOGO AND LETTERHEAD OF BAXTER FENTRISS AND COMPANY] Consent of Baxter Fentriss and Company We consent to the inclusion of our Fairness Opinion issued to First Commercial Bank, Inc. in this registration statement on Form S-4. We also consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". /s/Baxter Fentriss and Company BAXTER FENTRISS AND COMPANY Richmond, Virginia July 3, 1995