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There has been an uproar on YouTube demanding Julianne sing lead on a song and we are so excited to feature her on this Beatles classic "Here Comes the Sun,"...

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On this day...
November 18:

1942 – Tarkiln Field near Perdido Bay was commissioned as NAAS Bronson Field, in honor of Naval Aviator Clarence K. Bronson.

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Horse-drawn wagons in front of Brent Brothers grocery store - Pensacola, Florida ca 1880
Creator Cottrell-Ashley (Studio) (State Archives of Florida)

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The Dixie Mafia benefited from a spirit of resistance that lasted in the South long after the Civil War.

Many individuals involved in the Dixie Mafia evaded prosecution even after the RICO Act was enacted because their organization was much less structured than the Italian mafia in the Northeast. It was primarily composed of separate, unrelated groups that collaborated only when absolutely necessary, with no central leadership. However, when it came to public corruption, they had a similar roster of officials to work with: judges, prosecutors, police officers, and sheriffs across the Southeast. Without a centralized command, it was easier for them to remain under the radar when law enforcement escalated its efforts. They were aware that only a few rogue members would be caught when federal authorities intervened. I have traced the local connections back to the Civil War, as these ties ran in families, including my own. The prevailing climate of resistance in the South originated from the war, which included blockade running that eventually evolved into rum running and other vices.

Biloxi is often viewed as a prominent hub for organized crime, but it was not the main headquarters. The communities along the panhandle did interact with other coastal crime syndicates, including those in Biloxi. Still, they operated independently rather than being controlled by Biloxi, at least as far as I can tell. Each town and area managed its affairs to varying extents.

While most people in the South were not criminals and did not support gambling or other illicit activities, they tended to overlook such matters as long as they remained discreet and out of the public eye. This attitude stemmed from a spirit of resistance to the federal government, rooted in experiences from the Civil War and passed down through generations for over a hundred years. Additionally, there was a strong cultural norm of minding one's own business in the South, which often took precedence over any illegal activities their neighbors might be involved in, at least in my family.

Southern towns near military bases during World War II accepted some illicit activities, such as prostitution and gambling and this trend continued into peacetime.

Movies often misrepresent leadership. They typically portray the owner of a juke joints clubs or a series of illegal stills as the boss. However, in many parts of the South, the true leader is usually a member of an upscale country club and someone who displays various degrees from reputable universities. This individual is often a significant contributor to multiple charities, is viewed as an upstanding citizen, and remains well insulated from illicit activities.

These are my thoughts based on my research to date on Santa Rosa County Sheriff Coffman. If you have experiences, local insights, or disagree, please share them below. I would love to hear your feedback. Roger

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