This paper will discus the book Mississippi Mud by Edward Humes, and seek to understand the politics that reported on the happenings that occurred to the assassination of a judge who was running for office as mayor. By realizing the impact that this attack on a candidate for office brought about the answer to some of the problems with a group called the 'Dixie Mob' that presided in the area, and did not want this man in office. 3 pgs, bibliography lists 1 source.
