The term "Dixie" or "Southern" mafia have been used interchangeably by various reporters, as the name given to a group of criminals originating mainly in the Appalachian states, although members are of many different ethnicities. I dont believe they were ever as formally structured as LCN, or if tenuous links to the Marcello organization really mean anything more than opportunistic activities.

I've know squat about Carlton Russel, but Kirksey McCord Nix is an interesting guy, still serving a life sentence for murder.