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The Y'all Show is a syndicated radio show and podcast covering the people and culture of the 16 Southern states. Hosted by Yall.com publisher Jon Rawl, the show covers news, sports, opinion, food, business, music, movies, storytelling, and more.
Ben Jones, an actor who played "Cooter" on the popular 1980s CBS show "The Dukes of Hazzard," has died. He was 84. The native Southerner also was a two-term U.S. congressman from Georgia, and spent decades promoting the TV show he starred on. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.
WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was violently fouled on August 8, and the player that did the damage made a racial incident out of it. Should the Columbia, Missouri, native – along with Fever teammate Caitlin Clark, leave the activist sports league and form a new movement? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Jon Rawl is on a "Southern Soapbox." Can y'all please stop taking group pictures when attending a funeral? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.
More than 100,000 Southern auto workers produce Tesla, Ford, Nissan, BMW, and more. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.
For 35 years Southern native Walton Goggins has been acting on hit TV series, movies, and more. Discover how the "Justified" and "The White Lotus" star rose to fame. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Voters in Tennessee go to the polls on August 6 for a state primary. Among the races: Sen. Marsha Blackburn aims to win the Republican nod for Governor, and Democrats try to pull a big surprise as they aim to counter the GOP-led effort to rid the state of its one Democratic congressional seat. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Facebook, Instagram and TikTok are full of wild videos of snake encounters across the South. Don't y'all think we've seen enough? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Four of the Southern states have declared official cakes and pies. We take official sweet bites out of Alabama's Lane Cake, Florida's Key Lime Pie, Maryland's Smith Island Cake, and Texas' Pecan Pie. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is underway, and we're taking a look at some of the guesses of how bad storms can be before the year wraps. We also discover the storm names for this tropical season. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Since the 1800s the St. Louis Cardinals have brought 11 World Series titles to the Gateway to the West. And generations of Southern fans have flocked to Busch Stadium, followed the Birds on the radio and TV, and passionately worn their Cardinals gear. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #MLB #stlouiscardinals
Julie Masino, the embattled CEO that tried to change Cracker Barrel's menu, down-home look, and even its logo, has been ousted. We take a look at the Tennessee- based company's rough history with making changes. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #CrackerBarrel #JulieMasino
The five civilized tribes of American Indians in the South (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole) were forcibly removed by the U.S. Government to Oklahoma in the early 1800s. Major Ridge was a Cherokee leader, who ultimately was killed by his own tribesman for betrayal. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #AmericanIndian #Cherokee #Chickasaw #Choctaw #Creek #Seminole #TrailOfTears
Christmas will be here before you know it. And people across the South want hot items, and hot deals. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #shopping #amazonprime
Ella Langley, of Hope Hull, Alabama, is enjoying the hottest career the music world has to offer right now. More importantly, she's doing it with a genuine Southern accent and genuine Southern character. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #ellalangleymusic #hopehullalabama #dandelionssong
Whiskey makers across the South count on the region's white oak lumber to make stave for the barrels used in production. Discover where some great spirit makers are located, and what exactly a stave is. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
The height of Southern men and Southern women varies across the 16 Southern states. How do y'all measure up? The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Peaches are aplenty in June and July, and many Southern towns hold festivals to celebrate – including Clanton, Alabama, Fort Valley, Georgia, Gilbert, South Carolina, and Thurmont, Maryland. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Southerners may take their region for granted, but international travelers in Dixie for FIFA World Cup 2026 discover the awesomeness of Buc-ees, Bass Pro Shop, Waffle House, Southern traditions, even the word "y'all." #fifaworldcup2026 #bucees #wafflehouse #bassproshop
The mountains of the South are beautiful, but can be treacherous to drive in during heavy rain. We have tips to navigate the flooded highways of Dixie. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #smokymountains #drivinginrain #floods #severeweather
Following the sudden death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), the race for control of the powerful body becomes a lot more interesting. Fourteen of the Southern states will have U.S. Senate contests in November. The Y’all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl. #lindseygraham #decision2026
ACC, Big 12 and SEC college football coaches and players start gathering for their respective conference's media days. Also, Louisiana Tech and Tennessee Tech both have new conference homes for the 2026 season. The Y'all Show is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Bahiagrass is a pesky weed that takes over the South during the summer months. TheYallShow is a production of Yall.com, and hosted by Jon Rawl.
Hoppin' John is a tradition in sections of the South when a new year arrives. We discuss the history of the Lowcountry delicacy; and SouthernLiving.com's Classic Hoppin' John recipe is relayed. The article "12 Careers For The Chance To Get The Best Job In 2024" is posted on CareerFitter.com. Also, on this date in history (1521) German theologian Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church.
First show of 2024. Jon Rawl is primed for a new year of Southern conversation. Top books are highlighted. Little Debbie will have a bevy of new Valentine's Day treats to enjoy. Alabama and Texas both fall in their College Football Playoff semifinal contests. Plus, a Spalding County (Georgia) sheriff's deputy is killed in the line of duty.
Christmas spectacular. Keifer Engles previews the College Football Playoff and offers his prediction for the national championship. The Philbrook Museum of Art is hosting a festival the weekend before Christmas. A new four-part series called "Willie Nelson & Family" debuts today on Paramount+. Also, sausage gravy gets some love.
Colorado's highest court has denied Donald Trump from being on the 2024 primary debate. Jon Rawl has a lot to say about this, including opinions on the 14th Amendment. Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare shares financial and investment advice on his last appearance of the year. Also, USAToday.com has a breakdown of the restaurants that will be open on Christmas Day.
Christmas and New Year's are almost here, and "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has thoughts of holidays past and present. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation that makes it a state crime to cross into the Lone Star State as an illegal immigrant. We have some great coffee brews for Christmas to tell you about. Also, Panmacmillan.com has the helpful article "The 30 Best Books To Gift For Christmas 2023" posted.
iRev returns to discuss electronic gadgets perfect for Christmas 2023. Arthur Sharpe talks Ray-Ban Meta next generation smart glasses, Apple AirTag, a neat app for identifying stars in the sky, and much more. A tropical storm-like event in December brings historic flooding and damage to the Florida, Georgia and Carolina coasts. Plus, Southern states took the lead starting in 1917 to ratify the 18th Amendment, which outlawed alcohol in America.
NASCAR turns 75. We honor the Daytona Beach-born enterprise with the playing of the late country music legend/NASCAR driver Marty Robbins' 1982 hit, "Some Memories Just Won't Die." Paul Hare shares the basic battles of divorcing couples and their investments. St. Petersburg, Florida, may consider forcing its name on the resident MLB team that plays there (Rays). Plus, Staks! Kitchen is serving up Southernness in the Memphis suburbs.
Georgia Southern kicks-off the college football bowl madness Saturday morning in the Myrtle Beach Bowl. Keifer Engles walks us through the early bowl lineup. Advent is an important part of the Christian calendar. Tellico Plains, Tennessee, hosts a horse-themed Christmas parade this weekend, while Fort Towson, Oklahoma, opens its doors for holiday visitors. Also, Hunter Biden taunts GOP members of the U.S. House, on the same day a Joe Biden impeachment inquiry passes.
Jamie Foxx, Taylor Swift and Dick Van Dyke are among the celebs celebrating birthdays. Money.com has released the Top 10 list of best towns to live in the South. Congrats, Raleigh, North Carolina! Chubby's Restaurant in Sevierville, Tennessee, has the attention of one Southern vlogger. Also, TheSeasonedMom.com shares an amazing Southern Red Velvet Cake recipe perfect for Christmas.
Mathieu Cailler, author of the new book of short stories "Forest For The Trees & Other Stories," calls to talk about his array of writing. "The Toccopola Storyteller" returns to review the most-popular and the wise choices for Christmas trees in the South. Patrick McHenry, the recent Speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives, announces that he will not seek reelection to his North Carolina congressional seat. And, we have the Golden Globes nominees.
Tornadoes touch down in Tennessee on Saturday, killing at least six. SouthernLiving.com shares a number of ways to make your Christmas tree a Southern Christmas tree. Easy and simple Christmas cookies are in the mix today. Plus, some good Jeff Foxworthy-inspired laughter two weeks away from St. Nick's arrival.
Brenda Lee's "I'm Sorry," recorded in 1960, is played as the 4-foot-7-inch country music legend is celebrated during one of the biggest weeks in her life. Four police officers in Decatur, Alabama, are in trouble after details from a September fatal shooting become available. And, Paul Hare, of The Hare Financial Group, reports on the just-released job numbers for November.
Chris Christie tears into primary hopefuls on the debate stage in Tuscaloosa, as the fourth GOP debate was held Wednesday night. Hanukkah begins at sunset this evening, lasting until Dec. 15. We remember the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. Keifer Engles drops-in with a college football conversation. Plus, South Carolina superfan "Gamecock Jesus:" dies at age 70.
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree" is atop the Billboard chart, 65 years after it was first recorded. We also fete fellow female singers Wanda Jackson and Helen Cornelius on today's show. We share 20 delicious neck bone recipes from GlouriousRecipes.com. CVS is changing its prescriptions policy. Also, the University of Alabama welcomes the fourth GOP debate.
Warfare in Yemen, Israel and the Gaza Strip, as well as Ukraine. "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short analyzes how this bloodshed is dampening spirits in the weeks before Christmas. SouthernLiving.com has a great biscuit analysis feature. Maryland native Nora Roberts has another romance read on the best-seller list, as "Inheritance" debuts at No. 3 in fiction. Plus, Pennsylvania's hoodie-wearing U.S. senator hires former congressman George Santos with a Cameo gig.
Florida State is left out of the College Football Playoff. Keifer Engles returns to discuss the Seminoles' snub; but to also praise two teams that won their respective conferences to advance to the CFP: the Big 12's Texas Longhorns and the SEC's Alabama Crimson Tide. A listener wants to know if the Lone Star State of Texas is a Southern state. And, a tribute to 1970s national TV host Wink Martindale, a West Tennessee native that celebrates his 90th birthday today.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom debate in Alpharetta, Georgia. MarthaStewart.com has an insightful article about getting your house to smell like Christmas. The Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare reviews the sales numbers from Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, with the twelfth month of the year's arrival we play Merle Haggard's 1973 classic, "If We Make It Through December."
700th episode. Jon Rawl is in a celebratory mood as guests like Keifer Engles drop by to share the fun. Engles also discusses college football's championship weekend, as Georgia meets Alabama for SEC supremacy, and Texas and Oklahoma State collide for the Big 12 title. Pecans in Arkansas, oysters in Virginia, and bluegrass music in Wetumpka, Alabama, will all be on the social calendars of the South this first weekend in December. Plus, Darius Rucker receives a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Anna Faris turns 47 today. The Baltimore-born actress reveals fun things from her 2008 film, "The House Bunny." We share the history of the Christian hymn "Blessed Assurance." Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh spoke Tuesday to the victims of his financial fraud crime while being sentenced to 27 years in a Beaufort, South Carolina, courthouse. Also, tips on canning from YouTuber Adaline Zook.
Yelp releases its top cheeseburger joint in each state, and Stamps Super Burgers is tops in Mississippi. Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," discusses the importance of men's and women's fashion in the South. Plus, the NFL's Carolina Panthers fire coach Frank Reich 11 games into his first year with the team; while college football coach Rick Stockstill is terminated at Middle Tennessee after 18 years on the job.
Bad drivers are not paying attention to the rules of the road – specifically passing improperly on one-lane roads. FoodNetwork.com has a helpful way for you reuse Thanksgiving leftovers. Mississippi State University turns to a former University of Mississippi offensive assistant (Jeff Lebby) to lead the Bulldogs in 2024. Plus, a healthy dose of information on lavender – a great floral choice this time of year.
Paul Hare talks money markets and more as Thanksgiving arrives. Rivalry Week is here, and "Pigskin Prognosticator" Keifer Engles examines Texas Tech at Tech, Mississippi at Mississippi State, and Kentucky at Louisville. We discuss the 60th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. Also, a deep dive into Baskin-Robbins' Turkey Cake ice cream treat.
Soaring costs are on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind, as he recalls the days a Coca-Cola would cost five cents. Joe Biden turned 81 on Monday. After the candles were blown out the president discovered his latest poll numbers are shrinking among key demographics. FoodNetwork.com has the timely "83 Best Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes and Ideas" posted. Plus, University of Florida alumnus Michael Connelly has authored another best-seller, "Resurrection Walk."
Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady and a longtime humanitarian alongside her husband of nearly 80 years, dies in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. We have lots of early Black Friday deals to share, courtesy of ZDNET.com. Dr. John, Duane Allman and Josh Turner are among the the musicians celebrating birthdays today. Also, a tasty chicken pot pie recipe from Tasty.co.
Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley battle for the silver medal during Wednesday's third GOP presidential debate. Meanwhile, frontrunner Donald Trump had Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders introduce him at a counter-programming rally in nearby Hialeah, Florida. The six-month actors strike appears to be over. Keifer Engles previews the weekend's massive college football showdowns. Also, we have plenty of festivals in Dixie this weekend – from celebrating sugarplums to singing the blues.
Abortion Revenge. Voters in Virginia and Kentucky stick it to Republicans on Election Night, as Andy Beshear is reelected governor of Kentucky, and the Virginia General Assembly returns to Democrat-controlled. Lauren Alaina celebrates 29, today; and 2008 Heisman Trophy-winner Sam Bradford also has a big day. Plus, Veterans Day deals from Military.com.
Fashion is on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week. Today is Election Day, as voters in Kentucky and Mississippi decide whether to keep their respective governors for a second term. WalletHub.com has released the fun article, "Most Fun Cities In The U.S.," and Dixie is well-represented. Plus, we share creative ways to take care of leftover Halloween candy.
Priscilla Presley sits down for a powerful interview with Piers Morgan. We hear a sample of that, including the generosity of Elvis Presley. Pickles are available to order online in a variety of flavorings from pickle-makers across the region. Also, on this date in history Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States – his 39 percent popular vote enough to emerge victorious after Kentuckian John Breckenridge and Tennesseean John Bell split the ballot.
Vanilla Ice, who was both Texas and Florida raised, became the first rapper to have a No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on this day in 1990. Paul Hare throws the flag on Jerome Powell's decision this week to "hold" The Fed from changing interest rates. We discover Edie Wadsworth, a Texas family practice physician that has shifted careers into the life coach business. Plus, we have a yummy pot roast recipe to tell you about.
Texas Rangers to the top! Dallas-Fort Worth's MLB team captures its first baseball crown with a 5-0 Game 5 rout of Arizona, with North Carolina native Corey Seager pickup up World Series MVP honors. Keifer Engles shares the weekend's big battles in college football. We learn about the "Booty Patrol" running afoul in Florida. Also, the expectant Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, settles issues with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.
Ed Helms is an Atlanta native that has surged to comedic popularity with roles on "The Office" and in the blockbuster film "The Hangover." Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney goes off on a phone caller from Spartanburg. Also, on this date in history an attempted assassination of President Harry Truman happened in 1950.
John Grisham has the sequel to "The Firm" atop the New York Times' best-sellers list: "The Exchange." We hear from the Southern writer that has sold more than 400 million books throughout his 30-plus year writing career. Halloween provides "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short a chance to reflect on scary, creepy true tales of yesteryear. Also, what's going on with Gov. Ron DeSantis' slipping numbers as Iowa's Republican caucus is just over two months away?
Cold weather, including freezing temps, arrive for many Southern states this week. Vice President Kamala Harris confidently stated that she and President Biden will win 2024's race when appearing Sunday on "60 Minutes." We tell you about the minor league hockey team Savannah Ghost Pirates and their sparkling new Enmarket Arena. Plus, a tasty recipe for Southern-styled pickled pigs' feet.
Van Zant, consisting of Southern rock brother Johnny and Donnie Van Zant, have recorded the Gov. Ron DeSantis-inspired tune, "Sweet Florida." On this date in history, The Pinckney Treaty was signed, which established Spanish Florida's border with a then-fledgling United States. Paul Hare updates the latest from Wall Street. And we have plenty of food items to talk about today: onion loaf, collard greens, and hog head cheese.
A mass shooting in Maine takes the lives of at least 18. Louisiana's Mike Johnson gets unanimous support from Republicans in Congress, as he becomes House Speaker on Wednesday. Keifer Engles examines Saturday's Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville, and the region's big FCS contests. Also, info on the Arkansas Scottish Festival, the Maryland Crabcake Festival, and Brew Fest in Jackson, Tennessee.
Minnie Pearl was born on this date in 1912. We hear a clip of the late comedienne at the Grand Ole Opry as part of our humor spotlight. Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson appears to be on track for being voted in as the 56th House Speaker. And, the Arizona Diamondbacks prevail in the NLCS to advance to the World Series, where the Texas Rangers await.
Jesus Christ is invoked as Donald Trump talked about the House Speaker chaos while filing campaign paperwork Monday in New Hampshire. Patty Loveless and Tanya Tucker are among the new inductees in the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Texas Rangers are headed to the World Series after capturing the American League pennant with a big win over Houston. And, "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short drops by to educate us on walnuts.
Nine Republican members of Congress have put their names in the hat for possible House Speaker replacements. The son of Nashville's police chief shoots two police officers in La Vergne, Tennessee – then escapes. Football greats share birthdays today: John Heisman, Bruiser Kinard, Doug Flutie, and Nick Bosa. Also, SouthernHalloweenQueen.com is a great place to visit in the days leading up to October 31.
Sidney Powell pleads guilty to her 2020 election case in Georgia. How will this affect President Trump's legal battle? Chicken bogs, hot tamales and the Southern Festival of Books are among the things up for celebration this weekend across Dixie. Also, Keifer Engles, "The Pigskin Prognosticator," returns to preview Alabama-Tennessee, Air Force-Navy, South Carolina-Missouri, and more.
Coleslaw is a common buddy with seafood. We find out why – plus share a recipe for "South Carolina Slaw." Flannery O'Connor and a Memphis-themed restaurant in Ohio are part of the social media madness. Plus, President Biden is in Israel visiting the war-torn country's leaders.
Todd Starnes, host of the nationally-syndicated "Todd Starnes Show" and a Fox News Channel veteran and current Newsmax contributor, discusses his radio and TV career, Southern roots, and his books "Our Daily Biscuit" and "Twilight's Last Gleaming." Jerry Short returns to give his "Toccopola Storyteller" perspective on the Israel-Hamas War, the fight for U.S. House speaker, and stupidity on the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, an early morning argument between employees inside a fast food restaurant gets Jon Rawl's day off on the wrong foot.
Trial lawyers have billboards and commercials saturating the South. We hear more about attorneys John Morgan, Alexander Shunnarah, Glenda Mitchell, George Sink, Corey B. Trotz, and more. SouthernLiving.com has released an article about the 43 most beautiful college campuses in the South. Plus, voters in Louisiana have picked state attorney general Jeff Landry as its next governor, flipping a Democratic seat to Republican.
Cheese straws are a Southern treat. Paula Deen gives us a taste of what her recipe is for cheese straws. Texas and Oklahoma tangle in Dallas, and undefeateds Kentucky and Georgia gather in Athens. Those are among the games "Pigskin Prognosticator" Keifer Engles is a keeping an eye on this early October weekend. Also, collards, barbecue, shrimp and plenty of music are being enjoyed at festivals across the region this weekend.
Rep. Kevin McCarthy becomes the first House speaker to be fired. Which congressman will ascend to the Speaker position? We review the list of Forbes 400 of billionaires in the South. A recipe for Crispy Southern Fried Chicken is served up. And, we hear a fun snippet from Augusta, Georgia-raised comedian Billy Anderson.
:Jill Dillard pens a best-selling book ("Counting The Cost") about her experience growing up in the Duggar household in Arkansas. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short recounts his days going through Airborne training in the Army. NutritionStudies.org releases an article about leaves that are edible in the South. Plus, drama in D.C., as Florida congressman Matt Gaetz files paperwork to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy..
Steve Wariner is arguably the best singer-songwriter-guitar player in the music business. Jon Rawl saw the talented virtuoso for the first time in concert Saturday in Powderly, Kentucky, and relays the experience inside the Merle Travis Music Center. Donald Trump enters a New York City courtroom today in a civil trial about his business finances. Also, the best corn mazes in the South are highlighted, including Anderson, South Carolina's Denver Downs Farm.
The U.S. government may shut down starting Oct. 1. Financial analyst Paul Hare shares his thoughts on the likely scenario developing on Capitol Hill. A Canadian is saying not so nice things about the South. There are several new films hitting the box office as October arrives Sunday. Also, we salute Jerry Lee Lewis on what would have been his 88th birthday with the playing of his 1977 hit "Middle Age Crazy."
The best hushpuppies in the world are feted, thanks to a new article on TasteAtlas.com. The second Republican presidential debate was. a bit of a snoozer in Simi Valley, California on Wednesday night. "The Boss" has cancelled his remaining tour stops for 2023, citing problems with peptic ulcer disease. And, "Pigskin Prognosticator" Keifer Engles previews Notre Dame at Duke, Alabama at Mississippi State, and Kansas at Texas.
Jonnie W. is a Nashville-based "clean" comedian. We hear a little of his schtick in this week's comedy showcase. With fall's official arrival, we share the tasty tips on how to make classic pumpkin bread. CSS Alabama captain Raphael Semmes (1809-1877) was born on this day, as well as rocker Meat Loaf (1947-2022). Also, the latest on the potential U.S. government shutdown.
New York City is on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind, as he recounts his recent bad experience in Yankeeland. U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Alabama) isn't ruling out that she'll run for president one day. Lucy Score's newest best-seller "Things We Left Behind" is set in Virginia. Also, TheLocalPalate.com pens an article about Southern coffee roasters.
The Bill of Rights was passed by Congress on this date in 1789, and would be ratified by the states two years later. Nobel Prize-winner and Southern writer extraordinaire William Faulkner was born on this date in 1897. We hear part of his 1950 Nobel acceptance speech. House Republicans are scrambling to come up with a solution as a government shutdown seems imminent. Plus, we examine Matthew 5: 13-16 the "light" of the South.
Taking Back Sunday lead singer Adam Lazzara, an Alabama-born and North Carolina-bred crooner, has a birthday today. We play the rock band's biggest song, 2006's "MakeDamnSure." Thrillist.com has a tasty article we devour, "16 Southern Snacks You Need To Know About." Plus, Paul Hare talks about the impact a potential government shutdown will have on the markets.
The Oak Ridge Boys announce a "Farewell Tour" after more than 50 years of touring. A former Republican congressman is now backing the Democratic candidate for governor in Mississippi. Keifer Engles is back to help preview this weekend's Florida State at Clemson, Mississippi at Alabama, and SMU at TCU collegiate football contests. Also, a delicious smothered chicken recipe.
Roth IRAs are the hot topic this week as Southern financial strategist Paul Hare is back on the program. We salute the arguable "King" of Rock-and-Roll: Macon, Georgia's Little Richard (1932–2020). We've got a helpful "Gumbo in a Jiffy" recipe. And, was Bill Clinton the last "true Southerner" to lead the country?
Keifer Engles returns to help preview the weekend in college football, a Saturday that includes Tennessee invading The Swamp and a date with. the Florida Gators. Pawpaws will be celebrated in Virginia this weekend, while the Kentucky city of Bardstown will fete bourbon. Also, "14 Foods Every Southerner Should Have In The Pantry."
Paula Deen loves to cook Southern biscuits. We hear the Georgia Peach in the kitchen with tips on how to make perfect, delicious creations. Atlanta's creative genius Tyler Perry celebrates his 54th birthday today. His "Madea" character brings us a good chuckle. Also, Publix is recognized by Fortune as one the Top 10 best retail workplaces.
Hank Williams Jr. gets married in his mother's hometown of Banks, Alabama. We share the latest on Bocephus' nuptials with Brandi. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short details his Facebook usage and run-ins with Mr. Zuckerberg's company. The U.S. already has endured 23 severe weather events in 2023, an all-time high. We reminisce on the 1990s "Dirty Bird" Atlanta Falcons teams. And, Louisiana-born novelist Jennifer Weiner's new book, "The Breakaway," is No. 5 on the New York Times' best-sellers list for fiction.
Patriots' Day 2023, as the nation remembers the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 Attacks. Aaron Tippin's 2001 song "Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly" was an important song of healing after the attack on democracy. Tostitos has tasty recipes for each of 32 professional football teams. Plus, a knucklehead wears a cap into church on Sunday morning. Is that wrong?
Lucinda Williams, alt-country singer-songwriter and a new author, is now featured in a Southern-centric magazine article. We pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett, one week after his passing. Paul Hare shares the shortened work week's financial news. And we walk through the weekend's big college football and NFL games.
Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin the 2023 season at home against the Detroit Lions. Keifer Engles helps preview the weekend's exciting NFL and college football contests. Cowpeas are among the items being honored this weekend at festivals across the region. Also, the latest update on Tropical Storm Lee, the restrictive barriers floating on the Rio Grande, and Hunter Biden's pending indictment.
A new tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean: Lee. Dolly Parton sends a inspirational video to the Franklin High School (Tennessee) marching band. Duke moves into the Top 25 of the latest college football polls. Also, Grandparents' Day is Sunday. We have the top grandparent nickname in each of the Southern states.
Duke upends Clemson, and Florida State whips LSU. Those were two of the ACC surprises in Week 1 of college football. Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," reflects on his short career as a county jail staffer. A car accident kills five Atlanta-area teens on Labor Day. Plus, remembering the life of Southern icon Jimmy Buffett.
Paul Hare has the latest financial news. Since a hurricane dominated headlines in the region this week, we play country music singer Leon Everette's 1981 hit "Hurricane." The South Carolina Gamecocks are the final school featured in our countdown to 2023 kickoff. Shane Beamer's team opens the new year Saturday against No. 21 North Carolina.
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina have all felt the brunt of Idalia, as the hurricane-turned-tropical storm has brought a deluge of water, high winds and even death to the Southeast. Dolly Parton doesn't have time to meet with Kate Middleton while visiting London. We find out about Indian Head corn meal. And, we preview the 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide.
Megan Hedwall wraps up her "Y'all Show" career with a look at the best and worst jobs. Hurricane Idalia comes ashore Florida as a Category 4 storm. The Florida State Seminoles are today's featured college football team. Also, CNBC releases the article "The Salary Every Single Person Needs To Get By In Every U.S. State." How do the 16 Southern states stack up?
Hurricane Idalia is now heading to the Gulf Coast of Florida, as more than 40 counties of the Sunshine State are under emergency alert. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short discusses the recent wildfire tragedy in Hawaii. What could the government have done to save lives and property on Maui? Virginia author Jenny Han discusses her writing career and Amazon Prime series ("The Summer I Turned Pretty") on "CBS Mornings." And, a preview of the Tennessee Volunteers football season.
Stress reduction is a topic Megan Hedwall is ready to not be stressed out talking about. Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are prepping for the Rice Owls to hit the 40 Acres on Saturday. Also, headlines from Florida today: a gunman kills three in an apparent racially-motivated shooting; and a tropical storm is forecast to hit Florida's Gulf coast later in the week.
Vanderbilt is the first SEC football team to kick it off in 2023. VandySports.com insider Sea Bass breaks down the Clark Lea-coached Commodores, as Hawaii surfs in to Nashville for a game Saturday night. Paul Hare has the latest Southern financial and insurance happenings. Also, we discuss Thursday night's booking and mug shot of Donald Trump at the Fulton County (Georgia) Jail.
Vivek Ramaswamy is a highlight of Wednesday's Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee. We have audio of the political newcomer's exchange on-stage with Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis. Lane Kiffin and the Mississippi Rebels are today's featured college football preview. Plus, the Sweet Tea & Southern Pickin's Festival (in McKenzie, Tennessee) is among the fun events happening around the South this weekend.
UPS workers agree to a big raise, one that customers will certainly feel. The Oklahoma Sooners aim to make their last season in the Big 12 a memorable one, as Brent Venables wants to improve upon his 6-7 football record from his debut season as head coach. Also, tasty Tennessee roasted peanuts and a savory summer peach barbecue sauce is on our palette.
Lyndon B. Johnson and Joe Biden have similarities as the election cycle heats up for 2024. Will Biden follow Johnson's lead and ultimately decline to run? "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his thoughts on the 1968–2024 comparison. The Clemson Tigers are today's college football feature. Also, Dolly Parton teams with Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney on the Beatles' classic, "Let It Be."
Mental health is an important topic across the region, and Dakota Harmon stops by to offer insight. We discuss the disaffiliation fight going on within the United Methodist Church. Southern-bytes.com serves up a tasty dill pickle recipe. Plus, a preview of Texas A&M football and the traditions of Aggieland.
Samford University aims to win back-to-back Southern Conference titles on the gridiron in 2023. We preview the Bulldogs' FCS season, hear from head coach Chris Hatcher, and learn about the traditions on the Homewood, Alabama, campus. Ronnie McDowell's "The King Is Gone" made its debut weeks after Elvis Presley's 1977 death. Plus, Paul Hare shares the week's financial happenings.
Luke Combs announces a major stadium tour for 2024, with stops in Jacksonville and Houston. The Georgia Bulldogs aim to become the first college football team to have a three-peat national championship since Minnesota did it in the 1930s. Head coach Kirby Smart talks about his No. 1 Dawgs. Plus, a glimpse of the weekend's fun festivals across the South.
Cargo pants, wearing pink, and mullets are making a comeback. Megan Hedwall reports on items from the past suddenly becoming the hot items of 2023. Head coach Willie Fritz previews his preseason No. 24 Tulane Green Wave football team. We also hear all about TU's "Hullabaloo" tradition. Plus, WalletHub.com's ranking of the best states to live in.
Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," takes a slap across the face from host Jon Rawl – all in an effort to display his toughness and past history of getting in scores of fist fights. Zach Arnett will guide the Mississippi State Bulldogs football team in 2023. We preview State's season; heck, we've even got cowbells playing for y'all. Plus, Nashville novelist Ann Patchett describes her newest top-selling read, "Tom Lake: A Novel."
A Democratic congressman from Minnesota is starting the chirping process regarding the possibility of replacing Joe Biden at the top of Dems' presidential ticket in 2024. Megan Hedwall and Jon Rawl discuss Rep. Dean Phillips's thoughts. South Carolina native Lucas Glover captures the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis., the first leg the PGA Tour's playoff run And, a spotlight of the 2023 Virginia Tech Hokies football team.
LSU aims to have another big season on the gridiron. We spotlight Brian Kelly and the 2023 Bayou Bengals. R.B. Greaves recorded "Take A Letter Maria" at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in 1969, and we learn more about this first hit from the Alabama studio. Flannery O'Connor was a noted Georgia writer. Also, Paul Hare relays developing news from the financial world.
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio has been the site for some amazing sessions. throughout the last 50+ years. "The Y'all Show" is on the road in Colbert County, Alabama, where tour guide Terrell Benton gives us an inside glimpse of the studio where Cher, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Chris Stapleton, The Staple Singers, and others have cut hits. We also go to Ivy Green in Tuscumbia, Alabama, the birthplace and childhood home of Helen Keller. Also, a college football spotlight of the Baylor Bears.
Getting your Spotify playlist just right can be a challenge. Megan Hedwall has tips to help keep the tunes flowing. Billy Napier prepares for his second season leading the Florida Gators football team. We hear from the coach, and project the UF success rate in 2023. Also, a Union and Confederate general share the same birthday; but each had a complicated backstory.
David Thomas drops in to help preview Mark Stoops' 2023 edition of Kentucky Wildcats football. The "Toccopola Storyteller," Jerry Short, returns to reminiscence about eventful western travels. A deadly August storm front takes the lives of an Alabama man and a South Carolina teenager. Also, we learn all about Southern novelist Ann Beattie.
USNWT is ousted from the World Cup. Megan Hedwall discuses her fellow Megan – Rapinoe – and the soccer player's attraction to political drama instead of practicing penalty kicks. Gas prices keep going up, with Mississippi's current $3.32 average the lowest in the nation. Also, we spotlight the 2023 North Carolina Tar Heels, Heels' sophomore QB Drake May, and the football traditions in Chapel Hill.
Paul Hare stops by to discuss the week's financial news, including changes to debt and taxation. The Arkansas Razorbacks are hog wild about the fourth year of the Sam Pittman era, which begins Sept. 2 against Western Carolina. Also, we rewind to 1997 for a salute to country music band Sons Of The Desert and their one Top 10 hit, "Whatever Comes First."
Florida State is looking to exit the ACC. Will commissioner Greg Sankey and the Southeastern Conference take the Noles' call? The Oak Ridge Boys have now been together 50 years in their current four-man lineup. We have info on Donald Trump's indictment today in Washington, D.C., including thoughts from 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. Plus, the annual Watermelon Carnival returns this weekend to Water Valley, Mississippi.
Donald Trump receives a third indictment, this team for his involvement with January 6, 2021. Megan Hedwall and Jon Rawl discuss the case special counsel Jack Smith is presenting. Being on vacation does not mean you can can't stay in shape. Hedwall has some away-from-home tone tips. Also, Louisiana's on our mind today: Cafe Du Monde beignets, Tulane Green Wave Football, and a study of the Acadiana and American Indian heritage of the Pelican State.
Watermelon theft is on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's story palate this week. A potential mass shooting at a Jewish school in Memphis is averted on Monday. August arrives, and longtime rivals Navy and Notre Dame will kick-off college football's season on Aug. 26. Also, Sarasota, Florida, native and 1980s TV personality Paul Reubens ("Pee-wee Herman") dies of cancer at age 70.
Multiple Republican candidates speak at the Lincoln Dinner in Des Moines, Iowa. Megan Hedwall returns to discuss the boos, vision and speedy speeches heard in Iowa. Jews have died in America's armed conflicts since 1776, when Francis Salvador died in colonial South Carolina. Also, we've got a helpful two ingredient watermelon ice cream recipe.
Dabo Swinney and Mack Brown speak about their Clemson Tigers and North Carolina Tar Heels teams as ACC Kickoff concludes in Charlotte on Thursday. We have a musical tribute to The Eagles co-founder Randy Meisner, who died this week at age 77. Also, a tasty history lesson on Eagle Brand condensed milk.
Hunter Biden doesn't have the best day in court this week. Jon Rawl shares his thoughts on the troubled son of President Joe Biden. UVa coach Tony Elliott, FSU coach Mike Norvell, and Duke coach and reigning "ACC Coach of the Year" honoree Mike Elko speak about their respective teams at ACC Media Days, Day 2. Plus, a breakdown of states hating other states in today's "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
Miami coach Mario Cristobal, Georgia Tech's Brent Key, and ACC commissioner Jim Phillips all speak in Charlotte on Day 1 of ACC Football Media Days 2023. Virginia-born, East Carolina University-educated Sandra Bullock turns 59 today. Also, CNBC has a helpful business story about just how the medical industry has privatized in the past 25 years.
Jazz composer and singer Billy Taylor (1921-2010) was born on this day in Greenville, North Carolina. Brian Harman, a Savannah-born pro golfer and UGA alum, captures the 151st Open Championship in England. Jon Rawl relays Athlon's preseason Top 25 for college football's FCS. teams Also, President Biden will create a new national monument for the commemoration of Emmett Till.
Lane Kiffin opens up about the "disaster" college football finds itself in after NIL and transfer portal dominate off-the-field. The head coach at Mississippi spoke at the conclusion of SEC Media Days 2023. We also hear from Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and South Carolina chief Shane Beamer. Hear the entire "Try That In A Small Town" from Jason Aldean, the tune that was just banned at CMT. Plus, Paul Hare recaps the week in money and finance.
Jason Nall, of College Tour X, previews the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Alabama's Nick Saban, Kentucky's Mark Stoops, Arkansas's Sam Pittman, and Florida coach Billy Napier all speak at Day 3 of the SEC Media Days in Nashville. Plus, CMT bans the "Try That In A Small Town" music video from Jason Aldean.
The term "coke" is preferred over "soda" and "pop" in Dixie. Day 2 of SEC Media Days is a wrap, and we have audio clips from Auburn coach Hugh Freeze, Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Mississippi State's top dog Zach Arnett, and Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea. Also, a 1967 Piedmont Airlines crash near Asheville, North Carolina, is memorialized.
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) flirts with a 2024 presidential run. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short and host Jon Rawl examine how serious this political interest is. Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher and Missouri's Eliah Drinkwitz are among the head coaches speaking at Day 1 of the 2023 SEC Media Days in Nashville. Also, Dalton, Georgia, native Johnny Joey Jones, of Fox News Channel fame, pens a NYT best-selling book: "Unbroken Bonds Of Battle."
Detroit, Lansing, and even the U.P. – sounds like we are headed to the Great Lakes State, eh? Nope. Jon Rawl has fun trying to convince Megan Hedwall to have her own Michigan vacation right here in the South. Day One of SEC Media Days in Nashville begins. Also, learn about the 1863 Battery Wagner battle near Charleston, South Carolina – a Confederate victory that included two of Rawl's forefathers fighting for the South.
Woody Guthrie was born in Oklahoma this day in 1912. We discover more about the American folk singer – and hear his classic, "This Land Is Your Land." Paul Hare shares the latest market trends from Wall Street. Also, CNBC's article about the best states for business has a distinctive Southern tilt.
Darrell Hicks, "The Cajun Cooker," returns to talk baseball, food and gardening. Hicks also helps preview this weekend's assortment of colorful festivals in Dixie. And, the region is well-represented in a new ranking of the Top 100 restaurants with amazing outdoor dining.
Southern expressions are spotlighted by Megan Hedwall, "bless her heart." U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) backtracks on his earlier comments on white nationalism. We take a deep dive into discovering what the term "white nationalism" means; and how relevant the Ku Klux Klan is in the modern South. Also, the National League prevails in Major League Baseball's 2023 All-Star Game.
Cotton-picking time in the South is coming up. Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," recalls his day picking cotton in a sack his mother helped create. The lineup of featured football players appearing at next week's SEC Media Days in Nashville is revealed. Also, a Democratic contender for U.S. Senate in Texas announces his run against Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.
Should men compete in women's sports? That is the 21st Century dilemma we find ourselves in, as co-host Megan Headwall shares her thoughts on the topic. Two teammates from the college baseball national champion LSU Tigers go first and second in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Also, CountryLiving.com has a timely article we whet our appetite with: "70 Picnic Food Ideas For Porches, Patios, Yards and Parks."
Veteran actor Jim Caviezel is back on the big screen with a timely film, "Sound Of Freedom." Major League Baseball is getting ready for its annual All-Star Game in Seattle. We salute the sport with Kenny Rogers' 1999 baseball-centric "The Greatest." Also, we have a list of 39 Southern foods. Have you tried all of them?
The Slugburger Festival returns to Corinth, Mississippi, this weekend; while singer Bill Withers and his tunes ("Lovely Day," "Just The Two Of Us") will be celebrated in his native state of West Virginia. Country singer Darryl Worley is back with a familiar-sounding tune. Plus, the coaches' schedule for SEC Media Days that is coming soon to Nashville.
Record high temperatures are not an excuse to skip exercise. Megan Hedwall reviews safe tips to follow to avoid heat exhaustion and fatigue when at the gym. The Florida Gators will sink $400 million into improvements at Florida Field. And, the Atlanta-based Flying Biscuit Cafe is flying high with multiple locations across several Southern states.
Megan Hedwall's got a doozy of a list of pet peeves to discuss. Donald Trump campaigned over the weekend in Pickens, South Carolina; where local boy Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) got booed off the stage. A turning point of the Civil War happened this week in 1863. Plus, TasteOfHome.com has served-up 35 delicious recipes that include farm stand fresh peaches from the South.
College admissions will be altered after the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision Thursday to eliminate race as a key factor in college admissions. Jerry Short drops by to co-host, and he has a lot to say on the affirmative action-related case. The Hare Financial Group's Paul Hare explains mid-capitalization investments. Plus, Kentucky native Jennifer Lawrence has a new comedy hitting theaters this holiday weekend.
Country music star Toby Keith has been fighting stomach cancer for one year. The Oklahoman has recently been interviewed about his battle. We discuss what Southerners don't like about the North when they are in enemy territory. Also, Nashville hosts Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft.
Ryan Mallett, a talented quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Bobby Petrino era, has drowned in Destin, Florida, at the age of 35. Megwall Hedwall has mapped out a slew of great concerts happening across the region in the months of July and August. And, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is not happy about the electric vehicle credit the Biden administration is claiming in his state.
LSU bounces back from a Sunday shellacking and delivers a rout of Florida in the deciding Game 3 of the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska – the program's seventh national title. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short recalls the nuances and nostalgic ways of living in the South in the 1950s. Also, the head of Alabama's transportation department gets arrested after telling a North Alabama neighbor he'll "whup" their fat behind.
Extreme heat in the region has claimed the lives of two Floridians hiking in West Texas., as triple-digit temps are soaring in many Southern states. Meghan Hedwall shares her analysis on the Dobbs decision's one-year mark, as that U.S. Supreme Court ruling ended the "settled law" of Roe v. Wade (1973). Also, we have a delicious biscuit and gravy recipe perfect for a Southern summer.
Darrell Hicks, "The Cajun Cooker," stops by to talk LSU Baseball, cooking and travel in the South. Several festivals this weekend celebrate corn. The San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets are the first and second picks in Thursday's NBA Draft. Plus, we take a deep dive into Krispy Kreme's cream-filled options, and dirty eggs, too.
Summer is officially here, and Megan Hedwall has pointers to get your body into perfect bikini form. Georgia election officials will not continue to monitor Fulton County's future elections. Jon Rawl discusses the Peach State's status of having two Democratic U.S. senators. Also, EV automaker Rivian is led by a Melbourne, Florida, native: R.J. Scaringe
Neal Wooten, Alabama author of the non-fiction "With The Devil's Help," discusses his first true crime memoir. Hitchhiking over 2,000 miles is something "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short did in his teenage years. LSU and Tennessee battle today in an elimination game at the College World Series. And, Tropical Storm Bret has formed in the Atlantic Ocean and is churning westward.
People with their bare butt showing is a trend that needs to go away, at least that's what host Jon Rawl thinks. Find out about the Great Seal of the United States, Confederate Gen. Stand Watie, and the reason behind Juneteenth in "Southern History Showcase." Also, former Oklahoma State golfer Wyndham Clark wins his first major with a 1-stroke victory at the 123rd U.S. Open at Los Angeles Country Club.
Father's Day is Sunday; and thanks to WalletHub we have the best states for working dads. The Juneteenth holiday is Monday, and we discover the origins of the black civil rights hymn "Lift Every Voice And Sing." Also, LSU, TCU and Tennessee are among the teams that begin play this weekend in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska..
Jason Nall, host of "Winning Streak Weekly" and owner of College Tour X, stops by to preview this weekend's U.S. Open, golf's third major of the year. The Southeastern Conference unveiled the 2024 football schedule Wednesday evening, as it readies for the additions of Texas and Oklahoma that season. Plus, Nashville just wrapped up hosting the annual CMA Fest. We have info on Kelsea Balllerini, Garth Brooks, and more.
Donald Trump was arraigned Tuesday in federal court in Miami, charged with 37 counts of illegally possessing classified material at his Florida home. Megan Hedwall discusses the forthcoming Milwaukee debate Trump and other Republican hopefuls will participate in. And, we have two Best-ofs to share: Best Beer Cities and Best North Carolina Beaches.
Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," weighs in on Canadian wildfires that have affected the airspace of the South. Controlled burns are one way to prevent deadly and costly wildfires from happening. Donald Trump will be indicted today in federal court in Miami. Also, the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is the final entry from the region to make it to Omaha's College World Series.
A deadly shooting Sunday night has left three dead and three injured in Annapolis, Maryland. SouthernLiving.com has a delicious "Old-School Squash Casserole" that sounds perfect for summer. Also, the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles are among the college baseball teams headed to Omaha for the 2023 College World Series.
Jim "Pee Wee" Martin fought in World War II as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. Before he died in 2022 at the age of 101, Martin joined Nashville singer-songwriter Karen Waldrup to co-write a song about his D-Day experience, "Normandy." Oklahoma captures its third-straight national championship in women's college softball. Also, Paul Hare teaches us about mutual funds and the different classes of mutual funds in this week's Southern Financial Report.
Overtraining is something Southerners need to be aware of when kicking their exercise routine into high gear. Fitness trainer and "Y'all Show" co-host Megan Hedwall explains. Vrbo® tips for home hosts are included in this week's "Southern Business Report." Yelp® is back at it with a Top 100 ranking of the Best Donut Shops. Also, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is among a contingent of influential people headed to the Nation's Capital to lobby lawmakers on NIL reforms.
Ira Wallace is a Florida native that has penned helpful gardening books. She discusses different varieties of collard greens in this week's Southern Book Report. Mike Pence files paperwork to be a Republican contender for president in the 2024 election. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short returns to discuss the success, and failure, of Southern college baseball teams. And, it is the 79th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
Several small plane crashes around the region take lives over the weekend, including the loss of four on a plane that sent alerts in the nation's capital. Vanderbilt Health has teamed up with the Commodores' bowling team to craft a special veggie pizza. Also, Megan Hedwall shares a list of items intended to make our lives easier – but actually may be a hindrance.
President Biden has a debt ceiling bill to sign after the U.S. Senate easily passes legislation. Paul Hare shares thoughts on how this will affect the financial future of the country. Cher recorded "For What It's Worth" in 1969 at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in 1969. We pay tribute to the historic studio used for that session. Also, the "Top Food Dishes In Mississippi" includes fried pickles, Delta tamales, and Mississippi Mud Pie.
June has arrived, and now many major corporations across the country will celebrate the LGBTQ community's "Pride Month." Following the pushback of Bud Light and Target, will Southerners who object to the marketing campaign stage their own conservative boycott? Hosts Jon Rawl and Megan Hedwall discuss. Also, North Carolinians will gather this weekend for the Livermush Festival in Marion, North Carolina. Also, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy leads a commanding passage of a debt ceiling bill.
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience media liaison Liliana Tschanett outlines how those affected by natural disasters can receive financial help from the federal government. Megan Hedwall reports on sunscreen do's and don'ts, as summer is just a few away. Twitter lights up with discussion on the Confederate flag. And, we hear from Alabama's Nick Saban at the SEC's spring meeting in Destin, Florida.
Georgia Bulldogs baseball coach Scott Stricklin is dismissed, as 10 other SEC schools get their tickets punched to the NCAA postseason. "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short returns, where he fills us in on what he's been doing since he last appeared on the show. Also, Kenny Chesney makes a surprise appearance at The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package in Perdido Key, Florida.
The 1994 song "50,000 Names," by Jamie O'Hara, is a fitting song on this Memorial Day weekend. Paul Hare, of The Hare Financial Group, helps explain the looming debt ceiling showdown in Washington, D.C. Also, the Super Regionals of Women's College Softball includes Texas at Tennessee, and Clemson at Oklahoma.
Megan Hedwall reports on the strange, bizarre and sometimes humorous laws that are on the books of the 16 states of the South. Country music singer Travis Denning marries the daughter of "Life's A Dance"s singer John Michael Montgomery. Also, the Ron Desantis presidential announcement was an epic disaster Wednesday night.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters the 2024 race for president. We have a ranking of the best hamburger joints in the South. Megan Hedwall reports on the most common undergraduate degrees being awarded across the region in 2023. Also, four SEC baseball teams are eliminated after Day 1 of the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.
Miley Cyrus says she's not fond of touring. North Carolina slam writer Junious Ward has released a new book of poetry, "Composition." The Denver Nuggets advance to to the NBA Finals for the first time, after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers. And, a sheriff's deputy in Scott County, Kentucky, is killed in the line of duty.
WagWalking.com has the top dog names for 2022.. Megan Hedwall shares the top titles for Fido in the 16 Southern states. Southern legends Patrick Henry and Jim Thorpe were born during this week in Southern history. Brooks Koepka captures his third PGA Championship. Plus, we tell you all about Cochon de Lait, and a recipe for cooking this Louisiana-infused Cajun pulled pork.
Hernando de Soto died this week in 1542. We "discover" more about the Spanish explorer and his impact on the region's history. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) launches an ad campaign as he nears a presidential bid in 2024. Florida-based Publix has eight new summertime ice cream flavors. Plus, the final weekend of college baseball's regular season includes a Top 25 battle between Kentucky and Florida.
Becca Schaffran was once a missionary based in the East African nation of Tanzania. She discusses her experience with hosts Jon Rawl and Megan Hedwall. Legislators in South Carolina now debate whether the state will revise its abortion laws. CollegeTourX's Jason Nall helps preview the 105th PGA Championship. And, we have a wide assortment of fun festivals across the region this weekend, including The Arkansas Elvis Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
PepsiCo has introduced Starry as a lemon-lime rival to Sprite. Megan Hedwall tells us more about the new drink, including the bad side of soft drinks. The Denver Nuggets, behind Nikola Jokic's latest triple-double, beat the Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals. And, Daniel Cameron easily wins Kentucky's GOP primary, and will now challenge incumbent Andy Beshear for governor in November's general election.
Kardea Brown is a Southern-based Food Network personality and the author of "The Way Home," a book full of Gullah recipes. Donald Trump feels some vindication after John Durham's report outlines how the FBI sabotaged his 2016 presidential election. Plus, former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts receives his master's degree from the University of Oklahoma.
On this date 30 years ago, former U.S. president Ronald Reagan was the commencement speaker for the Class of 1993 at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. "The Y'all Show" host Jon Rawl was a cadet receiving his diploma that day on the Charleston, S.C., campus, and he shares the impact of that day. Also, Megan Hedwall joins Rawl for a conversation about the impact the 40th president had on the country and world. Plus, the conference finals are now set for the NBA Playoffs: Heat-Celtics, and Lakers-Nuggets.
Country singer Jimmie Allen has a rape claim leveled against him. As a result, he is scratched from the CMA Music Festival lineup. On this date in 1984 Lionel Richie's "Hello" hit No. 1 . Plus, awards shows were held Thursday for the Academy of Country Music and the 2023 Blues Music Awards.
The Trump-era Title 42 restriction ends at midnight, as thousands of illegal immigrants will now be allowed to cross into the U.S. Megan Hedwall reports on what this mass influx of immigrants means to the country. Morgan Wallen' s voice problem has forced him to cancel tonight's appearance on the ACM Awards. Also, fun festivals this weekend include a strawberry festival for each third of Tennessee.
A jury in New York City finds Donald Trump guilty of sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll. A writer for TheGrio.com deep fries a deep subject: What is your favorite piece of chicken? Also, Jon Rawl and Megan Hedwall, a former mayor in Tennessee, have an informative session about how to enter politics.
Kat Robinson has penned the new tasty read "The Great Arkansas Pie Book," and it hits bookstores today. The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat each take a 3-1 lead in their respective playoff series. Also, we find out which Southern states have the most quitters.
Back again from the ashes, Jon Rawl hosts "The Y'all Show" from new flagship radio station SuperTalk 93.1 FM. On this reboot, we share the news of two tragic events in Texas that took the lives of many over the weekend. The 149th Kentucky Derby included one heckuva finish. Also, Megan Hedwall makes her debut in Hour 3, where fitness and cookies and cream ice cream are hot topics.
Mushrooms, Bluegrass Music and Chinese Lanterns are all being feted this first weekend of January. In Monroe, Louisiana, a Dollar General employee is being charged with manslaughter after shooting a would-be robber. Also, a social media post about grits.
Bryce Mott joins Jon Rawl to discuss the Top 25 of college basketball, which includes the College of Charleston, Auburn, TCU and Alabama. A new Louisiana law makes it impossible for minors to access online pornography. Also, Southern food personality Paula Deen has closed a location of her eponymous restaurant chain in Panama City, Florida.
AL.com has authored an article about the 12 restaurants to visit in Alabama throughout 2023. An influx of illegal immigrants is hitting the Florida Keys. Plus, is Jim Harbaugh thinking about leaving the Michigan Wolverines for the NFL's Carolina Panthers?
For the first time in over a year, "The Y'all Show" is back on the airwaves. Longtime host Jon Rawl welcomes calls and texts, as listeners have things to say about Kevin McCarthy's attempt to gain the Speaker of the House gavel in the new US congress. Also, it was a wild New Year's weekend for college football bowl games.
The final "Y'all Kickoff Show" for the 2021 season looks at the big bowl games and CFP action from Dec. 29, 2021 until Jan. 10, 2022. Can No. 1 Alabama win its 19th national championship. Or, will upstart Cincinnati put a shocker on Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. Plus, "General Gridiron" humorous take on the postseason fun.
Bowl season begins on Dec. 17 in the Caribbean, as MTSU and Toledo the college football postseason going with the Bahamas Bowl. "General Gridiron" puts his humorous spin on the fun with a look at most of the 42 FBS bowl games taking place. Plus, No. 1 Alabama coach Nick Saban discusses the inclusion of newcomers to the College Football Playoff.
The undefeated No. 4 Cincinnati Bearcats host Houston for the AAC title this championship Saturday of college football. Also, the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs are in Atlanta and hope to conquer the SEC with a win over No. 3 Alabama. Wake Forest and Pittsburgh fight for the ACC title in Charlotte. Plus, an update on the second round lineup of the 2021 FCS Playoffs.
Rivalry Weekend includes Top 5s Ohio State and Michigan in "The Game." The winner of this one at "The Big House" will continue on toward Big Ten and CFP supremacy. In the South, the Iron Bowl includes No. 3 Alabama on the Plains against a bunch of Auburn Tigers looking for an upset. Clemson and South Carolina should have a close game in the Palmetto Bowl. Also, Big 12 archrivals Oklahoma and Oklahoma State clash in Bedlam.
Select teams will have a chance to claim a conference title this Week 12 of college football. Veteran coaches Mike Leach (Mississippi State) and Dabo Swinney (Clemson) talk before their teams hit the gridiron. Also, games to watch this weekend include Michigan State at Ohio State, Wake Forest at Clemson, and Virginia at Pittsburgh.
Lee Corso might have to put his seersucker suit and bowtie back on, as ESPN College GameDay returns to Oxford for Texas A&M's big SEC West fight with Mississippi. There's a terrific ACC Atlantic game this 11th week of college football: N.C. State visits Wake Forest for supremacy in that division. Also, Oklahoma and Baylor meet, Mississippi State is on the Plains to play Auburn, and Iowa and Minnesota have a rivalry game for the Floyd of Rosedale pig trophy.
Aggieland hosts Week 10's only Top 25 contest, as No. 13 Auburn tries to keep a win streak going against No. 14 Texas A&M. Also in the Lone Star State, TCU will try to get past this week's firing of Gary Patterson and beat their "Revivalry" rival, the No. 12 Baylor Bears. The "Y'all Kickoff Show" this week also contains news on a new coach for the Georgia Southern Eagles; and North Carolina coach Mack Brown is brainstorming about the playoff as No. 9 Wake Forest is Kenan Stadium-bound.
The Cocktail Party rivalry is renewed in Jacksonville, as No. 1 Georgia clashes with Florida. Also in the SEC, Top 20 teams face-off on the Plains: Auburn hosts Mississippi. The Big Ten's Michigan Wolverines are in East Lansing this ninth weekend of college football for a Paul Bunyan Trophy Top 10 contest with the Michigan State Spartans. This week's "Y'all Kickoff Show" also has an FCS preview of the McNeese Cowboys' trip to Strawberry Stadium to skirmish with the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.
Week 8 of college football includes the rivalry game between Tennessee and No. 4 Alabama. Conner Smith, a Nashville singer/songwriter, has the perfect song for Big Orange fans this weekend. Elsewhere on the "Y'all Kickoff Show," Oregon and UCLA have a College GameDay production, newly-fired Ed Orgeron takes his LSU Tigers to the Grove and Mississippi, and the undefeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons go out of conference and to the Hudson as they visit Army.
The top new TV shows and movies available for download in October are relayed. After securing her first No. 1 on the country music chart, Lainey Wilson is calling out the fellows. The National Insurance Crime Bureau releases its annual "Hot Wheels" report, a break down of the most-stolen vehicles in the country. Also, the ACC Report this week includes info on Virginia's Harvard-educated running back, Devin Darrington.
Multiple law enforcement officers lose their lives across the South during the past few days. The Atlanta Braves take a 2-0 NLCS lead in the best-of-seven series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Georgia is the unanimous No. 1 in college football. Plus, "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short reflects on LSU's dismissal of head football coach Ed Orgeron; as well as the death of Missouri-born actress Betty Lynn, who portrayed "Thelma Lou" on "The Andy Griffith Show."
Youth hunters in many Southern states get the chance to hunt deer before the grown-ups. Fishing and hunting expert Craig Faulkner explains. There are plenty of fall festivals this weekend across the region. Also, Hour 1's "Y'all Kickoff Show" looks at the Oklahoma State at Texas contest, Mississippi's climb to Rocky Top and Tennessee, and the Battle of Unbeatens Between The Hedges: Kentucky at Georgia.
Trace Adkins, Luke Bryan and rapper Pitbull team up for a brand new song, "Where The Country Girls At." There are plenty of mid-October festivals taking place across the South this weekend. Also, college football's big games this Week 6 include Arkansas at Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas meeting at the Cotton Bowl, and The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Georgia at Georgia. Hour 1's "Y'all Kickoff Show" breaks down the collegiate gridiron fun.
Barbecue and football are combining for the offensive line of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Jon Rawl and Matt Heermans, aka "The Barbecue Barrister," have fun relaying the story of Mission BBQ and the ACC gridiron program. Heermans also previews Saturdays "Red River Rivalry" contest between the Big 12's Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners. Plus, Blake Shelton doesn't forget to send 52nd birthday wishes to his new bride, Gwen Stefani.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady makes history in a triumphant return to New England. The 5-0 Kentucky Wildcats make one grand entrance into this week's AP college football poll. It was a violent and deadly weekend across the region. Also, the "Toccopola Storyteller" reflects on his return to covering college football games after a 20-year gap. He also shares the news of a Filipino man appearing on the October cover of Playboy.
October's arrival means Hour 1's "Y'all Kickoff Show" has big games in the SEC going down this Saturday: No. 2 Georgia hosts No. 8 Arkansas, and No. 1 Alabama welcomes No. 12 Mississippi to Bryant-Denny Stadium. Blues maestro Sugaray Rayford and his "Big Mama's Soul Food" is a tune that'll whet the appetite. Also, there are plenty of weekend festivals across the South.
JT Daniels should be ready to go when the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs host the No. 8 Arkansas Razorbacks this weekend. The SEC Report also looks at the big matchups across the conference. We tease a few of the 45 exciting festivals and events across Alabama this fall. Country music superstar Alan Jackson announces he has a rare nerve condition; while his fellow Georgia country crooner Zac Brown reveals he's tested positive for COVID-19. Also, the beautiful early morning scenes of coastal South Carolina's Grand Strand.
The alleged killer of a Florida sheriff's deputy is apprehended. Maryland officials decide to make all of the state's high school football teams eligible for the postseason. Jon Rawl experienced a first: bubble gum stuck in his bed. How do you remedy bubble gum that's stuck on clothing, or bed sheets? Plus, a salute to South Carolina's mustard-based barbecue sauce – and its historic cabbage palmetto tree.
Travel + Leisure has revealed 25 luxury resorts in the Bahamas, Bermuda and throughout the Caribbean that Southerners should flock to in the winter months. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Carolina Panthers do a little trading of players to beef their chances. The ACC Report includes audio from the two Daves: Dave Clawson of Wake Forest, and Dave Doeren of N.C. State. Also, President Donald Trump has a "Save America" rally in Perry, Ga.
Travel ball is a major investment for a lot of kids and parents alike across the South. Jon Rawl and "Toccopola Storyteller" have a less than flattering take on the trend that affects various sports. Short also weighs in on the anniversary of the Warren Commission's 1964 report, which was intended to be the definitive source for President Kennedy's 1963 assassination in Dallas. Also, college football's big moves – and a historic kick sends the Baltimore Ravens to 2-1 in the NFL.
Virginia native Ella Fitzgerald and Louisiana's legendary Louis Armstrong had the timely duet "Autumn In New York" in the 1950s. The Textile Bowl features the Clemson Tigers at the N.C. State Wolfpack, while the Iron Skillet Battle pits SMU against TCU. Another tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Plus, Craig Faulkner talks bowhunting on his post-COVID-19 return to the "Fishing Forecast."
The U.S. Department of Education releases the 2021 "National Blue Ribbon Schools," and we discuss the more than 100 schools across 16 Southern states that are highlighted. Luke Doty is taking the quarterback reigns at South Carolina as the Gamecocks prepare for the home SEC opener against 3-0 Kentucky. Plus, Texas country music songstress RaeLynn releases a new duet with Mitchell Tenpenny, "Get That All The Time."
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a Mississippi case that may affect the historic Roe vs. Wade ruling. Today's ACC Report includes Miami Hurricanes coach Manny Diaz discussing his 1-2 team. Georgia-raised RuPaul becomes the Emmy Awards' top winner for a person of color. Plus, Travel + Leisure has four Southern towns listed in its new "The 10 Best Small Towns To Retire In the U.S." feature.
Confederate Gen. Nathan B. Forrest (1821–1877) is reburied in Columbia, Tenn., after officials in Memphis spent many years and many millions of dollars getting his grave relocated from the West Tennessee city. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short discusses the media's failure to cover the Forrest reburial. Short also chats with Jon Rawl about persimmon trees in the South. We look back at the weekend's NFL and college football fun. Plus, how each Southern state compares with credit card debt.
Zydeco music gets a "Y'all Show" salute, as "They Stole My Chicken" from Keith Frank and The Soileau Zydeco Band gets a spin on this end of the week showcase. Hour 1 is the "Y'all Kickoff Show," a look at the Week 3 action across the college football universe. Plus, we rewind to August for a "Fishing Forecast" encore.
Nick Saban discusses the quarterbacks his No. 1 Alabama team faces when the Crimson Tide floods The Swamp and the University of Florida this Saturday. Kenny Chesney is producing a SEC Network salute to the legendary radio voices of the conference. Back in her native Sooner State, Reba McEntire and boyfriend Rex Linn get stuck on the second floor of a historic building in Atoka, Okla. Also, U.S. News & World Report's "Best College Rankings" for 2021 is released.
Hurricane Nicholas storms the Texas Gulf Coast early Tuesday with Category 1 winds. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans is back in the saddle and talking grilling for those Texans and Louisianans toughing it out without electricity. Heermans also talks Big 12 football, as the Cowboys of Oklahoma State get ready for a long cattle drive to Boise State. Also, a website dives further into the labor shortage crisis currently going on in America.
The Netflix teen drama series "Outer Banks" is filmed in Charleston, S.C., and it's one of the streaming service's hottest downloads. 39-year-old pop star Britney Spears and 27-year-old actor boyfriend Sam Asghari are now engaged. Plus, why food costs going up across the nation. A CNBC report explains the reason.
NFL Week 1 action included a New Orleans Saints domination over the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Texans emerging as the AFC South's only 1-0 team. The fancy gas station Buc-ees® is known for great food, as one Alabama journalist critiques the sandwiches. Also, Nicholas, the 14th-named tropical storm of the season, is tracking towards Texas' Gulf coast.
The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America is remembered by host Jon Rawl with a playing of Alan Jackson's "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" and the Andrew Jessip Project's "United We Stand." Trace Adkins will star in a new country music-themed series airing on FOX alongside Susan Sarandon. Also, the "Y'all Kickoff Show" highlights Saturday's primetime contest at Razorback Stadium: Texas at Arkansas.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) CEO Thomas Fanning discusses cybersecurity with The Cipher Brief in our Southern business news spotlight. Florida State football coach Mike Norvell answers questions about his 0-1 team going for it on fourth down in a nail-biting game Sunday against Notre Dame. Also, a nearly blind 75-year-old golfer on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina knocks in his first hole-in-one.
Three adults and a 3-month-old baby are senselessly murdered by a Marine veteran in Polk County, Fla., over the long Labor Day weekend. What are some aggravating, downright inconsiderate things, that happen on airplane flights? The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide appear to be without one of their key playmakers going forward. Also, a look at Southern political happenings.
The Y'all Kickoff Show commences for the 2021 college football season, as Hour 1 is all about the SEC, ACC, Big 12, AAC, FCS and more. The Alabama Crimson Tide wrap the 44-city tour across the South. Discover the potential speed bumps for Nick Saban's No. 1 football team, the array of famous Alabama alumni, and the great traditions at The Capstone. Also, Dolly Parton's 1980 classic "9 To 5" is a great song for Labor Day 2021.
The Clemson Tigers enter the 2021 season ranked as high as No. 2. We learn about Dabo Swinney's roster, the road ahead for Clemson, and the traditions and famous alumni of the historic land-grant college in South Carolina. Ray Stevens announces his CabaRay theater will open again in Nashville after being shut down for more than a year by COVID-19. Plus, festivals across the region this Labor Day weekend.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn., gets canceled at the last minute due to flooding from Hurricane Ida. Cowbells and cheese are some of the traditions of Mississippi State. We hear from Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach, as his SEC West representative preps for the season opener against Louisiana Tech. Also, tips on how to keep your child from being sent home to quarantine.
Pimento cheese sandwiches are a tasty treat for many Southerners. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans discusses a Yall.com pimento cheese sandwich recipe, one perfect tor tailgating at college football games this opening weekend. The Oklahoma Sooners have captured multiple national championships in football, in addition to having a prestigious university, dynamic alumni and a bevy of great traditions. Also, the death toll climbs from Hurricane Ida's strike upon Louisiana and Mississippi.
Hurricane Ida blasts coastal Louisiana with 150 mph winds. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his memories of deadly hurricanes hitting the Pelican State. He also reviews the 1957 Peter Graves film "Bayou" and discusses the handling of cremated remains by the U.S. Postal Service with host Jon Rawl. Ed Orgeron and his LSU Tigers are today's featured college football program. Plus, tips to safely work a generator during scary weather.
President Joe Biden speaks at The White House after deadly bomb blasts in Afghanistan kill at least a dozen U.S. soldiers and injure many more. The 2021 forecast, famous players, great alumni and traditions of both the Georgia Bulldogs and Florida State Seminoles are showcased. Arkansas native Justin Moore notches his tenth No. 1 single, "We Didn't Have Much." Also, we have 16 great weekend festivals set to take place across Dixie.
Mack Brown, Sam Howell and the North Carolina Tar Heels are ranked in the Top 10 and are set for a big season of college football. We highlight UNC's football history, famous alumni and traditions at Keenan Stadium. Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson has a new back that debuts at No. 2 on the New York Times' Best Sellers list. Also, KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas, reports on the school bus driver shortage going on in the Lone Star State and the rest of America.
Herschel Walker plans to run in 2022 as a U.S. Senate candidate in Georgia against current senator Raphael Warnock. The Auburn Tigers are today's featured college. Discover the rich history, famous alumni and traditions of the Tigers and the Loveliest Village. Should turkey hunters in Mississippi have their hunting season adjusted? Also, proud Texan and home improvement TV star Chip Gaines (Magnolia Network) is cutting his hair for St. Jude.
What is the endgame for countries like China, Germany and even the United States? The "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short gets philosophical this week with his answer on future global affairs. The 2021 schedule, famous alumni and great traditions of both the Kentucky Wildcats and Oklahoma State Cowboys are featured. Also, we learn about the "Cantaloupe Queen" Ruby Lundy, who's been a local fixture for more than 50 years in Aiken, S.C.
President Joe Biden speaks at The White House about the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan. The Virginia Cavaliers are today's stop on the collegiate voyage across Dixie. We hear UVA head coach Bronco Mendenhall talk about his 2021 team; and we learn about the rich history, distinguished alumni, and traditions of the Hoos. One of Bill Clinton's favorite songs is Mahalia Jackson's rendition of "Take My Hand, Precious Lord." Plus, Southern outdoorsman Craig Faulkner talks squirrel hunting and bowhunting on his "Fishing Forecast."
Kool-Aid McKinstry, a freshman cornerback on the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, inks a marketing deal with the other Kool-Aid. The Texas A&M Aggies are today's featured school. Jimbo Fisher previews his preseason Top 10 Aggie football team; and we learn about the many traditions of Aggieland. A new hurricane (Grace) churns in the tropics. Also, veteran Texas author Sandra Brown pens the current No. 3 New York Times Best Seller in fiction, "Blind Tiger."
98-year-old Mississippi native Walter Reaves has one heckuva birthday party. His daughter, Perlene, tells his amazing story. More than 1,000 public school students in Nashville are in quarantine as COVID-19 sucker-punches Music City. Jeff Foxworthy and the boss of Waffle House are both alumni of Georgia Tech – now that's pretty dang Southern! We hear Geoff Collins talk about his 2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team. And speaking of bugs, learn about the biting "season" of horse-flies.
Jerry Short joins the show for a special "Toccopola Storyteller" report. Short and host Jon Rawl discuss the embarrassing, humiliating takeover in Afghanistan by the Taliban. Tropical Storm Fred slams into the Florida Panhandle with 65 mph winds. Shane Beamer and the South Carolina Gamecocks are today's spotlight school. Plus, former sorority "dad" Short shares his person insight into Greek life.
Fishing and hunting shows are not all that they seem. "Fishing Forecast" star Craig Faulkner shares his thoughts on the outdoors choices on TV, including Atlanta Braves great Chipper Jones's "Major League Bowhunter." The Florida Keys are on standby as Tropical Disturbance George heads to the Sunshine State. Also, we learn about famous alumni of the University of Mississippi, expectations for Lane Kiffin's 2021 season, hear Rebel-centric songs from The Lexington Brothers, and share more of the special attributes of Ole Miss and Oxford, Miss.
Chris Davis, Baltimore Orioles home run slugger and a native Texan, announces his retirement from baseball. The Maryland Terrapins aim for the postseason under third-year coach Mike Locksley. Discover the famous alumni and traditions of the College Park, Md.-based member of the Big Ten Conference. Also, a look a festivals across the South, including the bicentennial celebration of Jackson, Tenn.
Molly Sims is the top-ranked alumnus of Vanderbilt University. We tout Sims' school as the Commodores are today's latest stop on the pigskin tour of the South. Tropical Storm Fred has formed in the Caribbean and appears to be headed toward Florida. CNBC helps us understand why there is a global computer chip shortage. Also, we have the New York Times Best Sellers Top 5.
The U.S. Senate passes the much-debated $1 trillion infrastructure bill. COVID-19 cases surge across the South, as Arkansas reaches levels not yet seen. Manny Diaz enters a third season coaching his hometown Miami Hurricanes. We hear from the 47-year-old coach; and learn about his 2021 team, UM history, famous alumni, and the traditions of the Coral Gables, Fla., private institution. Also, Reba McEntire is quite the birdwatcher and photographer.
Facebook has been in the censorship and putting customers in virtual "jail" business over the last year. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his own battle with the high-tech company. Richmond Flowers was a tremendous football and track star at Tennessee in the 1960s. He was just interviewed on the "Saturday Sports Roundup." Plus, learn about 2021 expectations for Flowers' alma mater as Josh Heupel takes over a struggling Volunteers football team.
N.C. State is today's stop on the collegiate tour across the South. Wolfpack head coach Dave Doeren and quarterback Devin Leary brief us on the ACC program. The Nicholasville (Ky.) Police Department gets creative in the summer months. Country music legend George Jones and boxing great George Foreman teamed up for the knockout, "I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair." Also, "The Suicide Squad" hits theaters this weekend.
Selena Gomez fires back at bad humor aimed at organ transplants. The Texas-raised pop singer and actress received a kidney after a battle with lupus. Miranda Lambert releases a new single, "Tequila Does." Matthew McConaughey is ranked the most famous alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, as we discuss the 2021 football schedule for Texas Longhorns football, hear from new coach Steve Sarkisian, and highlight the colorful traditions of UT.
Sharks make the news on both Southern fronts; the Atlantic beach of Hilton Head Island has a shark attack and a whopper of a hammerhead is caught off Navarre Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast. The rich history of Virginia Tech Hokies football is celebrated. Plus, thoughts on Justin Fuente's ACC Coastal program headed into the new season. Also, Donald Trump-themed books are atop the New York Times' Best-sellers list for non-fiction.
Davila's BBQ in Seguin, Texas, has been firing-up tasty Texas brisket and more since 1959. Third-generation pitmaster Adrian Davila shares the family's vaquero roots, menu items, and more. We learn about the game-day traditions, Homecoming, M-I-Z-Z-O-U and the 2021 slate for Missouri Tigers football. Plus, host Jon Rawl relies on Sammi Smith's 1971 classic "Help Me Make It Through The Night" to get through his own tumultuous night.
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) issues a mask mandate for his state as the Delta variant of COVID-19 wreaks havoc across the South. Dan Mullen's rebuild of the Florida Gators is in effect. We learn about UF's upcoming football schedule, traditions and famous Gator alumni. We also squeeze in the scoop on ACC Coastal member Duke, as graduate student quarterback Gunnar Holmberg is ready for his chance with the Blue Devils. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares info on "lone star" ticks and their potential to spread disease. Plus, two Tesla-driving vacationers unexpectedly drop by the "Y'all Show" to discuss their Southern food and music pilgrimage.
Nobody's Girl is an Austin-based music act releasing a new eponymous album. Nobody's Girl member BettySoo discusses the trio of talented Southern women. Texas Tech is the latest stop on the "Y'all Show" collegiate tour. Discover gridiron greats for the Red Raiders, famous alumni, and the history of "Raider Red." Plus, festivals celebrating arts, mango and even testicles are being held this last weekend of July.
Dan Patrick and Paul Finebaum discuss the Oklahoma-Texas to SEC saga. The Biden Administration will announce all federal employees must be vaccinated. Southern hater Mark R. Levin has the No. 1 New York Times Bestseller for non-fiction, "American Marxism." Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and new Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea speak at their respective conference media days. Also, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons are today's stop on our collegiate tour across Dixie.
Kanye West appears to have a new residence, Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. What is Miranda Lambert's go-to dish at her Casa Rosa Nashville? We visit the Arkansas Razorbacks and West Virginia Mountaineers today on the journey across the South's college towns. Also, the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns both serve notice to the Big 12 that they intend to go elsewhere.
Tabasco® is a popular brand of hot sauce; and "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has just ventured to Avery Island, La., to report on this unique, Southern icon. College football coaches Nick Saban (Alabama), Mike Norvell (Florida State), Eliah Drinkwitz (Missouri) and David Cutcliffe (Duke) speak at their respective media days. Also, we learn about team, tradition, and famous alumni of the Baylor Bears and the Louisville Cardinals.
Ashley Steenson highlights her new feature story posted on Yall.com, "The Mississippi Delta: One-Of-A-Kind History And Food." TCU has a proud history of academic and athletic success. Veteran coach Gary Patterson and the Horned Frogs are spotlighted today on our collegiate tour across Dixie. And we hear from seven top SEC football players as coverage from Media Days 2021 continues in Hoover, Ala.
Texas billionaire Jeff Bezos successfully reaches the edge of space on this 52nd anniversary of man walking on the moon. SEC coaches Kirby Smart, Josh Heupel, Mark Stoops and Lane Kiffin are part of Day 2 at the 2021 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Former SEC head coach Gus Malzahn is now coaching the UCF Knights. And today's journey across college football drops by Orlando to highlight Central Florida's newest thrill ride: UCF Knights Football and the program's traditions.
Statistics show a spike in crime currently among the region's youth. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has endured his own crime spree at the hand of juveniles. SEC coaches and players are gathering in Hoover, Ala., this week for SEC Media Days. Today we hear from Florida coach Dan Mullen, new South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, and LSU's Ed Orgeron. Also, the Alabama A&M Bulldogs are today's college football tour stop.
The Open Championship teed-off Thursday, and College Tour X director Jason Nall reports on the leaderboard after Round 1 in Sandwich, England. A former Georgia Bulldog and a former Texas Longhorn are hovering near the top of golf's final major of 2021. Johnny Horton's 1960 "Battle Of Bull Run" helps memorialize the Civil War battle that happened this week in 1861. Also, the Navy Midshipmen are today's stop on The Y'all Show's 44-college preseason showcase.
Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley speaks at Big 12 Media Days in Arlington, Texas. We drop by Hattiesburg today as the Southern Miss Golden Eagles are the latest visit on our 44-town swing of Southern colleges. We hear from USM's new football coach, and discover Jimmy Buffett's connection to the school. Burgeoning pop singer SHAB grew up in Iran, before moving to the United States. She now calls Dallas home, where the "Spell On Me" songstress describes the benefit of Southern hospitality. Plus, there's a full lineup of weekend festivals across Dixie.
Travel writer Anne Braly discusses her recent Yall.com entertainment and food pilgrimage to Copperhill and Ducktown in Tennessee, and nearby McCaysville, Ga. Eighteen snakes are discovered beneath an Augusta, Ga., couple's bed. Tulane linebacker Dorian Williams helps preview the 2021 Green Wave football team, as the New Orleans-based university opens its season at home against FBS power Oklahoma. We also learn about the tremendous history, traditions and famous alumni of Tulane University.
Coastal Carolina had one of the most amazing seasons of any team in recent history. The Chanticleers finished 11-1 in 2020, ranked in the Top 15, and head coach Jamey Chadwell was named AP's college Coach of the Year. Jon Rawl takes us to Conway, S.C., to celebrate the Chants' forthcoming season, CCU's gameday tradition, and famous alumni. Matt Heermans is back to look at the pluses and minuses of grills. Plus, "Black Widow" is a monster success.
Georgia law enforcement officials arrest a man in connection to the gruesome Fourth of July slayings of three men on a Kennesaw golf course. East Carolina Pirates football is today's stop on our 44-city tour of Southern college football. Discover how Mike Houston's team looks to get back to a bowl game for the first time in years; and how "Purple Haze" blares from the speakers of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium when ECU hits the field. Also, this week marks the anniversary of when British forces abandoned Savannah, Ga., in 1782.
The O'Kaysions had a Top 5 smash in 1968 with "Girl Watcher." The co-writer of that hit and a founding member of the North Carolina-based Beach Music band, Wayne Pittman, died this week at the age of 76. The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are today's featured college football destination. We share a new survey of the country's Top 10 fast food restaurants. Also, an encore feature from Matthew McConaughey.
The Memphis Tigers are only two seasons removed from a New Year's Six bowl appearance. We preview Memphis' 2021 season, have thoughts from head coach Ryan Silverfield, and discuss the traditions and famous alums of the U of M. The Bearkats of Sam Houston State also get a little love on today's sports-centric show, as SHSU is fresh off their first FCS national championship title. Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King celebrate 40 years of friendship. Plus, the rescue search in Surfside, Fla., has now shifted into a recovery effort for victims of the Champlain Towers condo collapse.
Matthew McConaughey releases a video to help America celebrate its 245th birthday. "The Y'all Show" embarks on a 44-city tour of college programs and traditions; starting today with the resurgent UAB Blazers, the defending C-USA football champs that will soon open a brand new 47,000-seat stadium in downtown Birmingham. We have an update on Tropical Storm Elsa hitting the Florida Gulf Coast. Plus, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter celebrate 75 years of marriage.
Megan Fox, a Tennessee native that stars in the new film "Till Death," appears on NBC's "Today" with her three sons photobombing the interview. Elvis Presley's granddaughter, Riley Keough, talks with Jimmy Fallon about her new film, "Zola." Mississippi State wins the College World Series against Vanderbilt, giving the Bulldogs its first team national championship in school history. Plus, rockabilly legend Wanda Jackson will release her final album in August.
Lifest, A Party With A Purpose, will be a Christian-music centered festival in Bon Aqua, Tenn., in late July. Festival promoter John Martin Keith drops in to discuss the appearances by Michael W. Smith, Newsboys, Joe Nichols, and more. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares his thoughts on N.C. State Baseball being snubbed at the College World Series. Also, RTAOutdoorLiving.com has surveyed America's polarizing food opinions.
Hot dogs and steaks make for a delicious Fourth of July spread, and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans has timely tips for these two delicious options for the grill. The 'cue fun continues when host Jon Rawl shares the inaugural 29 inductees into the Alabama Barbecue Hall of Fame. Vanderbilt wins Game 1 of the College World Series championship series against Mississippi State. Also, strong Southern women Marjorie Greene (R-GA) and Nikki Fried (D-FL) are emerging political powerhouses.
N.C. State's baseball team is declared a 2021 national champion by Yall.com. "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short weighs in on NCAA's decision to kick the Wolfpack out of the 2021 College World Series in Omaha. SEC members Mississippi State and Vanderbilt now battle for baseball supremacy. Richard Mentor Johnson (1780–1850), the nation's ninth vice president and a native of Kentucky, is suddenly in the news. Also, leaders in Gulf Shores, Ala., are fighting shark-tooth and nail to keep a giant shark statute from being erected outside Alvin's Island novelty shop.
The death toll rises following Thursday's collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla. Today marks exactly six months until December 25. Tracy Byrd's "Merry Christmas From Texas, Y'all," and tips for early holiday shopping, will get you some much-needed summertime Yuletide cheer. Plus, deer stand maintenance is discussed on Craig Faulkner's weekly "Fishing Forecast" report.
Dove-winning Contemporary Christian group We The Kingdom do an exclusive interview from a Florida tour stop. Britney Spears speaks at a conservatorship hearing in California. Dolly Parton tracks down former Dollywood employee Carly Pearce to extend a membership invitation into the Grand Ole Opry. Plus, the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team wins in dramatic form to stay alive in the 2021 College World Series.
Kelly Lang, a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and a longtime singer-songwriter in the Nashville area, discusses her latest album, "Old Soul." The breast cancer survivor also fills us in on The Comedian XOXO, Lang's comedic alter-ego. Jonathan Leifheit's ACC Report includes junior season predictions for North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell. Also, several Southern states appear in a listing of the least patriotic states in the nation.
"Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets you ready for the Fourth of July with a graduate-level breakdown of what makes a delicious hamburger. He also takes time to update the 2021 College World Series action. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville has dozens of locations around the world that serve-up seafood, Cheeseburgers In Paradise, and Caribbean-inspired cocktails. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a unanimous decision that involves the NCAA.
Mrs. Pam drops in for a little Southern pick-me-up to get a new week started. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short returns to share his thoughts on the new Juneteenth holiday and Father's Day 2021. The Atlanta Hawks advance to the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs. Also, nine kids die in a fiery Alabama car crash as a result of Tropical Storm Claudette passing through South Alabama on Saturday.
Texas, N.C. State and Vanderbilt are among the six teams from the South making it to Omaha for the College World Series. Matt Heermans previews the chase for the NCAA's next baseball champion. West Virginia governor Jim Justice has named the Mountain's State vaccination awareness lottery after his own English Bulldog, "Babydog." A hot new Contemporary Christian act has their No. 1 single ("Holy Water") feted in our salute to great Southern musicmakers. Plus, a look at the region's most liberal and most conservative colleges.
Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops speaks to media at the inaugural Schlarman Strong golf tournament in Lexington. Twenty years ago Virginia native Phill Vassar hit the charts with a perfect tune for June, "Six-Pack Summer." A police officer in Holly Springs, Ga., is killed in the line of duty. Also, we share tips on how to avoid sunburn when enjoying the summer months.
Kenny Xu, author of "An Inconvenient Minority," discusses his new book that covers the current U.S. Supreme Court case of Asian Americans fighting discrimination from Harvard University's admissions department. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com, shares his thoughts on inbound transfers for various members of the conference. He also talks about N.C. State and Virginia's college baseball fortunes, as both schools have punched tickets to the College World Series. Also, Google Trends tracks the most searched spelling word in each Southern state.
Barbecue pellets are a convenient way to get smoke-infused taste into your grilling. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains. The U.S. Postal Service has more than 5,000 letter carriers bitten by dogs each year. Beyonce releases a birthday greeting for her 4-year-old twins. Virginia and Mississippi State are the last two college baseball teams punching their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, host Jon Rawl's funeral music playlist.
June 14 is not only Flag Day in the United States, but the date also marks the birthday of the U.S. Army and the 45th President of the United States: Palm Beach, Fla., resident Donald J. Trump. Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is weighing in on the likely expansion of 12 teams into the College Football Playoff. Plus, Jon Rawl shares memories from his weekend drive across Georgia.
Linda Martell, the first black woman to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, is honored Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards. Baltimore-born, Atlanta-raised David Hasselhoff records a PSA for Germans to get vaccinated. A woman in Florida swears a small dinosaur appeared in her backyard. Plus, a look at inbound transfers to SEC basketball programs.
Caroline Campbell, a South Carolina woman with Down syndrome, finishes hand-writing the entire Bible after a nearly 10-year effort. U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive Neil Bradley tells Yahoo Finance how the global pandemic has exacerbated the the nation's worker shortage. Late New Orleans musician Dr. John's 1972 album "The Night Tripper" will have a special vinyl re-release with June 12's Record Store Day across the region. Also, Jon Rawl has the latest softball and baseball news from the ACC.
Missouri actress Ellie Kemper (The Office, Bridesmaids) apologizes for attending a "racist" debutante ball in 1999. Florida State and Oklahoma bounce back to win four straight and now compete for softball's Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City. Katie Britt announces her run for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in 2022. Also, host Jon Rawl has some great memories of Middle Tennessee's Whitt's Barbecue and its tasty sandwich, pickle included.
Purple Cows and PPP (Payback Protection Program) loans are on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week. The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores are among the NCAA teams advancing to the Super Regionals of college baseball. Plus, Houston businessman "Mattress Mack" helps out Harris County residents with the donation of a new high-water rescue vehicle.
Nolton has just wrapped fifth grade and is ready for Summer 2021. The young Southerner co-hosts this special start of the solstice. HealthyHappyImpactful.com has a summer bucket list for kids, including playing board games. LSU picks off an offensive assistant from Arkansas for an open slot on Ed Orgeron's staff. Craig Faulkner's fishing forecast includes tips on preparing food plots for fall. Also, we learn about The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights."
HuffPost.com shares funny, everyday marriage Tweets. The SEC Spotlight includes audio from three Omaha-hopeful coaches: LSU's Paul Mainieri, Vanderbilt skipper Tim Corbin, and Tennessee coach Tony Vitello. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will seek re-election in 2022. Plus, country music hitmaker Randy Travis will release the album "Storms Of Life" on its 35th anniversary.
Richard V. Battle, an Austin, Texas-based author, discusses his 10th read, "Navigating Life's Journey." Louisiana's deep-Dixie junior senator, John Kennedy, announces he will run for reelection in 2022. An Advance Local writer pens "Clint Eastwood's 10 Best Movies Ranked," as the 91-year-old acting legend celebrates a birthday this week. Also, 247Sport.com's Jonathan Leifheit briefs us on a Clemson defensive star's transfer to Georgia; and Duke's capture of the ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte.
College baseball insider Matt Heermans surveys the field of 64 teams that will be competing for a chance to go to Omaha. Heermans also relays his rib feast from the long holiday weekend. Speaking of Memorial Day, host Jon Rawl shares his research of how roughly 75 percent of America's largest companies failed to recognize the country's most solemn day on their respective Twitter accounts. Also, it is the state of Tennessee's 225th birthday – and Gov. Bill Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys are ready to celebrate.
Memorial Day 2021 arrives. The Statler Brothers' 1989 hit "More Than A Name On A Wall" honors the 58,000 American servicemen that died in the Vietnam War. Fishing fanatic Craig Faulkner casts a report on Memorial Day Weekend boating safety. Arkansas and Texas are off to great starts their respective college baseball conference tournaments. Plus, a breakdown of Stacker.com's article on the best school districts in each state.
Moe's Original Bar B Que operations manager Hunter Whitfield discusses the 52-franchise barbecue chain founded in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in the 1980s. Joe Holloway drops by Hour 1 to update the SEC Baseball Tournament action – and the first national championship ever earned by one of the Magnolia State's SEC institutions. Also, we have the fun analysis of "10 Country Summer Songs," which includes Rascal Flatts' "Summer Nights."
Jim Leach, a retired investigator from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), discusses his fifth book, "Murder Is A Tough Business." Georgia politician Stacey Abrams has penned the current No. 1 fiction book on the New York Times Best Seller list, "While Justice Sleeps: A Novel." Longtime Virginia senator John Warner dies at 94. Plus, 247Sports.com insider Jonathan Leifheit has the latest news from the ACC.
Grilling on Memorial Day weekend is a big deal in Dixie. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans discusses the sales many outlets currently have as grills and smokers fly off the shelves. Travel + Leisure unveils the "Best State Park In Every U.S. State," and there are many great options in the 16 Southern states. Also, Willie Nelson announces a 16-concert late summer tour that will make pit stops in several cities in the South.
Elvis Presley's 1963 Chevrolet Impala convertible ended up being passed down to "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short. 50-year-old Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest golfer to win a major event at the PGA Championship on the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island, S.C. We share the list of "grossest states" in the country. Also, a Georgia man puts a road flare in a bank's drive-thru window.
The PGA Championship is covered by College TOURX's Jason Nall, as he reports on the low scores from Round 1 on Kiawah Island, S.C. Craig Faulkner's "Fishing Forecast" highlights boat safety and sunlight's affect on fish. Also, Blake Shelton releases a new CD today, "Body Language," and we honor Shelton's 12th studio effort with the playing of the lead single, "Minimum Wage."
Paulina Jayne shares the story of "Credit," her newest single. The talented Nashville singer-songwriter also has fun talking about her Motown roots, insects and adjusting to the Southern life. College baseball insider Matt Heermans previews the final regular season series across the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. The 103rd PGA Championship is being held on Kiawah Island near Charleston, S.C. College TOURX director Jason Nall joins Jon Rawl to preview golf's second major of 2021. Also, actress/singer Demi Lovato is now a "they."
Niles Reddick is back to talk about Southern books. An author of more than four books himself, Reddick discusses his balance of authoring books and stories with a non-writing professional career. At least one Louisiana resident dies following an outbreak of flooding. 247Sports.com ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit preps us for the conference's final weekend of regular season baseball play. And a photo of a well-dressed black woman from the 1920s catches the social media eye.
Ariana Grande, a Boca Raton, Fla., native, gets married in California. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans is back on the show to discuss the food of The Kentucky Derby and Preakness: burgoo and pit beef sandwiches. U.S. Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) is going to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio for Florida's senate seat in 2022. Also, the National Equity Atlas releases info on "Rent Debt in America," where Alabama comes in last.
Prom and cotillions are commonplace in the month of May. Jon Rawl and "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short share some dumb date-related decisions made as teens. Tennessee celebrates its 225th birthday this year, and a Nashville TV station is getting in on the party with 225 trivia questions. Also, the Sam Houston State Bearkats capture their first national championship with a FCS college football victory over South Dakota State in Frisco, Texas.
Pervis Staples, of The Staple Singers, dies at 85. We salute the Mississippi group with a play of their 1972 No. 1, "I'll Take You There." Outdoorsman extraordinaire Craig Faulkner is back to discuss Gulf of Mexico fishing and frog gigging. Also, Art Crews helps wrap the week with a discussion of the low pay of Minor League Baseball players; and Curt Flood's representation on the Ken Burns series "Baseball."
The Byrds founding member Chris Hillman, who also played in The Flying Burrito Brothers and country music hit-making act The Desert Rose Band, discusses his first book, "Time Between." Art Crews shares his thoughts on the just-released 2021 schedule for the 32 NFL franchises. Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn speaks as his No. 1 Razorbacks get ready for a series at No. 4 Tennessee. Plus, Louisiana native Ellen DeGeneres announces an end to her daytime show.
Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline's ransomware attack and subsequent shutdown has led to the closure of thousands of gas stations along the Eastern Seaboard. How long will Southerners face challenges at the pump? 247Sports.com insider Jonathan Leifheit returns with a look at ACC baseball, Virginia's 2021 football schedule, and the best hamburger spots in ACC towns. Plus, the president of the University of South Carolina really steps on it while delivering his commencement speech in Columbia.
Tim Tebow, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at Florida and a two-sport professional star, appears to be headed to his hometown of Jacksonville, Fla., to become a tight end for the NFL's Jaguars. The singer of the 1952 classic "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," Louisiana native Lloyd Price, dies at 88. Art Crews discusses the Los Angeles Angels' decision to cut Albert Pujols. Also, activist groups in Alabama are calling for the mayors and police chiefs of both Birmingham and Huntsville to be fired.
Bob Baffert, trainer of “Medina Spirit,” is suspended from Churchill Downs after his 2021 Kentucky Derby winner tests positive for drugs. Jerry Short, the Toccopola Storyteller, shares the reason lumber prices have skyrocketed in the past year. Could the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s CRP endeavor be the reason? Plus, the SEC has four teams in the Top 5 of college baseball’s latest poll. And host Jon Rawl has something to say about Southern preachers wearing blue jeans.
Jimmy Melton, a longtime singer/songwriter/musician from Henderson, Tenn., releases his first song as a solo artist, “Deal With This.” The song is a fun look at how bluegrass music legends would deal with today’s coronavirus world. Jake Ehlinger, a University of Texas football player and the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger, is found dead in Austin. Festivals return in a big way across the region this Mother’s Day weekend. Also, Craig Faulkner files his latest “Fishing Forecast.”
National Day of Prayer. We get things going with a message from Dr. Ed Young, pastor of Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Auburn’s new football coach, Bryan Harsin, speaks at the Regions Tradition Pro-Am in Birmingham, Ala. Also, a listener asks well-traveled host Jon Rawl about dining spots and more in South Mississippi.
Lewis Grizzard was a humorist and Southern original. Peter Stoddard writes about the late newspaper columnist in his book, “Lewis Grizzard: The Dawg That Did Not Hunt.” Cinco de Mayo arrives and we share some of the most-loved Mexican restaurants in Alabama. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit returns to weigh in on the quarterback situation at Florida State, and how the conference is not up to par with college baseball. Also, host Jon Rawl could have played golf with ‘90s country music starlet Chely Wright.
May the Fourth be with you day, as Star Wars Day arrives for fans of the popular movie series. Yall.com contributor Coby Bennett shares his love of the George Lucas creation. “Barbecue Barrister” Matt Heermans returns to talk outdoor grilling and bugs. Heermans also files an update on the SEC’s dominance in college baseball this season. Lastly, we have a few electrical safety tips to share courtesy of the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).
Tornadoes hit Tupelo and North Mississippi on Sunday. “The Godfather of Soul” James Brown was born on this day in 1933. Jerry Short runs into a second grade one-room school classmate from the 1950s at a wedding over the weekend. Plus, Art Crews puts his spin on the conclusion of the NFL Draft and Bryce Harper’s dangerous injury in the batter’s box.
Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is picked by the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Art Crews looks back at Thursday's gridiron selections from Cleveland, Ohio. Two North Carolina deputies lose their lives in a shooting incident that claims the lives of five total. Craig Faulkner files his latest Yall.com Fishing Forecast. Plus, jam band extraordinaire Col. Bruce Hampton (1947–2017) is saluted on what would be his 74th birthday.
Three Georgia men are now charged with federal hate crimes in the wake of the 2020 murder of Ahmaud Arbery. Jon Rawl and Art Crews both discuss the hate crime concept. The Jacksonville Jaguars are poised with the top pick in tonight’s Round 1 of the NFL Draft. Also, South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer speaks in the moments falling the Gamecocks’ spring game.
President Joe Biden delivers his first State of the Union address Wednesday night to Congress. Financial relief through grants is being made available to the nation's restaurant industry. The 147th Kentucky Derby is set for May 1, and Yall.com has published the helpful article, "Ultimate Kentucky Derby Guide." Also, 247Sports.com insider Jonathan Leifheit reports on North Carolina Tar Heels football on this week's ACC Report.
The Masters was held at Augusta National Golf Club earlier this month; and in the spirit of the golf tournament "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans spotlights one of the food traditions of the Southern spectacle: The Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich. A burglar in Tulsa, Okla., is caught hauling off frozen chicken from a local Church's Chicken location. And Southern sage Art Crews and host Jon Rawl discuss the wacky rule change proposals being considered by Major League Baseball.
Jerry Short returns with his firsthand experience of delivering food via a national food delivery app. Is it really worth it, for both the driver and the customer? Short also discusses the the scary crash his granddaughter had on an ATV over the weekend. Both the Tennessee Volunteers and Mississippi Rebels held their spring football game on Saturday. We hear from UT coach Josh Heupel and UM coach Lane Kiffin. Also, a wreck in Georgia leaves six dead.
Craig Faulkner, Southern outdoors enthusiast, confesses a few proven prophecies when it comes to reeling in the region's biggest fish. A player on the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team is killed in a California car crash. Also, Art Crews and Jon Rawl have fun critiquing media personalities like The View's Joy Behar and her handling of the death of an Ohio teenager.
The Alabama Crimson Tide held its A-Day spring football scrimmage on April 17. Nick Saban discusses the quarterback play of his defending national champion. We also have audio from Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart. After an officer-involved shooting in Ohio, NBA superstar LeBron James posts a controversial tweet, then deletes it. And as life appears to normalize, the Flora-Bama Lounge in Perdido Key, Fla. (and on the Alabama-Florida state line) gets ready to host its annual mullet toss.
A jury in Minnesota convicts former police officer Derek Chauvin on three counts in the 2020 murder of North Carolina-born, Texas-raised George Floyd. 247Sports.com insider Jonathan Leifheit returns with the ACC Update. Leifheit recaps Georgia Tech's first ACC men's basketball title in decades. Kinship Butcher and Sundry in Atlanta has just opened; and owners Myles Moody and Rachel Pack visit with Y'all Show host Jon Rawl. Also, Art Crews talks Zurich Classic and the head-scratching financial move by the PGA Tour.
Former Vice President Walter Mondale dies at age 93. The nation's 42nd vice president served under Georgia's Jimmy Carter. Jon Rawl shares info on a former Michigan Wolverine transferring his quarterbacking skills to the Tennessee Volunteers. Also, DoorDash® tracks it deliveries across Dixie; and foodie Matt Heermans has fun with Rawl looking at the region's pandemic passions in terms of food.
After nearly a year away The Y'all Show and host Jon Rawl are back at it. A pair of shootings over the weekend leave several people dead in Texas. The Vanderbilt Commodores take the weekend college baseball series at rival Tennessee. Plus, Art Crews debuts with his thoughts on the Democratic plan to stack the Supreme Court through "court packing."
Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford answered the many questions facing the conference during a media avail this week. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter, Maggie, is helping lead a COVID-19 benefit being broadcast on CMT. Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details from Music Row. Also, what exactly is a gardenia?
Memorial Day grilling is an American tradition, and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets us ready for the big holiday with tips for the grill and what his meat choice will be: Spatchcock chicken. The Southern Political Report includes new polling numbers showing a tight race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Plus, the Furman Paladins baseball program falls victim to coronavirus cutbacks.
Kevin Harvick wins his 50th NASCAR race at Sunday's 2020 reboot at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Jon Rawl shares a few jokes to get things kicked off with a smile. Two Southern legends died over the weekend: Phyliss George and Fred Willard. Also, Jerry Short talks about Elvis Presley and some of his favorite shoes.
Missouri Bootheel native Sheryl Crow stormed on the Rock and Roll scene in the 1990s. We hear the first No. 1 song for the Mizzou alumnae and former music teacher. NASCAR revs up again Sunday afternoon at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. Plus, a "ICMYI: In Case Y'all Missed It" snippet from World War II author Dean Reuter and his book, "The Hidden Nazi."
Alabama Mountain Lakes – from Florence to Scottsboro, Huntsville to Cullman – is our third "Spring Swing" virtual tour stop. We hear from North Alabama personalities Chris Lilly, of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q; Brenda Cantrell, of Unclaimed Baggage Center; Judy Hood, of GunRunner Boutique Hotel; and Melea Hames, of VisitNorthAlabama.com. Plus, host Jon Rawl shares the latest headlines from across the South.
Clemson spent $85,000, mostly on food, for a football recruiting weekend. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit weighs in on the high cost of today's major college athletics. Maren Morris has a new baby boy, a new song at radio, and hopes to tour to summer. Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on the talented Texan and other happenings in Nashville. Also, what states in the South have an official Confederate Memorial Day?
Georgians go to the polls for a primary on June 9, but the hotly contested Doug Collins-Kelly Loeffler-Raphael Warnock special election won't be held until November 3. The Barbecue Barrister returns for an intellectual conversation concerning high humidity and cooking a pig. Matt Heermans also discussed his Mother's Day weekend cooking agenda. Also, Major League Baseball inches closer to a July first pitch.
States across the South are unrigging the grip on whether businesses have to remain shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic. Northern Virginia-based attorney and author Dean Reuter discusses his new World War II-themed book, "The Hidden Nazi." And the Toccopola Storyteller returns to memorialize Rock and Roll legend Little Richard; and to salute the last '50s music icon still alive: Jerry Lee Lewis.
Nolton turns 10 today and we help the young Southern humorist celebrate his big day; and it's his final day of 4th grade, to boot. Conway Twitty's 1979 smash "Happy Birthday Darlin'" is a nice tune to help get the youngster's weekend started right. The NFL releases the 2020 schedule, which assumes there will be a 2020 schedule. Also, we rewind to Monday for a brief ICYMI snippet of our conversation with Georgia actress Jena Sims.
Auburn-Opelika Tourism hosts the second stop of the virtual Yall.com Spring Swing 2020 Tour. We hear from popular restaurants The Hound and The Depot, get an inside glimpse of The Hotel At Auburn University, and we learn more about these communities in East Alabama from tourism official Anthony Terling. Plus, recruiting news about the hometown Auburn Tigers on this week's SEC Report.
87-year-old Willie Nelson has a lot things going on despite a worldwide pandemic. Preshias Harris shares all of the country music notes from Nashville. Don Shula died this week at 90; Miami Dolphins Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino has released a statement on his longtime football coach and friend. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit reports on the largest financial gift ever to the North Carolina Tar Heels football program. And an unusual derecho storm passed through Middle Tennessee on Sunday.
Pets can use a little TLC during the pandemic and Yall.com has great advice for the owners of four-legged creatures. ReactionaryTimes.com editorial director Julio Rivera shares his #ConservaRican philosophy in this week's Southern Political Report. Also, the "Barbecue Barrister" breaks down the potential problem with meat shortages, and the glory of delicious fried popcorn shrimp.
"Sharknado" and "Attack Of The 50 Foot Cheerleader" actress Jena Sims checks in from Jupiter, Fla. The Georgia native has been busy appearing in films and TV shows the last decade; and has made headlines recently for butchering boyfriend Brooks Koepka's hair while trapped together during the coronavirus. The "Toccopola Storyteller" recalls the dozens of jobs he's worked since the 1960s. Plus, the Arkansas Derby was held Saturday at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark.
Workers rights advocate Florence Reese (1900–1986), of Sharps Chapel, Tenn., wrote a song ("Which Side Are You On?") that is recognized as one of the top May Day songs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers coach Steve Forbes is picked to be the head basketball skipper at Wake Forest. Also, what three Southern victuals would you want to have during quarantine?
Kirkus Reviews has served up "12 Books That Will Help You Get Through Quarantine." We have a precursory glimpse of a forthcoming "Spring Swing" visit to East Alabama, as The Hotel At Auburn University is spotlighted. And we rewind to Hour 2 of the April 16 episode for the second hour of today's show.
The Statler Brothers' bass singer Harold Reid dies at 80 in his native Staunton, Va. Preshias Harris shares memories of the group that sang "Flowers On The Wall," "Hello Mary Lou," and many more. Jonathan Leifheit has the scoop on possible coaching candidates for Wake Forest men's basketball after Danny Manning is fired over the weekend. Yall.com has helpful stories posted. Also, Austin resident Matthew McConaughey actually makes a lot of coronavirus sense during a new interview with 247Sports' Josh Pate.
Matt Moore has penned his fourth book, "Serial Griller." The Atlanta native shares his story with Jon Rawl and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans. Texas teen and 11th Grade author Gracie Dix drops by on National Superhero Day 2020 to promote her latest book, "Welcome To Superhero School." Also, longtime New Orleans attorney and Holocaust survivor Rene Lehmann dies at 94.
The Cowboys, Buccaneers and Panthers are among the NFL teams rated highest with their selections in the 2020 NFL Draft. Georgia opened some businesses back up Friday and TV personality Steve Harvey's not a big fan of Gov. Brian Kemp's decision. Also, Jerry Short drops by for a "Toccopola Storyteller" report on wearing hats and dealing with coronavirus hair.
Big & Rich release a public service announcement to help during the coronavirus relief effort, "Stay Home." Josh Pastner and the Georgia Tech men's basketball program are beefing up the roster in Atlanta with transfer players. Also, does the South have the elusive chupacabra creature roaming around?
Yall.com's “Spring Swing 2020” tour goes virtual and Crystal River, Fla., is the first stop. Discover Crystal River director John Pricher, Plantation on Crystal River general manager Michael Mancke, and Hunter Springs Kayaks owner Dave Perry all discuss the natural beauty, Southern hospitality and sheer variety emanating from the “Manatee Capital of the World.” Plus, Jon Rawl has SEC news and notes on Day 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Lynn Anderson (1947–2015) was the first country music female to have crossover success. The "Rose Garden" singer's daughter, Lisa Sutton, drops by the show to promote several forthcoming projects that will perpetuate Anderson's legacy. Current hitmaker Taylor Swift announces she will cancel all 2020 obligations. Preshias Harris reports from Music Row. Clemson has a rare decommit from the 2021 football recruiting class. And, how to make a Cheerwine Poke Cake.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announces his state will start opening up – albeit smartly and safely – on Friday. The NFL Draft prepares to have its virtual first round on Thursday night. South Alabama Jaguars play-by-play voice J.D. Byars drops by to discuss the new Hancock Whitney Stadium on the Mobile campus, 2020 thoughts, and a look around the Sun Belt Conference. Also, potato salad, Creole seasoning and Charleston cuisine conversation from "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.
Gamezies president and co-founder Will Canterbury is a Tennessee entrepreneur that's coupling his love of college sports with a market for collegiate-branded pacifiers for toddlers. A Kentucky woman asks the important question, "Is Kentucky a Southern or Midwestern state (or commonwealth)?" And the Toccopola Storyteller returns with thoughts on the COVID-19 stimulus check totaling $1,200; and how he was once handcuffed to a pole inside the Douglasville (Ga.) city jail.
Tim Atwood, a keyboardist that spent 25 years playing working in the Grand Ole Opry's house band, discusses his career. Wake Forest head football coach Dave Clawson volunteers to forfeit 10 percent of his salary during the COVID-`19 pandemic. And host Jon Rawl announces the planned June 11 restart date and shortened schedule for the PGA Tour.
Shane Owens touts his new Joe Diffie-written single hitting country radio, "Love Me To Death." The Samson, Ala., singer also shares his quarantine lifestyle with host Jon Rawl. Mississippi State Bulldogs insider Jeremiah Short, co-host of the "Black Dawgs Sports Podcast," discusses the recent Mike Leach "noose controversy," adjustments in Starkville, and expectations for the rest of the SEC. Also, the coronavirus has caused a major drop-off for the region's tourism industry.
Preshias Harris shares tidbits on 88-year-old birthday girl Loretta Lynn's Patsy Cline-inspired book, "Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust." Chattanooga native and veteran actor Leslie Jordan is back in Hamilton County, Tenn., apparently having fun on social media while quarantined. And ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit (CBS Sports Digital | 247Sports.com) reports on a Florida State offensive lineman's recent recovery from the coronavirus.
Grills come in six major options: open, closed, vessel, rotisserie, smoker and campfire. Matt Heermans, the "Barbecue Barrister," shares his insight on the grill choices. More details emerge on the deadly tornado outbreak that killed more than 20 Southerners. Plus, we share info on the projected amount of Atlantic Ocean hurricanes forecast for 2020.
Restaurants will have an uphill climb getting back to pre-coronavirus success. Jon Rawl explains in this week's Southern Business Report. Tornadoes wreaked havoc across the Mid-South on Easter Sunday. A QuizCow trivia feature determines if "You're a Southern Belle or a Yankee Doodle Darlin'?" And the "Toccopola Storyteller" relays his current stay-at-home habits and the memories of his bread delivery man career back in the 1960s.
Jonathan Leifheit has the ACC update, including Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney's proclamation of "zero doubt" college football will start on time. Georgia Tech alumnus Bobby Jones created Augusta National Golf Club and its now-postponed Masters tournament. Also, Preshias Harris has the news from Nashville's Music Row.
Pimento cheese sandwiches at The Masters were scheduled to be served this week. "Barbecue Barrister" explains how you can recreate your own tasty sandwich at home. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R–Ga.) continues to make headlines for alleged insider trading stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Also, "Mr. Tiger" Al Kaline, a world champion member of the 1968 Detroit Tigers and a Maryland native, dies at 85.
New Orleans Saints legendary placekicker Tom Dempsey dies from #COVID-19 complications at 73. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his confinement tales; and how cattle can get the fatal disease of blackleg. Plus, Conde Nast Traveller unveils the "Friendliest Cities In America."
College football's chance of being played in Fall 2020 is currently being evaluated by conferences and the NCAA. Jan Howard died March 28 at age 91. The Grand Ole Opry regular recorded "My Son" in 1968 as a tribute to her son serving in the Vietnam War. And we rewind to Monday for an encore of some of our conversation with 1-800Accountant CEO Mike Savage.
"Sean of the South" has released his eleventh book, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken?" Jon Rawl chats with the Florida-based writer, columnist, podcaster and barbecue judge. Mike Leach, head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, weighs in on SEC mascots and the Netflix series "Tiger King." Also, helpful quarantine suggestions from Yall.com.
Before the 20th Century arrived cash money featured beautiful artwork from around the region. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares the latest eligibility plan from the NCAA. We also have a discussion of the greatest football team for each member institution. Also, Preshias Harris shares thoughts on the passing of Joe Diffie and Jan Howard; and the coronavirus-forced cancellation of 2020 CMA Fest.
Microbiologist Dr. Dean Hart weighs in on the spreading COVID-19, especially in his native New York. Polls indicate President Trump is topping Joe Biden in the state of Florida, but trails nationwide. Wimbledon 2020 is cancelled. And we rewind for a "Barbecue Barrister" tutorial on great barbecue sauces in the South.
Country music star Joe Diffie dies of the coronavirus at age 61. 1970s LSU and Denver Broncos wide receiver Orlando McDaniel also succumbs to the virus. 1-800Accountant CEO Mike Savage discusses the new $2 trillion stimulus package and the revised tax filing day for 2019. Plus, the Toccopola Storyteller cautions us about the rising crime spree fueled by COVID-19 tension and boredom.
Budbreak in pecan trees is described as being under the interaction of chilling and heat accumulation; and this time of year is when that can happen. Willie Nelson's 70th solo studio album arrives this summer – and the title track ("First Rose Of Spring") is played. Also, we rewind to Wednesday for a portion of the interview with pro-Trump super PAC spokesman Kelly Sadler.
John O'Connor, legal analyst and the author of "Postgate," discusses his book about "Deep Throat" Mark Felt's role in the 1970s Watergate scandal. Grammy nominee Victor Wainwright, a Memphis-based blues and boogie-woogie entertainer, previews his forthcoming CD, "Memphis Loud." Also, Nick Saban opens up about what his Alabama Crimson Tide football team is doing amidst the pandemic; we also talk NBA-bound departures for Alabama's men's basketball team.
Kelly Riddell Sadler, a former White House advisor for President Trump that now works for the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action, visits with Jon Rawl. The native Yankee shares her family's challenge fighting the coronavirus in New York. Sadler also discusses the 2020 campaign awaiting Republicans. We learn about Kemp's Landing in Virginia, the first Revolutionary War battle in the South. Also, Preshias Harris discusses the weekend passing of country music icon Kenny Rogers.
Quail is a game bird available in grocery stores across Dixie. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains how the dark meat can be a part of delicious cuisine. Dr. Steven F. Hotze, M.D., calls in to calm an anxious region on edge with the coronavirus. The Houston doctor shares how vitamins can strengthen the body's immune system and hopefully thwart the virus' impact. Plus, Jon Rawl walks through the forthcoming races for U.S. Senate in 13 Southern states.
Kenny Rogers dies in Sandy Springs, Ga., at the age of 81. Jon Rawl and "The Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short salute the country music icon. Short also discusses the growing abuse by some food stamp recipients across the South – emptying grocery shelves at a time Southerners are looking for bread, eggs, milk, more. Also, BusinessInsider.com pens a noteworthy article: "Why No One Can Agree Where The South Really Is."
COVID-19 dominates the headlines, but in the 1930s the fear of tuberculosis was real. Mississippi native Jimmie Rodgers was the "Father of Country Music," and his 1931 recording of "T.B. Blues" was an ominous precursor to his own death. Also, Georgia Bulldogs alum Todd Gurley was cut by the Los Angeles Rams as NFL free agency heats up.
With the spring sports schedule halted SEC commissioner Greg Sankey took time to answer questions from the media. Black bears in Virginia are set to end hibernation. To get past the virus boredom we share the hottest selling books. And Hour 2 is an encore of the Monday (March 16) conversation with Southern storyteller Jerry Short.
Nashville grinds to a halt. Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on the affect COVID-19 is having on country music's capital. Joe Biden emerges as a clear Democratic presidential frontrunner after thumping Bernie Sanders in the Florida party primary. Also, ACC beat writer Jonathan Leifheit shares thoughts on the conference's decision to pull the plug on athletic competition for 2019-20.
Despite more than 130 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Florida it appears the state will hold its Democratic primary. The virus has cancelled the festive St. Patrick's Day events in Savannah, Ga., and beyond. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans shares tips for cooking during the world health crisis, including Spinalis Roast. Also, Yall.com offers tips for planting in the month of March and April.
National emergency is declared over coronavirus Friday by President Trump; as personal habits and the Southern economy are hit hard. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares the challenge of returning his wife home from the Philippines. He also recalls enduring a four-month quarantine as a teenager. Plus, the Tennessee Titans re-sign quarterback Ryan Tannehill.
Mississippi and Missouri vote overwhelmingly for Joe Biden in the Super Tuesday II Democratic primary. Jonathan Leifheit reports on this week's ACC Men's Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, N.C. As Nashville continues to pick up the pieces from the March 3rd tornado, Preshias Harris has the entertainment notes from Music Row. Also, discover what a candle salad is.
More than 600 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the U.S. Jon Rawl shares the latest news and helpful tips as the world is on edge. Voters in Mississippi and Missouri vote in today's Democratic Primary. Hummingbird season arrives in the region this month. Also, college baseball happenings and a jalapeno recipe from "Barrister" Matt Heermans.
Edutainment singer-songwriter Rick Revel discusses his unique blend of American history and entertainment. Revel has also authored the historical fiction book, "In The Hills Of Tennessee." Southern storyteller Jerry Short appears on this 400th episode of the "Y'all Show," where we reminisce about the program's June 2018 premiere. Also, Leonard Hamilton and Florida State men's basketball team capture the program's first ACC regular season title.
On this date in 1836 the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to forces of the Mexican Republic. Johnny Cash's 1963 recording of "Remember The Alamo" honors the sacrifice of Texian heroes William Travis, James Bowie, Davy Crockett, and more. And the athletic conferences of the South prepare to host college basketball conference tournaments, beginning with Saturday's Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship game.
Putnam County in Tennessee has a death toll climb to 18 following Tuesday's tornado outbreak. Brig. Gen. Robert S. Spalding III (USAF, Ret.) discusses his new book "Stealth War: How China Took Over While America's Elite Slept." The annual Weeki Wachee Swamp Fest is this weekend near Brooksville, Fla. Plus, South Carolina stays within its state border to enter the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament as the No. 1 seed.
A tornado outbreak in Middle Tennessee kills dozens early Tuesday morning. Joe Biden captures six of the seven Southern states in play during Super Tuesday's Democratic primaries. Also, Lee Greenwood discusses "The Hits Tour 2020" and a career that's amassed seven No. 1 singles.
Crawfish and grits are tasty combination. The "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains. He also takes time to brag on the college baseball successes of Dallas Baptist, Mississippi, and TCU. Democrat voters in seven Southern states head to the polls this Super Tuesday – with Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden appearing to be the likely winners on this big day. And we have two confirmed coronavirus cases in the Tampa Bay area.
Joe Biden roars to victory in the South Carolina Democratic Primary. Jerry Short and Jon Rawl are together this week, as Short's wife has traveled to her native Philippines, despite the coronavirus outbreak. Also, XFL Week Four scores and Florida's first PGA Tour event of 2020 is in the books.
Leap Day 2020 is Saturday and we salute the unique occurrence with the playing of Arkansas bluesman Big Bill Broonzy's 1940 recording of "Leap Year Blues." Saturday's college basketball lineup includes Auburn at Kentucky, Texas at Texas Tech, and Florida State at Clemson. Also, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. David Berger declares war on all things Confederate.
Actor-turned-author Ed Brodow discusses his new book, "Trump's Turn: Winning The New Civil War." The SEC will have a Top 15 clash on the hardcourt of Rupp Arena this Saturday, as Kentucky hosts Auburn. Also, on Wednesday President Trump held an emergency address to the nation concerning the coronavirus outbreak.
Reba McEntire turns 65 in a few weeks and to celebrate she's just gone home to Universal Music Group Nashville, her record label for most of her star-studded career. Preshias Harris shares details on Reba's resurgence; plus she recaps the Country Radio Seminar, Garth Brooks' span of the decades, and a Jason Isbell update. Also, ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit reports on the men's and women's basketball standings, Clemson's 2020 schedule, and the piano skills of N.C. State defensive tackle Joshua Harris.
The Florida Gators swept the Miami Hurricanes during Week 2 of college baseball. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans begins a new assignment covering the happenings of the growing NCAA spring sport. South Carolina Democrats have a primary Saturday, the "First In The South." ZS Strategies founder Zeke Stokes, a Democratic strategist, previews the Palmetto State vote with Jon Rawl. Also, Tuscaloosa, Ala., native Deontay Wilder says he'll get back in boxing ring against Tyson Fury.
Bernie Sanders wins a third-straight time and sails into South Carolina's Feb. 29 Democratic Primary with the wind at his back. Our own "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short says the folks in his neighborhood aren't exactly thrilled with a "socialist" becoming a major party's standard-bearer. College basketball's No. 1 Baylor Bears fall at home to Kansas. Also, six people are killed in a fiery wreck on I-95 south of Savannah, Ga.
George W. Johnson was the first black man in America to become a recording star. We hear the Virginia native's 1898 recording of "The Laughing Song." Baylor and Kansas meet Saturday in a Top 3 matchup of men's college basketball. Plus, several inches of snow hit the eastern portions of North Carolina and Virginia.
Beech Mountain Resort's Talia Freeman details this weekend's Retro '80s Weekend at the snow skiing destination in Western North Carolina. Next Saturday in San Antonio, W. Blake Winchell premieres a musical he penned, "Remember." Jon Rawl chats with the native Texan about his unique salute of Texas history. The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team sinks No. 13 Auburn. Also, we recap Wednesday night's fiery Democratic debate in Las Vegas.
Nashville hosts CRS (Country Radio Seminar) this week. Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details. Jonathan Leifheit's ACC Report includes feedback on UNC head coach Roy Williams' meltdown in South Bend, as North Carolina now sits at 3-12 in conference play. Plus, flooding in Mississippi's capital city is causing major problems.
Super Tuesday is only two weeks away -- and the race for the U.S. Senate primary win on the Republican side is getting heated in Alabama. Ryan Newman crashes on the last lap of the Daytona 500, but his injuries are "non-life-threatening." Plus, blues singer Watermelon Slim previews his forthcoming two-disc CD, "Traveling Man."
Deluge at Daytona. President Trump and "The Beast" lead the Daytona 500 field, but Mother Nature soon sends rain and the "Great American Race" is postponed a day. On this Presidents' Day 2020, "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short reflects on the 46 American presidents. Also, a peach farmer in the Missouri Bootheel is awarded $265 million in a lawsuit against Bayer, BASF.
The No. 1 Louisville Cardinals baseball team flies south to Swayze Field where they play a Top 25 series with the Mississippi Landsharks on this opening weekend of college baseball. Friday is also Valentine's Day across the nation, and Martina McBride with Jim Brickman's 1997 crossover hit "Valentine" is the perfect tune to help spread love. Also, a 6-year-old South Carolina girl is found murdered.
Armin Brott, aka "Mr. Dad," discusses his helpful and entertaining book, "The Expectant Father." Fun festivals are dotting the South's landscape in February. Reports surface that SEC Network host Paul Finebaum may be seeking greener pastures in 2021. Plus, we hear from Vanderbilt coach Tim Corbin and Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn on the eve of the start of the 2020 college baseball season.
Curtis Ellis discusses the Bernie Sanders-Pete Buttigieg-Amy Klobuchar positive performance in the New Hampshire 2020 Primary. The policy director for the pro-Trump super PAC America First Policies also plugs President Trump's energy as the Democrats sift through their primary process. Preshias Harris shares news on Chris Lane's No. 1 party ("I Don't Know About You") and she previews the 2020 Country Radio Seminar. Plus, the N.C. State women's basketball team rises to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25.
Salt and pepper are must-haves when it comes grilling time. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans shares his expertise on the spices. Plus, Texas Roadhouse will sponsor the National Meat Cutting Challenge in Nashville on Feb. 25. And on the Democratic presidential contenders front, Bernie Sanders, Amy Klobuchar and Joe Biden speak on the eve of the New Hampshire primary.
Valentine's Day is Friday and the "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short recalls a Missouri Bootheel sweetheart he wooed in the early '60s. Also, Short discusses the recent conversion actor Morgan Freeman did on his farm in Charleston, Miss. – turning the property into a giant honeybee sanctuary. Also, the XFL pulls in more than 3 million viewers during its debut weekend on the gridiron.
The XFL reboot arrives Saturday as the South welcomes five teams: DC Defenders, Dallas Renegades, Houston Roughnecks, St. Louis BattleHawks, and the Tampa Bay Vipers. Jon Rawl broadcasts today from the Nashville suburb of Goodlettsville, current hometown of Garth Brooks. We salute the music icon on his 58th birthday with 1998's "It's Your Song." Also, an informative discussion of the importation of African slaves during the colonial time period.
Nashville welcomes the "Y'all Show" back for a few episodes. Music City's SEC representative, the Vanderbilt Commodores, just parted ways after one year with athletics director Malcom Turner; and promote 'Dores basketball great Candice Storey Lee to the job in an interim role. National Signing Day for college football was Feb. 5. We get recruiting feedback from the head coaches at Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State and Tennessee. Also, talented singer-songwriter Justin Dukes performs.
Sara Evans ("Suds In The Bucket") turns 49. Preshias Harris has all the entertainment news from Music City. National Signing Day arrives, and 247Sports.com insider Jonathan Leifheit discusses the big hauls by Clemson, Miami and North Carolina. Also, severe weather is expected Wednesday in Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida Panhandle.
Can you eat barbecue for breakfast? The "Barbecue Barrister" lets us know you certainly can – and there's more than one savory option. The 2020 Democratic contenders for president endured a caucus "disaster" Monday night with Iowa's first in the nation primary. What does this mean for candidates heading to South Carolina's Feb. 29 primary? Also, Destify.com releases a Southern-centric list of "Best Cities For Newlyweds."
After 50 years the Kansas City Chiefs bring another title to the western fringe of the South. We have the reaction from Super Bowl LIV, which included a 21-point Chiefs rally in the fourth quarter. "Toccopola Storyteller" is peeved at CNN host Don Lemon and his guest (Rick Wilson) after fake Southern accents were used to describe "credulous boomer rube," aka Trump supporters in Dixie. Plus, Georgia groundhog "Gen. Beauregard Lee" and Birmingham Zoo-based "Bilbo" the owl have a different weather outlook than "Punxsutawney Phil."
Super Bowl LIV Preview, including a musical salute of the "Lombardi Trophy Super Bowl Theme." Jon Rawl shares the conversation Matt Heermans had about grilling pimento cheese poppers for Sunday's big game. The No. 1 Baylor men's basketball team tries to keep the wins going Saturday against "Revivalry" opponent TCU. Also, info on early blooming trees, Boricua soul food, and South Carolina art gallery Hampton III.
Jason Van Camp, author of the new book "Deliberate Discomfort: How U.S. Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear And Dare To Win By Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable," relays how his military experience can relate to everyday Southerners. The charming city of Wilmington, N.C., hosts the third annual Wilmington Coffee Fest this Saturday. Co-organizer Will Chacon previews the java-licious weekend. Also, the SEC leads the way with alumni suiting up in this weekend's Chiefs-49ers battle for Super Bowl LIV.
Preshias Harris reports on the success of country music hitmaker Chris Lane, the Grammy win by Tanya Tucker, and the recent Grand Ole Opry induction of 76-year-old legend Gene Watson. 247Sports insider Jonathan Leifheit shares thoughts on next Wednesday's National Signing Day for college football. Also, the "Least Favorite State" survey conducted on Instagram (kudos, to South Carolina.)
Super Bowl LIV is Sunday evening and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans shares grilling tips and the unique dishes he'll be serving guests. The Iowa Caucuses are in one week and we have the latest polling of Democratic contenders. Plus, a Middle Tennessee man lights up a marijuana joint in the courtroom he was being sentenced in.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires a challenging civics test be passed in order to gain full citizenship. Jerry Short tests host Jon Rawl with a few questions from the quiz. Kobe Bryant is killed along with eight others when his helicopter crashed Sunday in California. We memorialize the five-time NBA Finals champion. Plus, in the "Southern Business Spotlight" Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) helps explain how the new USMCA agreement will benefit both her constituents and those across the South.
Jeff Foxworthy asks his Facebook followers a dang good question: "Give me your best line for good old Granpappy! 'I will never forget the day grandpa said to me...'" The 45th President of the United States has been in the news for decades – partly because of his unique coiffure. As his impeachment trial continues in the Senate we have a little fun with Florida's newest resident, courtesy of Kacey Jones' humorous "Donald Trump's Hair." Also, Saturday's college basketball lineup includes the Big 12/SEC Challenge.
Is your state one of the "Best And Worst States To Drive In?" After 16 seasons in the NFL, former Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning decides to hang up his cleats. Sam Pittman, the new head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, discusses his recruiting strategy as National Signing Day approaches Feb. 5. And we share the story of a Mississippi outdoorsman bit on the head by a copperhead snake.
Preshias Harris is working this week on country music matters in Gatlinburg, Tenn., but she's still covering Music Row as we learn more about Taylor Swift's mother and her fight against a brain tumor. We honor squirrels this week; and the towns of Brevard, N.C., Kenton, Tenn., and Marionville, Mo., are famous for their white squirrel inhabitants. Also, ACC go-to guy Jonathan Leifheit discusses the decision by Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente to stay in Blacksburg; and UNC Men's Basketball's current cellar-dwelling status.
Gun rights advocates have a peaceful rally in Richmond, Va., on Monday. In Columbia, S.C., multiple Democratic candidates for president spoke at the annual "King Day At The Dome." We have audio clips from Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Also, "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans tees-up the real Super Bowl battle: Kansas City pork ribs versus San Francisco's Santa Maria-style beef tri-tip.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated Monday with a national holiday. 1930s Southern icon Gov. Huey P. Long was beloved in Louisiana, and his passion for the LSU Tigers included co-writing "Touchdown For LSU" for the school's marching band. Is an English breakfast better than a Southern breakfast? We preview Sunday's Titans-Chiefs battle for the AFC Championship. Plus, Martin Lawrence and Will Smith return to the big screen with "Bad Boys For Life."
Articles of impeachment were formally delivered Wednesday to the Senate. Jon Rawl shares the latest from Washington, D.C., and has audio clips from two Southerners directly involved in the forthcoming Senate trial. The Kentucky Castle's Christie Eckerline discusses the unique property on the outskirts of Lexington, Ky. Kirkus Reviews publishes the "12 Classics That Never Get Old." Also, Alabama and South Carolina notch big wins in SEC men's basketball.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to discuss ACC sports, including Clemson Football's loss in the CFP National Championship –– and Clemson Basketball's historic wins at North Carolina and at Littlejohn Coliseum against No. 3 Duke. Music Row maven Preshias Harris recounts her weekend trip to John Rich's "Mount Richmore" estate, where the singer-songwriter unveiled pork jerky and adult beverage products. Also, host Jon Rawl discusses the atmospheric downside of being a Southerner in the month of January.
"Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans examines the big dilemma in grilling: Kamado Joe versus Big Green Egg. Ed Orgeron and Joe Burrow speak after the LSU Tigers captured the school's fourth national championship in football with a 42-25 win over Clemson. Plus, Tate Reeves is sworn in as the 65th governor of Mississippi; while Virginia legislators continue to construct bills restricting guns.
Michael Busler, Ph.D., a public policy analyst and economics expert, shares his thoughts on the Wall Street and employment success of the Trump administration. Can the economy keep advancing with impeachment and Iran both on the nation's front burner? Twelve people are dead after weekend storms shake the South. Jerry Short weighs in on volcanos, mudslides and other natural woes. Also, Clemson and LSU prepare for Monday night's CFP National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Mike Leach becomes the 34th head football coach at Mississippi State. Jon Rawl pays tribute to Elvis Presley via the 1956 smash, "Heartbreak Hotel." Dangerous weather is headed to several Southern states this weekend. Plus, the film "1917" opens on the heels of winning a Golden Globes award for drama.
Ed Orgeron speaks to the media in the days before his No. 1 LSU Tigers football team drives 81 miles to New Orleans to battle Clemson for the CFP National Championship. Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm makes a big announcement. What is the most common "Should I?" question asked via Google for each Southern state? Plus, manatees, macaroni and cheese, and stone crab and are among the items being celebrated in the region this month.
Eddie Holmes, meteorologist for WTJS-FM 93.1 (Jackson, Tenn.), discusses the potential tornadic outbreak forecasted for the Mid-South this weekend. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit previews Clemson's entry into the CFP National Championship game. Also, Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on Rascal Flatts' farewell tour, Elvis Presley's birthday, and more.
The Battle of the Bulge was 75 years ago. The great-uncle of host Jon Rawl, Staff Sgt. James Knowlton Sharpe, died on this day in 1945 while fighting in the World War II conflict. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans returns for a new year of Southern cuisine conversation––and serving up boudin for Mardi Gras is on his mind. Plus, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announces he is NFL-bound.
2020 begins with a U.S. airstrike on Iranian general Qasem Solemimani. Toccopola Storyteller Jerry Short discusses President Trump's decision to kill the Persian terrorist. The states of Texas, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina were among the leaders in population growth in 2019. Plus, host Jon Rawl recaps the wild Wild Card weekend of the NFL.
Forty bowl games are on tap for the 2019-20 college football postseason. Jon Rawl walks us through the lineup of games on this final "Y'all Kickoff Show" of 2019. Also, "General Gridiron" shares his humorous take on the Playoff Semifinals: LSU-Oklahoma and Clemson-Ohio State.
Brad Edwards, ESPN College Football Insider, returns to preview the "10 Bodacious Bowls" of the 2019-20 lineup, including the Playoff Semifinals. Arthur Sharpe, the "iRev," shares tips on new TVs, electronics, video games and more as Christmas is only days away. And on this final "Y'all Show" of 2019, host Jon Rawl has helpful holiday ideas from the pages of Yall.com.
Clemson wins its fifth-straight conference championship; and now heads to the College Football Playoff as the No. 3 seed. Jonathan Leifheit returns to review the ACC's 10-team bowl breakdown; as well as his thoughts on the "15 Bland Bowls" of the holiday season. Jon Rawl shares info on Ball® Mason Jars and Dairy Queen restaurants in the South. Plus, Country Christmas Music is promoted in the weekly visit with Music Row insider Preshias Harris.
Kentucky swears in a new chief executive, as Andy Beshear become's the commonwealth's 63rd governor at midnight. Auburn football coach-turned-U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville posts comments about drag queens in Opelika. Barbecue and Big 12 czar Matt Heermans comments on Oklahoma's rise to the College Football Playoff. We also get his take on the "15 Bottom-Feeder Bowls" – and what to do with the Christmas ham you've got on ice.
LSU is the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff, while Clemson and Oklahoma also keep their national championship dream intact. Jon Rawl shares the just-released 2019-20 bowl schedule. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short drops by one more time in 2019 to recall Christmases past, including the many cocker spaniels and footballs he scored as a youth. Also, the last few days have been tragic for law enforcement in jurisdictions across the South.
No. 2 LSU and No. 4 Georgia highlight the Championship Weekend battles as the SEC trophy is up for grabs. Another Top 10 affair in the South features Baylor and Oklahoma getting back together to decide the Big 12 title. Also, Clemson and Virginia duel in the ACC Championship in Charlotte; while UAB visits Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic with an opportunity to repeat as C-USA champions.
Christmas is only a few weeks away and scenic Beaufort, N.C., is getting ready to host the annual Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla. Tide 100.9 (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) sports talk host Ryan C. Fowler returns to answer questions about Nick Saban's "Dynasty" coming to an end. Also, Fowler previews Saturday's Georgia-LSU battle for the conference title in our SEC Spotlight. Plus, what town in the South is considered the "Most Handsome" in all of America?
No. 3 Clemson and No. 23 Virginia meet in the ACC Championship at Bank Of America Stadium. Atlantic Coast Conference insider Jonathan Leifheit sets the stage for Saturday night's battle in Charlotte. Music Row maven Preshias Harris reports on Jason Aldean's return to Las Vegas this weekend – his first concert there since 2017's Route 91 tragedy. Plus, Lynyrd Skynyrd announces tour dates for 2020's farewell tour.
Baylor and Oklahoma meet again – this time for the Big 12 Championship. Matt Heermans gets you ready for the action in Arlington; as well as what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers. Tommy Tuberville is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama. The former head football coach at Auburn-turned-Republican candidate discusses his plan to connect the Heart Of Dixie with the vision shared by President Trump. Also, a 9-year-old South Carolina boy's tragic death helps keep three other youngsters alive.
Field goal kickers help cost their teams wins, and in some cases their coach's job, on Rivalry Weekend. Toccopola talker Jerry Short discusses the laissez-faire approach most FBS programs have when it comes to kickers and punters scholarships. Auburn won the 2019 Iron Bowl on Saturday; and hours later AU legend Pat Sullivan, the 1971 Heisman Trophy winner, died of cancer after a long battle. Also, Tulsa native Taylor Armstrong, aka #WomanYellingAtCat, reveals her love of gravy.
Alabama and Auburn meet in the Iron Bowl this Rivalry Weekend. Jon Rawl gets y'all ready for Saturday's huge contests across the college football landscape: Clemson at South Carolina, Florida State at Florida, Georgia at Georgia Tech, Ohio State at Michigan, Wisconsin at Minnesota, North Carolina at N.C. State, and the FCS Playoffs Round 1 matchups.
Tracy Lawrence deep-fries turkeys and gives them away to the homeless and needy in Nashville. The Y'all insider on Music Row, Preshias Harris, caught up with the 1990s country music hitmaker on Tuesday. Georgia Tech got a needed win last week, and now hated rival Georgia waltzes to Bobby Dodd Stadium for "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate." ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit, of CBS Sports Digital, reports. And we share Thanksgiving, thankful moments from Texas actors Matthew McConaughey and Jared Padalecki.
Big 12 expert Matt Heermans preps us for Rivalry Weekend in the Big 12: Bedlam, aka Oklahoma at Oklahoma State. He also shares tips for roasting a turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Plus, Democratic contenders for president make their plans for capturing the region's black vote.
John Williams Sr., the sheriff of Lowndes County, Ala., is killed in the line of duty on Nov. 23. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short recalls the 1981 slaying of a deputy sheriff in Montgomery County, Miss. College football's easiest weekend of the year goes off without an embarrassing hitch in the ACC and SEC. Also, that Thanksgiving turkey is likely to cost a little more in 2019.
Cupcake Weekend 2019 means a bevy of ACC and SEC teams will take the week off – or play inferior FCS opponents on this next-to-last weekend of the regular season. Jon Rawl does have a few games on the schedule worth talking about: Texas A&M at Georgia, Penn State at Ohio State, William & Mary at Richmond, and Louisiana Tech at UAB.
Meg Rilley, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, discusses her brand of music and fear of bugs with host Jon Rawl. Texas A&M visits Georgia for the first-ever SEC Football game between the two schools. Aggies coach Jimbo Fisher previews the matchup "Between the Hedges." Also, Democratic presidential contenders got a bit agitated during Wednesday night's fifth debate at Tyler Perry's studio in suburban Atlanta.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to preview the final stretch of ACC Football – as Pittsburgh, Virginia and Virginia Tech are the leaders of the Coastal division. Garth Brooks and Eric Church have a bloodless war going in the aftermath of the 53rd CMA Awards. Also, a Navy corpsman from Murfreesboro, Tenn., helps save his mother's life.
Deep-fried turkey is a relatively new Southern tradition; and our "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans teams up with Yall.com to share tips on the perfect bird for Thanksgiving Day. Heermans also clarifies the race to the Big 12 title game in Arlington, Texas. Plus, Washington Times political reporter Ryan Lovelace talks "Farm Team" plan for Democrats and Virginia's progressive shift.
Chattanooga, Tenn., welcomed Jon Rawl this past weekend. The "Y'all Show" host and Toccopola Storyteller Jerry Short share thoughts on Scenic City, including world-famous Ruby Falls and tasty City Cafe Diner. Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffers a season-ending injury at Mississippi State. Also, Gov. John Bel Edwards is reelected in the state of Louisiana.
Baylor is unbeaten, ranked in the Top 15, and ESPN's College Football GameDay's coming to Waco for the Big 12 battle against Oklahoma. On the Plains of Auburn, Georgia and Auburn duel in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. Jon Rawl visits with ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit. Also, "General Gridiron" has the hilarious take on the Week 12 action.
Texas native Kree Harrison joins Jon Rawl in Nashville for a preview of her forthcoming "Chosen Family Tree" album. The "American Idol" Season 12 runner-up also talks about her Southern roots and influences. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., continue the impeachment hearings regarding a possible quid pro quo by President Trump. We share a list of great Turkey Trots being held across the region. Also, the SEC Report includes news on No. 1 LSU.
The 53rd CMA Awards take place Wednesday night at Bridgestone Arena, and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Nashville to share in the excitement with Music Row maven Preshias Harris. In Washington, D.C., the impeachment proceedings go public as House Democrats and House Republicans battle over Donald Trump's past actions. Also, CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit previews Saturday's now meaningless ACC Atlantic contest between Wake Forest and No. 3 Clemson.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo celebrated Veterans Day 2019 addressing the cadets of The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. A chilling cold front is moving across the region – bringing sleet, snow and at the very least frigid temperatures to all of Dixie. And Big 12 pundit Matt Heermans gets us ready for ESPN College GameDay's weekend trip to Waco and the Oklahoma-Baylor battle for conference supremacy.
President Trump will be at Bryant-Denny Stadium when No. 2 Alabama hosts No. 1 LSU in an epic SEC showdown. Jon Rawl gets you ready for kickoff with a preview of all of the Week 11 games, including unbeatens Minnesota and Penn State tangling in Minneapolis. Also, OVC members UT Martin and Austin Peay go for conference supremacy in Clarksville, Tenn.
The annual Highlands Food & Wine Festival is this weekend in Highlands, N.C., and director Casey Reid previews the excitement in one of the region's most scenic locales. Mississippi State Bulldogs insider Jeremiah Short has the scoop from Starkville, where Joe Moorhead's 4-5 football team is on the brink of bowl elimination. And host Jon Rawl shares the 2019 Kirkus Prize winners for fiction, nonfiction and children's books.
Dolly Parton will join Carrie Underwood as hosts of the 53rd Annual CMA Awards on ABC. Preshias Harris reports from Music Row with a preview of next week's awards frenzy in Nashville. Kentucky elects Democratic candidate Andy Beshear as its next governor; while Mississippi sticks with a Republican for governor with Tate Reeves' election on Tuesday. Also, CBS Sports Digital insider Jonathan Leifheit shares ACC basketball and football info.
Paula White, Mississippi-born televangelist and now President Trump's newest aide at The White House, discusses her new book "Something Greater: Finding Triumph Over Trials." Big 12 and Barbecue Barrister Matt Heermans gets us ready for Week 11 of college football. And host Jon Rawl shares info on an "assassination attempt" against him while watching football at Buffalo Wild Wings over the weekend.
"Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short analyzes President Trump's weekend visit to Tupelo, Miss., as the Magnolia State joins Kentucky and Virginia in holding statewide elections on Tuesday. Short also connects the Whitewater investigation to Arkansas native Martha Mitchell (1918-1976). Willie Taggart is fired as Florida State's football coach. Also, the owner of popular North Carolina restaurant chain Snoopy's Hot Dogs dies at age 81.
Jacksonville hosts the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators at the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party." Jon Rawl gets you ready for the Week 10 action, which includes the Memphis Tigers hosting their first-ever ESPN College GameDay on Beale Street. ACC games of interest this weekend include Miami at Florida State and N.C. State at Wake Forest.
Brad Edwards, ESPN College Football Insider, looks ahead to Week 10 of SEC Football, which includes a Top 10 arch-rivalry game in Jacksonville between Florida and Georgia. The 35th Annual Frank Brown International Songwriters' Festival happens Nov. 7-17 in Pensacola, Fla., and festival director Andy Haynes helps preview the fun. Also on this Halloween 2019, host Jon Rawl shares candy and Southern soft drink madness.
North Carolina, Louisville and Miami hope to capitalize on momentum from Week 9 wins. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit has the latest ACC football and basketball news. Luke Combs is about to enter rare air in country music. Music scribe Preshias Harris shares the scoop direct from Nashville's Music Row. Also, 1980s Virginia governor Gerald Baliles dies at 79.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast welcomes Jon Rawl for a wedding like no other. The leader of ISIS is killed by Delta Force; and our own retired Special Forces guru and Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short has thoughts on the successful raid in northwest Syria. Plus, LSU leapfrogs Alabama to take the top spot in college football's latest AP Poll.
Week 9 of college football includes a Top 10 SEC West battle between the Auburn Tigers and the LSU Tigers. Oklahoma must survive a challenging road test at Kansas State. Plus, General Gridiron is back with his fun outlook on the weekend.
Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La., is prepping for a huge Top 10 battle between the homestanding LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers. We have audio from LSU coach Ed Orgeron and AU quarterback Bo Nix in the hours leading up to kickoff. Theodore, Ala.–based Bellingrath Gardens features "Boo at Bellingrath" this weekend. Also, Yall.com features a humorous article about America's "Top 50 Date Night Restaurants."
Steve Wariner is among the new inductees of the Musicians Hall of Fame. Jon Rawl reports on all of the happenings of the music business, including info on Miranda Lambert's forthcoming Wildcard Tour. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit previews Week 9's matchups, including Duke at North Carolina. Plus, the body of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney is believed to have been found in a Birmingham-area dumpster.
Washington Times reporter Sophie Kaplan shares info on Showtime's new series based on the Bill Clinton–James Paterson novel "The President Is Missing," and will be shot in Maryland. Matt Heermans returns to talk Big 12 football for Week 9, including Oklahoma at Kansas State. Heermans also dissects tasty tailgating recipes posted at Yall.com. Plus, deadly tornadoes kill at least four as a storm front moves across the region.
President Trump speaks at the opening of a 500-employee Louis Vuitton handbag factory in Alvarado, Texas. Jerry Short returns to recall the burning down of a structure near and dear to him. Alabama remains No. 1 in the latest college football poll; but health concerns surround Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Also, the South's Houston Astros and the South's Washington Nationals will play in the 2019 World Series.
No. 2 LSU heads to Starkville for an SEC West tussle with struggling Mississippi State. Jon Rawl and SEC contributor Mike Allison examine all of the conference action for Week 8. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit has thoughts on No. 3 Clemson's journey to Louisville and Duke's ACC Coastal fight at Virginia. Also, Tulane visits Memphis, Baylor goes to Oklahoma State, and Jackson State heads north to Mississippi Valley State.
Yall.com has unveiled haunted spots spread across the 16 Southern states. Mike Allison reports from Lexington, Ky., on all things Kentucky Wildcats. Coach Mark Stoops' football team heads to Athens this weekend for an SEC East clash against Georgia. Plus, Jon Rawl shares brand new books and movies for Southerners to peruse.
Miami shocked Top 20 Virginia last weekend. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit reports on the Hurricanes' progress and injury news as Week 8 arrives. Country music scribe Preshias Harris partied with Garth Brooks this week; and we find out how a worthy Music City charity with Dierks Bentley as its spokesperson has actually given aid to Preshias during her health woes of the past. Also, learn all about the lighthouses of coastal Georgia and South Carolina.
Louisiana gubernatorial finalists Gov. John Bel Edwards and Eddie Rispone speak after capturing the top two spots during Saturday's jungle primary. Big 12 and Barbecue Barrister Matt Heermans returns after welcoming his first child to the South. He gets us ready for Saturday's West Virginia-Oklahoma and Baylor-Oklahoma State skirmishes; and he also talks grill and barbecue smoker safety. Plus, the Washington Nationals improve to 3-0 in their NLCS battle with the St. Louis Cardinals.
AL.com business reporter Bill Thornton discusses his recent story on the state of shopping malls in Alabama. Will this favorite aspect of Southern retail survive the online threat? Jerry Short shares the scary news of the emergence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on the Mid-South's deer population. Also, Appalachian State and Missouri enter college football's AP Top 25 – plus, South Carolina shocks Georgia.
AL.com business reporter Bill Thornton discusses his recent story on the state of shopping malls in Alabama. Will this favorite aspect of Southern retail survive the online threat? Jerry Short shares the scary news of the emergence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) on the Mid-South's deer population. Also, Appalachian State and Missouri enter college football's AP Top 25 – plus, South Carolina shocks Georgia.
No. 1 Alabama battles the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field, while it's "Saturday Night In Death Valley" as LSU hosts Florida in a Top 10 donnybrook. No. 2 Clemson welcomes Atlantic Division foe Florida State to Death Valley. In Big 12 action, the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners meet for the 114th time in the "Red River Shootout." And "General Gridiron" returns with his humorous take on the Week 7 action.
Gabe Bock, host of the Texas A&M-centric "Maroon & White Report," talks to former Texas A&M, Pittsburgh and Mississippi State head football coach Jackie Sherrill on the eve of No. 1 Alabama's visit to Kyle Field. October is filled with festivals across the region, from the Taste of Atlanta (Ga.) to The Barbecue Festival (Lexington, N.C.). Also, "Bloody Genius" debuts at No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
Keith Urban notches his 40th Country Airplay Top 10 hit with "We Were." Preshias Harris has all the notes from Music City, including the incredible touring success of Chris Stapleton. Florida State will take two quarterbacks into the game against No. 2 Clemson. This week's ACC Report also includes audio from Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett and FSU hoops coach Leonard Hamilton. Plus, great egrets are an imposing fixture in large parts of the South.
Warren Farrell, PhD., author of the new book "Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling And What We Can Do About It," is host Jon Rawl's special guest. Toccopola Storyteller Jerry Short is back to talk more about the newsworthy days of the early 1960s, and how he's found the most unusual spots to sleep throughout the decades. Also, the weekend sports recap includes MLB Playoffs news, the new NCAA rankings, and who won during NFL Week 5.
Auburn and Florida have a Top 10 tussle in The Swamp, their first rendezvous since 2011. Michigan and Iowa play in Ann Arbor, Air Force flies to Navy, and Sam Houston State and Stephen F. Austin meet this Week 6 at NRG Stadium. Also, SMU entered the Top 25 this week for the first time since 1984. We hear from Mustangs head coach Sonny Dykes as his team preps to host Tulsa.
The 38th Fall for Greenville takes place October 10-13 in Greenville, S.C., and board chair Tony McGuirt previews the 150,000+ attendees event filled with music, food and fun. Week 6 of SEC Football includes a Top 10 matchup: Auburn at Florida. Tuscaloosa-based radio host Ryan Fowler talks about the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide and who might challenge Nick Saban's team this fall. Plus, we share the Kindle Select 25 books.
Sports Illustrated's Clemson Tigers beat writer Zach Lentz, a publisher of ClemsonMaven.io, recaps the close win at North Carolina and how Dabo Swinney's team fell to No. 2 this week. Lentz also dissects the Week 6 lineup of ACC contests, which includes Pittsburgh at Duke. Preshias Harris' Nashville Music Line report includes the scoop on new music from Jon Pardi and Mark Chesnutt. Plus, host Jon Rawl has a fun ride down memory lane talking about cowpeas.
Fall has arrived and the barrister of cooking Matt Heermans shares his Oktoberfest tips: bratwurst on the grill alongside onions. He also previews the Big 12's top Week 6 action: Texas at West Virginia and Oklahoma State at Texas Tech. In Dixie politics, most polls calling for President Trump's impeachment are gaining momentum; while a Republican leader in Georgia announces her intent to be nominated for the Peach State's forthcoming vacancy in the U.S. Senate.
James Meredith integrated the University of Mississippi on Sept. 30, 1962. Jerry Short was on the other side of Meredith and the U.S. Marshalls 57 years ago today – and he recalls this dramatic and deadly time during Mississippi and the South's evolvement on civil rights. Clemson nearly loses at North Carolina, and as a result the Alabama Crimson Tide ascend to No. 1. Plus, the first Sikh officer in the Harris County (Texas) Sheriff's Office is killed in the line of duty.
Week 5 of NCAA Football won't win awards for exciting rivalry games, but host Jon Rawl gets you ready for kickoff with SEC insider B.J. Bennett, of SouthernPigskin.com. Big 12 insider Matt Heermans has something to say about Texas Tech's voyage to Oklahoma. Plus, UCF coach Josh Heupel speaks after his team's dramatic loss at Pitt last weekend. The Knights welcome UConn to Orlando this weekend for an AAC battle.
SouthernPigskin.com's B.J. Bennett previews the Week 5 action for the SEC, as Mississippi State visits Auburn and Kentucky aims for six-straight at South Carolina. Major League Baseball junkie Zach Stone shares his thoughts on the Postseason-bound teams from the South: Astros, Braves, Cardinals, Nationals and possibly the Rays. Also, we let you know about Yall.com's "Each Southern State's Best Craft Beer Bar" feature.
Eric Church celebrates the No. 1 songs "Round Here Buzz" and "Some Of It," and our Preshias Harris was at the party in Music City and has the details. The ACC had a more respectable past weekend on the gridiron. CBS Sport Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to help preview Virginia at Notre Dame, Clemson at North Carolina, and N.C. State at Florida State. Also, we go way south to learn about the phrase "Borinqueno."
Clemson University economist Jhacova Williams, PhD., appears in a new TheGuardian.com video, "How Lynching Still Affects American Politics." Texas Tech rides into Norman with a backup quarterback. The Big 12 Barrister Matt Heermans previews Saturday's Texas Tech-Oklahoma duel, Kansas State's voyage to Oklahoma State, and Iowa State at Baylor. Plus, Orlando police terminate a school resource officer that sent 6-year-olds to juvenile detention.
The Tennessee Volunteers and Arkansas Razorbacks lost again in college football's Week 4, prompting our "Toccopola Storyteller" to further examine the dumpster fires currently raging in Knoxville, Tenn., and Fayetteville, Ark. PureIsGood.com launched Sept. 19 and owner Jason Nall visits with host Jon Rawl in a Yall.com Southern Entrepreneur showcase. Plus, a Florida woman bites a camel's testicles in Grosse Tete, La.
Tommy Tuberville, former Texas A&M assistant-turned-Auburn head football coach, dissects this years Tigers-Aggies match at Kyle Field. Y'all Show regular Matt Heermans discusses the Week 4 Big 12 action, which includes the Oklahoma State Cowboys' visit to the Texas Longhorns. Also, drama between Heart of Dixie FCS foes Alabama A&M and North Alabama.
ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit reflects on the rather awful Week 3 for the conference. Luckily, Week 4 is coming quick with big contests for Pitt, Louisville and Florida State. Loretta Lynn was at the Ryman Auditorium Tuesday night to receive a songwriting honor. Preshias Harris was in attendance and reports on this and the other happenings of Music Row. Also, learn all about what goes on a cheese board and the Unitarian Church.
Popcorn is a tasty option on game day. The Y'all Show's barrister of barbecue and Big 12 football Matt Heermans explains how he includes a taste of Memphis with his popcorn preparation. NFL quarterbacks are out for an extended time with injuries. And the editor of Yall.com drops by for a preview of stories posted on the all-Southern website.
AR-15s are a hot topic these days and our "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short has his expert take on the gun debate. College football had some exciting upsets in Week 3, including FCS foe The Citadel's defeat of ACC member Georgia Tech. Plus, we have the list of the "9 Fattest States in America."
No. 2 Alabama enters SEC play on the road at Williams-Brice Stadium against South Carolina and its freshman quarterback Ryan Hilinski. The Palmetto State's other Power 5 program, No. 1 Clemson, heads north to Syracuse for redemption in the Carrier Dome. Also, the Rice Owls welcome the Texas Longhorns to NRG Stadium and the Memphis Tigers visit the South Alabama Jaguars.
SEC Network host Peter Burns discusses his five-year tenure at the Charlotte-based outlet and his thoughts on this weekend's Southeastern Conference gridiron action. Mount Airy, N.C., is the hometown of one of television's most familiar faces; and later this month the city hosts its 30th Mayberry Days. The Andy Griffith Museum's Abigail S. Linville drops by to preview the fun. Plus, Holdenville, Okla., native and Oklahoma State University megadonor T. Boone Pickens dies at 91.
Mack Brown and North Carolina are now 2-0 on the new season. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit is impressed with what's going on in Chapel Hill – while bewilderment continues for a struggling Florida State program – during this week's ACC Report. Preshias Harris reports on a musical salute to Earl Thomas Conley that drew Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan to it. And we remember the 18th anniversary of 9/11.
Andrew Langer, host of the "Andrew Langer Show" on Baltimore's WBAL-AM 1090 and president of the Institute for Liberty, is this week's Southern Political Spotlight. On Monday Night Football, the New Orleans Saints inched over the crossbar with a walk-off win against the Houston Texans. We have the field set for NASCAR's Playoffs. And great news for the capsized "Golden Ray" cargo ship off St. Simons Island, Ga.
"Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short was the victim of a crime spree over the weekend; and from a law enforcement perspective the Mississippi town he lives in may not have progressed since the 1950s. Jon Rawl recaps the NFL and NCAA fun from the weekend. Also, we learn all about the South's oysters, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Epicure's Southern Baked Gluten Free Crumb Mix.
South Carolina feels the impact of Category 3 Hurricane Dorian. We have the latest updates from the Lowcountry, as the storm moves north along the Palmetto State's coast. The SEC Report includes audio from Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt, whose Vols lost against Georgia State in Week 1 and have now had two departures from the program. Also, AL.com writer Matt Wake pens "The 25 'most Southern rock' musician names in Southern rock."
No. 1 Clemson hosts Texas A&M in a clash of ACC-SEC. The Bayou Bengals of LSU head to Austin for a Top 10 battle with the Texas Longhorns. "General Gridiron" returns for his humorous take on the weekend's lineup of college football clashes. Also, several FCS programs endured hardship this week as Hurricane Dorian hit the South's Atlantic coast.
The Carolinas brace for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. Mack Brown helped lead the North Carolina Tar Heels to one of their most thrilling win in years during Week 1; and our ACC scribe Jonathan Leifheit debates whether a resurgent UNC can topple Miami this weekend. Plus, country music insider Preshias Harris reports on Craig Morgan's comeback CD, new trophies for Billy Ray Cyrus, and Dustin Collins' music momentum.
Category 5 Hurricane Dorian pummels The Bahamas on its way westward to the Southeast coast. Jon Rawl has the latest hurricane alerts and info to help those in need. OU's Jalen Hurts and the Big 12's debut was a success, as reported by insider Matt Heermans. The Barrister also lets us in on his rib recipe for college football's opening weekend. Plus, we have the the list of "Best States To Work."
Boston College hosts Virginia Tech in Chestnut Hill. Oklahoma welcomes Houston and new coach Dana Holgorsen. This opening weekend also features South Carolina-North Carolina, Georgia-Vanderbilt and Mississippi-Memphis.
Hurricane Dorian gains strength and is expected to hit the South's Atlantic coast. We share preparedness tips as the region plans to evacuate. Americana music newcomer Callie McCullough discusses her newfound Southernism and her sparkling debut single, "Five Dollar Pearls." Plus, our SEC Spotlight includes comments from Alabama coach Nick Saban and Auburn skipper Gus Malzahn.
Jason Aldean hits No. 1 on the country radio chart with "Rearview Town." Preshias Harris reports from Music Row on the Georgian's latest chart-topper, Tanya Tucker's first CD in 17 years, and Carly Pearce's new video series. The ACCN's first game arrives Thursday night and CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit prepares us for Clemson-Georgia Tech at Death Valley. Also, scuppernongs are kind of a big deal in the Old North State.
Matt Heermans, the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue," adds "Barrister of Big 12 Football" to his duties. While you get your grill out this opening weekend of college football, the Oklahoma Sooners have a pesky Houston Cougars squad sneaking into Norman. And in this week's Southern Political Report, new polling suggests a three-way tie atop the Democratic race for president in 2020.
Chick-fil-A and Popeyes launch a chicken sandwich skirmish on social media. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short has worked a plethora of odd jobs – included jailer at the county jail. Rory McIlroy picks up $15 million for winning the FedEx Cup at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club. Also, we have a newly named storm (Dorian) circulating in the tropical Atlantic.
The Tour Championship in Atlanta is the PGA Tour's final tournament for 2018–19. Jason Nall returns to talk about the potential winner at East Lake Golf Club; as well as Mississippi hosting the U.S. Women's Amateur and a Magnolia State native winning the Amateur Championship at Pinehurst Resort. Plus, as Jon Rawl concludes his summer broadcasts from South Carolina we play a Grand Strand standard, General Johnson And The Chairmen Of The Board's "Carolina Girls."
South Carolina welcomes Jon Rawl and the "Y'all Show" back for a few more episodes before summer ends. Will Muschamp, head coach of the Palmetto State's flagship university, discusses roster moves for the Gamecocks. We also have audio from Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason and Auburn coach Gus Malzahn. Plus, what Southern state is No. 2 in the nation for "friendliest state"?
Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are among the Democratic contenders for president that made their way to Atlanta for a chance to speak at the Black Church PAC event at the Georgia International Convention Center. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans continues his pork discussion with insider tips on cooking bacon in the oven. Plus, Heermans shares his knowledge of Big 12 football as pigskins will be flying before September arrives.
Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana's first woman governor and the Pelican State's chief executive during 2005's Hurricane Katrina, dies at age 76. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short reports on his experience attending last week's candlelight vigil at Graceland to honor the memory of Elvis Presley. Plus, former Texas Longhorn running back and 2004 Doak Walker winner Cedric Benson dies in a motorcycle crash in Austin.
Elvis Presley died on this date 42 years ago. We salute the "King" with one of his most-Southern songs. The SEC releases its preseason team and it's loaded with Alabama Crimson Tide players. Also, food is on a lot of Southerners minds as we sort through the fun on "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
Kirby Smart, Jeremy Pruitt, Jimbo Fisher and Joe Moorhead address the media as their respective SEC teams are just two weeks away from kicking off the 2019 season. Severe heat claims the life of an elderly Mississippian. Plus, country music newcomer SaraBeth discusses her days waitressing tables in Texas, graduating from Baylor University, and her decision to make records in Nashville.
Yall.com editor Clark Shelton returns to preview the website's new feature stories; including Kentucky bourbon, Chick-fil-A macaroni and the South's best college football traditions. Preshias Harris reports on Blake Shelton's No. 1 party for "God's Country." Plus, the Florida State Seminoles football team packed its teepee and traveled south to Bradenton for three days of drills at IMG Academy.
Baylor University football coach Matt Rhule discusses the Bears' quarterback depth as the Big 12 program preps for the season opener against in-state foe Stephen F. Austin. The barbecue guru Matt Heermans has his own thoughts on college football – and bacon, too. Also, our Southern political focus this week includes audio from Attorney General William Barr, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R–S.C.) and Mississippi gubernatorial candidate Jim Hood (D-Miss.).
ICE agents in Mississippi take 680 illegal aliens into custody. Jerry Short discusses the raid and his own experience working with undocumented workers in past decades. Sleeping porches are a Southern tradition created for a pragmatic solution. Also, injuries and defections are creating big problems for the region's Power Five college football programs in the days leading up to 2019's kickoff.
South Carolina angler John Gardenhire returns to talk wildlife fun with the Y'all Show's outdoors correspondent Cleve Marsh. Little Richard is the self-proclaimed "Father of Rock and Roll" and a native of Macon, Ga. We salute the 86-year-old living legend with his 1955 classic, "Tutti Frutti." Plus, the Tennessee Volunteers have a starter on the defensive line out for the year due to injury.
Missouri Tigers coach Barry Odom is among the SEC head football coaches featured in our conference spotlight. MU is inching toward its season opener Aug. 31 at the Wyoming Cowboys. Yall.com dissects the rewards programs for your favorite airlines and hotels; plus we learn how to eat kudzu. Also, get ready to travel to great attractions across the South before the Labor Day holiday.
Grammy-nominee T. Graham Brown joins host Jon Rawl for a ride back to the 1980s, when the Georgia native had three No. 1 hits on the country music chart. Preshias Harris shares news about the current hitmakers on Music Row. Duke Blue Devils head football coach David Cutcliffe speaks after his team's first practice for 2019. Also, female knuckleheads make news in Louisiana and Florida.
Pork is on the mind of our "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue." Matt Heermans shares his expertise on the cuts of swine available at your local butcher. Eight-time NBA All-Star Vince Carter is returning for his 22nd season, inking a renewal with the Atlanta Hawks. Plus, the Western Kentucky hamlet of Fancy Farm just hosted the premier political event in the Bluegrass State.
Twenty innocent citizens of El Paso, Texas, are killed over the weekend. Jon Rawl and Jerry Short try to make sense of the uptick in mass shootings in 2019. North Carolina native J.T. Poston wins his first PGA Tour tournament in his home state, while Georgia native Chase Elliott wins the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen. Also, we accentuate the South's love of chow-chow.
Christian singer Rusty Dean joins Jon Rawl from Music Row in Nashville, Tenn. We hear the Georgia native discuss his forthcoming single that was inspired by a little boy in Africa. Singer-songwriter Wes Harman also visits with Rawl, and the brand new Nashville transplant from Illinois discusses his John-influenced style. And as we wrap our broadcast from the capital city of Tennessee, nearby Vanderbilt University has a quarterback duel as Derek Mason's team starts its first day of fall practice.
Nashville welcomes the all-Southern show back to Music Row, where Jon Rawl and Preshias Harris are in tandem at Jordan Davis' No. 1 party for "Take It From Me" and they introduce singer-songwriter-dairy farmer Stephanie Nash. Harris reveals the secret to her chicken and dumplings in today's "Hashtag Hullabaloo." Also, Miami Hurricanes football coach Manny Diaz is preparing for UM's renewed rivalry with the Florida Gators.
Mississippi, Kentucky and Louisiana elect governors in 2019, and Election Impact Group's Howie Morgan drops by to preview the Southern political battles. The "Barbecue Barrister" walks us through the various cuts of beef available at your local butcher. Plus, a top Clemson running back switches to archrival South Carolina for his senior season.
Jennifer D. Dobbs, ArtsBridge Foundation's executive director, discusses the impactful work done at her Metro Atlanta nonprofit during this "Southern Business Insider." The "Toccopola Storyteller" weighs-in on LSU's new decision to sell beer and wine inside Tiger Stadium this fall. Also, PGA golfer Brooks Koepka delivers a $1.745 million win at the WGC–FedEx St. Jude Invitational in Memphis, Tenn.
Steve Wariner was at No. 1 on the country music charts this week back in 1987 with his biggest hit, "The Weekend." In current times the Grand Ole Opry singer has just released a $5,000 signature Gretsch Guitar; and he's playing a gig in Hopkinsville, Ky., on Saturday. The South Carolina Gamecocks have the most difficult football schedule in 2019. Plus, "Trudy" the gorilla dies at age 63 at the Little Rock Zoo.
Seersucker is the South's fabric. Rhonda Vincent, "The Queen of Bluegrass" and a Grammy Award-winner, debuts a new single, "Like I Could." We also discuss how the Missouri native cut country music records in the 1990s, her social media trends, and more. The Highland Lakes region of Central Texas is a great weekend getaway. Also, what non-quarterbacks from the SEC East will make the biggest difference in 2019?
Maddie & Tae are touring with Carrie Underwood; plus the Oklahoma-Texas duo has a new single climbing the charts. Preshias Harris shares the details from Music Row; plus singer-actor John Schneider ties the knot in Louisiana. On the ACC football front UVa coach Bronco Mendenhall and N.C. State coach Dave Doeren accentuate their 2019 roster. And yes, it's OK to eat deviled eggs for breakfast.
Washington Times national correspondent James Varney previews the action-packed race for U.S. Senate in Alabama, as Democrat Doug Jones has a cast of characters on the Republican side. The Barbecue Barrister returns to chronicle the appetizing appetizers available at Stubb's Bar-B-Q (Fresh Stuffed Jalapenos) in Austin, and The Rendezvous Restaurant (Cheese & Sausage) in Memphis. Also, host Jon Rawl shares thoughts from the head football coaches of Texas, Oklahoma and Texas Tech during Big 12 Media Days.
Ireland's Shane Lowry captures his first major golf win at the 148th Open Championship. Memphis pastor Alfred Milan shares his powerful story of overcoming drug and alcohol addiction. Also, the Toccopola storyteller returns with memories on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a lifesaving story, and commentary on President Trump and "The Squad."
Mack Brown is at the podium at the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, and we hear why the veteran football coach returned to North Carolina's sideline in 2019. The SEC Media Days wraps in Hoover, Ala., with Mark Stoops (Kentucky), Gus Malzahn (Auburn) and Derek Mason (Vanderbilt) front and center. We preview this weekend's Open Championship in Northern Ireland with Southern States Junior Classics director Jason Nall. Plus, Virginia native Ella Fitzgerald sings the perfect memoir as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA's Apollo 11 mission landing on the moon.
Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban are both at the mic as the Football Kickoff for the ACC takes place in Charlotte, N.C., and the Crimson Tide coach continues the SEC Media Days madness in Hoover, Ala. We also have audio from the head football coaches at Florida State, Louisville, Mississippi State, Arkansas, and South Carolina. We share the top selling books at Amazon.com and the New York Times Best Sellers. Also, President Trump holds a raucous rally Wednesday night in Greenville, N.C.
Brett Young is releasing a new acoustic project, while fellow country singer Kenny Chesney pens a 456-page debut book. Preshias Harris has the details from Music City. At the SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala., Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, Georgia's Kirby Smart, Texas A&M's Jimbo Fisher, and Mississippi's head man Matt Luke take part in Day 2. Plus, retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dies in Florida at 99.
Ed Orgeron, Dan Mullen and Barry Odom speak at the opening day of the 2019 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala. Barbecue virtuoso Matt Heermans returns to share stories of revelry during past hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. Also, Tabasco, Moon Pies and Brackish Bow Ties are among the Southern businesses honored Monday at the White House's "Made In America" showcase.
Luckie & Co. president John Gardner discusses the successes of the advertising and marketing firm with tentacles across the South. The Toccopola Storyteller shares his memories of cleaning up the Gulf Coast after past hurricanes and oil spills. A move by Tennessee governor Bill Lee draws the wrath of Texas senator Ted Cruz. Plus, a historic weekend at Wimbledon.
Louisiana braces for the arrival of Tropical Storm Barry. Premier Outfitters CEO Mark Clifford discusses his Western Kentucky-based deer hunting guide service with "MarshLand" outdoors correspondent Cleve Marsh. Darryl Worley's "Tennessee River Run" is a favorite anthem for enthusiasts of the South's freshwater coasts. Plus, a key member of the South Carolina Gamecocks' women's team transfers to the defending national champion Baylor Bears.
Remso W. Martinez, author of "Stay Away From The Libertarians!," is our special guest. The 24-year-old Virginian's debut book arrives just in time for the 2020 election campaign. Florida Gators superfan "Mr. Two Bits" died July 2 at the age of 97. In a special SEC Spotlight, host Jon Rawl shares a 2008 interview he conducted with George Edmondson during the week "Mr. Two Bits" retired from his iconic pre-game role at Florida Field. Also, we share news on the development of a storm off Louisiana's coast.
Confederate Railroad goes off the rails after a state fair in Illinois boots the band from an August appearance. Music insider Preshias Harris reports from Nashville; and she has notes on Tanya Tucker, Willie Nelson, and Lee Brice's "Rumor" hitting No. 1. Yall.com editor Clark Shelton returns to plug the website's watermelon-themed articles, updates on tropical disturbances, and county fairs hitting Dixie. Also, the Duke Blue Devils are atop the ACC academic honor roll.
The Democrats have their first 2020 presidential contender bow out of the race. Today's "Y'all Southern Politics Showcase" also features former First Lady Michelle Obama speaking in New Orleans; while current First Lady Melania Trump traveled Monday to an opioid roundtable in Huntington, W. Va. Plus, it's "Breakfast at Wimbledon" time, as Americans battle on the grass in London.
Tragedy across the South in the days after the Fourth of July. Jon Rawl shares the news of a Nashville policeman's death, seven people killed in a Georgia highway accidents, and two Southerners mauled by animals. Kentucky Wildcat quarterback great Jared Lorenzen dies at 38, while a former Clemson and East Carolina running back drowns in Georgia. On a happier note, Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short is known for his bad boy days back in high school.
Trevor Lawrence and the defending national champion Clemson Tigers are poised to do great things again on the gridiron in 2019. Jon Rawl shares the latest scoop in country music – including issues with Taylor Swift, Billy Ray Cyrus makes history, and Charlie Daniels does an amazing thing for the veterans of Middle Tennessee. Also, we get you ready for the Fourth of July festivities across the South.
"The Barbecue Barrister" has the perfect Fourth of July preview – including tips on preparation, savory hot dog pointers, and a spare rib extravaganza. Mississippians go to the polls Aug. 6 for a primary to select the finalists for governor, attorney general, and more. We set the political stage in the Magnolia State; and relay the best-run and worst-run cities in the South.
Worthpoint.com CEO Will Seippel is this week's featured Southern businessman. Discover how the Virginian moved to Atlanta to create a business recognized as an Inc. 500/5000 company. Jerry Short returns to share a laugh with host Jon Rawl about how past generations in Toccopola would have adapted to Facebook; plus he shares stories of noodling for catfish around the Fourth of July. Also, we learn about mimosa trees and mullet fish and mullet roe.
Alan Jackson signed his first record deal 30 years ago this week; and to help celebrate we play one of the best punch-the-clock songs ever recorded, the Jimmy Buffett duet "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere." Several movies hit theaters as the country prepares for the long Fourth of July week. Also, Chathom Ford in Alabama has to modify its successful "God and glory" giveaway to boost truck sales.
Vanderbilt wins the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., giving the SEC program and coach Tim Corbin its second national championship. Fred Allen is a world-renowned pianist from Thomasville, Ga.; and his grandson, Allen Cheney, has just penned "Crescendo," a touching tribute to his grandfather and grandmother (Winnie). Also, disgraced "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett is spotted in an Atlanta Smoothie King.
Kelsea Ballerini celebrates another No. 1 with "Miss Me More." Preshias Harris attended the party; and she relays info on '80s hitmaker Exile and its new CD release. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit weighs in on the comments by Florida State athletics director Dave Coburn's about former head football coach Jimbo Fisher. Also, Southern manners dictate that you're not supposed to wear ballcaps inside restaurants.
Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden are among the speakers at the South Carolina Democratic Convention. The "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans gets a good chuckle at Jon Rawl's 'cue quandary – eating wet ribs while driving on the open highway. Also, the Atlanta Hawks make a trade as they look to improve their status in the NBA in 2019-20.
Waffle House's jukebox songs are a scattered, smothered mix of Southern fun. Presidential hopeful Joe Biden injects deceased Southern senators into the 2020 campaign and our Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short actually has to take a stand for "Sleepy Joe." He also discusses a Supreme Court decision from June 21. Also, Vanderbilt and Michigan duel in the College World Series' championship series in Omaha, Neb.
Louisville eliminates Mississippi State at the College World Series. Dangerous winds swept across the South and killed two on Thursday. Eartha Kitt (1927-2008) was a multitalented star from South Carolina – and likely kin to host Jon Rawl. And as we wrap our expedition to the eighth state admitted to the union, we review the Palmetto State's beach and barbecue offerings.
Vanderbilt is the only SEC team in the College World Series left unblemished. Sumter and Clarendon counties in South Carolina are included in our pilgrimage throughout South Carolina. Also, hurricane season is officially here and we share the list of storm names for 2019.
Holly Hill, S.C., is where we've landed. The Orangeburg County town is nestled near Lake Marion, it's the hometown of New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, and world-renowned Sweatman's Bar-b-que is just down the road. Country music insider Preshias Harris has Luke Combs, Morgan Evans and Shania Twain nuggets. Plus, CBS Sports Digital scribe Jonathan Leifheit shares the latest ACC Report.
"The Y'all Show" turns 1. Host Jon Rawl blows out the candles on the first year of the show with a fun-filled ride down memory lane. Matt Heermans discusses South Carolina's barbecue trail map, bratwurst, and college baseball. Also, there is good news for Democrats in Virginia.
Blackbirds have been a nuisance across the South for generations and storyteller Jerry Short has his own thoughts about them. Mississippi State gets a wild walk-off win against Auburn in Game 4 of the College World Series. Chattanooga's Volkswagen plant votes on whether to become unionized. Plus, host Jon Rawl continues broadcasting from South Carolina.
Southern golf insider Jason Nall returns with a preview of this weekend's U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, Calif. Jon Rawl has fun taking the test of 30 Southern food choices. And as the show continues to broadcast from South Carolina, the sounds of The Embers' "I Love Beach Music" gets the second hour going.
South Carolina has welcomed native son Jon Rawl back for more than a week of episodes, and fun. Celebrations aplenty are happening throughout Dixie in June. Arkansas, Auburn, Mississippi State and Vanderbilt are all celebrating their entry into the 2019 College World Series. Also, we rewind to hear a past interview with "Hung Up" author Haley Evans.
Preshias Harris recaps the 2019 CMA Fest, where more than 100,000 traveled to Nashville for great country music. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit previews the Louisville Cardinals and Florida State Seminoles' entry into the College World Series in Omaha, Neb. Also, another North Carolina teenager is bitten by a shark in the Atlantic waters of the Tar Heel State.
Arkansas and Auburn punch their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., joining five other Power Five universities from Dixie in the quest for an NCAA Baseball title. Barbecue aficionado Matt Heermans will combine CWS love and his passion for barbecue; plus, we get Heermans' advice for spring cleaning the grill. Also, Mother Nature continues to wreak havoc in the South.
ACC and SEC teams are packing their bags for Omaha and the College World Series. Jerry Short shares the World War II experience of his family, including "skip bombing" pioneer Maj. Kenneth D. McCullar. Also, conservative talk show hosts often bully the South and its history.
Reelfoot Lake (Tenn.) duck hunter extraordinaire Russell H. Caldwell visits with Cleve Marsh in the latest installment of "Marsh Land: Out In The South." Vince Gill's forthcoming album "Okie" features the melodic track "I Don't Wanna Ride The Rails No More." Plus, a Florida man goes bonkers in Upstate New York.
The 75th anniversary of D-Day is remembered as we hear the voice of Allied commanding general Dwight Eisenhower on that fateful June 6, 1944 battle day. Six baseball teams from the SEC are Super Regional-bound, including conference champ Vanderbilt. And we share a portion of the July 2018 interview with best-selling author Kevin Powers ("The Yellow Birds").
CMA Fest 2019 has taken over Nashville this week and Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the scoop on concerts, autograph sessions, and more. Jonathan Leifheit is back with commentary on the four Atlantic Coast Conference teams heading to the Super Regionals of NCAA Baseball. Also, Mississippi's offbeat towns just might be the perfect summer escape.
High schools in Texas are competing for barbecue state championships. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains; and he shares the do's and don'ts of charcoal cooking. Louisville, East Carolina and Oklahoma State each rally on Monday and punch their college baseball Super Regional ticket. Plus, we rewind to last summer for a look back at great episodes of the inaugural year of the "Y'all Show."
Chicago Blues. Jon Rawl reports on his travel to Windy City and Ohio's Cedar Point theme park. Also, Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short is back with his feedback on Rawl's trip Up North; plus his memories of the popularity of comic books in the 1950s. Also, Auburn's play-by-play announcer dies in a car wreck; and a look at teams advancing to college baseball's Super Regionals.
"Summertime Blues" is a Rockabilly favorite first made famous in 1958 by Eddie Cochran. Jon Rawl gets the summer fun started with the help of nine-year-old son, Nolton, who just completed third grade. Cleve Marsh returns with an "Out In the South" feature of Reelfoot Lake (Tenn.) sportsman Rob Caldwell. Also, a glance at new movies hitting theaters this Memorial Day weekend.
Vanderbilt baseball coach Tim Corbin speaks after his baseball team clinched the SEC regular season title. Mississippi State head football coach Joe Moorhead is having fun traveling the highways of the Magnolia State. The Southern towns of Brewton, Alma, Ocean Springs, Nacogdoches et al. are hosting blueberry festivals. Plus, host Jon Rawl shares the list of hot new books hitting stores.
ACC Football is in the news, and conference insider Jonathan Leifheit is back with a report on Manny Diaz and Geoff Collins' recruiting tenacity at both Miami and Georgia Tech. The passport of Preshias Harris has been stamped as she's talking country music this week all the way from the South...of Great Britain! Plus, bad and good news on the region's weather forecast.
Tuffy Stone and Cool Smoke, from Richmond, Va., take top honors at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in Memphis. Our own "Barbecue Barrister," Matt Heermans, reports on Cool Smoke and the assortment of winners. President Trump just welcomed Memphis realtor Bob Turner to the stage in Washington, D.C. Plus, Bernie Sanders campaigns in Birmingham, Ala.
Brooks Koepka wins his second straight PGA Championship; while Tuscaloosa, Ala., native Deontay Wilder maintains the heavyweight boxing title. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short recalls a 1960s slugfest with 6-foot-10 Vanderbilt basketball star Clyde Lee. Also, new graduates at Morehouse College get one heckuva commencement gift.
Jason Nall returns to preview this weekend's PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Bluegrass music will be front and center at this weekend's Poke Salat Festival in downtown Arab, Ala. Plus, host Jon Rawl talks grits, the awful Boston accent, and the social media habits of the region on today's "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
SEC Baseball enters the final week and Rivals.com/VandySports.com insider Chris Lee gets us ready for the postseason. Plus, we get the latest on the Vanderbilt Commodores' basketball and baseball teams. Springfield, Missouri's Junebug Jamboree cranks up at the end of May; and Becky Ludwig stops in for a preview of the 25th celebration of the Volkswagen Beetle. Also, we have Amazon.com's hottest books.
ESPN.com college sports reporter David Hale reports from the ACC spring meetings in Amelia Island, Fla., where the conference's football and basketball coaches have gathered. We get the latest from Nashville as country music insider Preshias Harris shares info on Alabama's 50th anniversary, Rascal Flatts' Jay DeMarcus' 15th wedding anniversary, and Thomas Rhett happenings. And host Jon Rawl has goodies from Twitter on today's "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
Texas Longhorns defensive great Rod Babers talks UT football with his fellow "Longhorn Blitz" co-hosts, as we get a sneak peek of the Austin-based show. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans drops by to promote the wonders of crockpots as an alternative to barbecue grilling. Also, Yall.com editor Clark Shelton previews the website's newest content.
Jerry Short is not a fan of the craziness and unruliness often found at today's commencement ceremonies. We share the findings of the poorest town in each of the 16 Southern states. Also, the NBA Conference Finals are set, the NCAA is considering extending the 3-point line, and we have a recap of the weekend for college baseball's Top 25.
Trey Teague, an All-American offensive lineman for the Tennessee Vols who also played nine years in the NFL, talks about his deer hunting business with "Marsh Land" reporter Cleve Marsh. Country music hitmaker Luke Combs releases a brand new single, "Beer Never Broke My Heart." Plus, host Jon Rawl salutes his "Granny" and the delicious peach pies made by her on this Mother's Day weekend.
Larry Walker pens "Tales From Georgia's Gnat Line," where the former Georgia state representative covers mules, cotton, politics and more. Mike Allison checks in from Lexington, Ky., with a report on all things Kentucky Wildcats. Mark Stoops' football team made great strides in 2018; but can they go further in 2019? Also, host Jon Rawl previews this weekend's West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Carthage Buggy Festival, and North Georgia's Southern Blooms Festival.
Thomas Rhett loves his mama – and his wife (Lauren) – as we prepare for Mother's Day this Sunday. Preshias Harris checks in from Music Biz 2019, held at the new JW Marriott in downtown Nashville. Post and Courier (Charleston, S.C.) columnist Gene Sapakoff compares all 28 of the ACC and SEC football coaches. Also, host Jon Rawl shares the latest James Beard Award winners from Dixie.
Lacy J. Dalton, singer of the hits "16th Avenue" and "Black Coffee," discusses her country music career and current work to preserve the country's wild horse population. Matt Heermans and host Jon Rawl have Louisville, Kentucky's top places for pork ribs. Plus, law enforcement officers in Mississippi and Tennessee die in the line of duty.
Maximum Security is disqualified at the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The Toccopola Storyteller shares his knowledge of the controversial race; plus we get Jerry Short's 1960s senior class trip memory. Also, host Jon Rawl shares audio released Friday from U.S. economic adviser Larry Kudlow.
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) uses a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken to protest during a Capitol Hill hearing. A freshman quarterback on the Florida Gators roster finds himself in hot water. Country music icon Randy Travis turns 60 on Saturday. Plus, Jon Rawl talks collard greens, the Great Southern Beer Fest, and Ducks Unlimited.
Memphis in May International Festival's Robert Griffin previews this weekend's Beale Street Music Festival, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest coming May 15-18, and more. Yall.com editor Clark Shelton shares his vast knowledge of thoroughbred racing on the eve of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Plus, 19 SEC teams receive invites to the NCAA Tennis Championships.
Chris Young ("I'm Comin' Over") just gave Preshias Harris a big hug. The country music insider explains; plus Darius Rucker is about to honored at Music Biz 2019 in Nashville. Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson and Clemson's Dabo Swinney ink new contracts with their respective schools. Plus, Jon Rawl talks Mountain Dew for breakfast in Dunn, N.C., Churchill Downs, and redheads.
Jewish grilling, including the World Kosher BBQ Championship, is discussed with "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans. Amanda Walker, columnist for AL.com, discusses her recent work highlighting the contrasts of Southern v. Country. Blake Shelton prepares to open an Ole Red in his Oklahoma hometown; while Kid Rock gives a middle finger to Nashville. Plus, Florida tennis star Sloane Stephens will tie the "net" with fellow Floridian and MLS striker Jozy Altidore.
Sturgill Simpson has won a Grammy and sold more than 500,000 records. Civil War buff Jon Rawl closes out April with a lesson on the 1862 siege of Corinth (Miss.), the Confederacy's produce tax, the 1864 Battle of Jenkins' Ferry (Ark.), and the "Sultana" explosion near Memphis in 1865. Chase Elliott captures the checkered flag at Talladega Superspeedway's GEICO 500. Plus, Jerry Short is out of the hospital and talks ministrokes (TIA) and 1950s donkeys.
Nashville put on quite a show as it hosts NFL Draft 2019. Jon Rawl is in Middle Tennessee covering the excitement, as Allen, Texas, native Kyler Murray goes first in the draft to the Arizona Cardinals. "Marsh Land" host Cleve Marsh talks hunting, fishing and alligators with South Carolina outdoorsman John Gardenhire. Plus, the fun sound of Buckwheat Zydeco's "Hot Tamale Baby."
The 2019 NFL Draft starts tonight in Nashville and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Music City for all of the madness. We listen in to Tennessee Titans insider Buck Reising's draft talk with RCA Records Nashville artist Ryan Hurd. The West Tennessee city of Paris hosts the "World's Biggest Fish Fry" this week. Plus, debut author Haley Evans discusses her insightful book, "Hung Up: Why You Should Put The Phone Down (And Other Life Advice)."
Georgia Tech and Wake Forest are the latest ACC institutions to garner championship hardware. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit reports. Music insider Preshias Harris has the latest news from Nashville, just hours before this week's NFL Draft. And host Jon Rawl shares the story of a Dyersburg, Tenn., man that just won $2 million and then proudly proclaimed, "I'm still a redneck."
Southern Halo, a sister trio country pop band from Cleveland, Miss., share the new single "Sunshine" with host Jon Rawl. Barbecue insider Matt Heermans talks portable smokers, dual probe thermometers and post-Easter grilling. Also, the mother of retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., Brenda Jackson, dies at 65.
Dr. Ben Carson visits Little Rock in his role as secretary of the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department. Jon Rawl memorializes his friend Rick Davis, who rose from a South Carolina orphanage to Mississippi lawyer. Plus, former Tennessee Volunteers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Reggie Cobb dies at 50.
200th Episode. Jon Rawl wraps a week on location in Oxford, Miss., with comments on Thursday's release of the Mueller Report. LSU recruits Scott Woodward back to his alma mater from his gig running Texas A&M's athletics department. Jason Nall previews this weekend's RBC Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Plus, we take it easy this Good Friday with a second hour encore of the April 12 show.
Oxford, Mississippi hosts the 24th annual Double Decker Arts Festival April 26-27; and event coordinator Lee Ann Stubbs previews the excitement with host Jon Rawl at the Visit Oxford office. As we continue to broadcast this week on location in Oxford, find out about the amazing lineup of authors having signing events at Square Books before April wraps. We get the latest college baseball projection of Oxford's hometown team that plays in the SEC from "Hotty Toddy Hotline" host Acey Roberts and his insider from College Baseball Daily. Plus, two actual children of Civil War veterans share their amazing story.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit shares his thoughts on Virginia Tech's new head basketball coach and Zion Williamson's departure from Duke after one season during his ACC Report. Nearly 60 years ago the classic "He'll Have To Go" was a smash for Texas crooner Jim Reeves. Also, while on location in Oxford, Miss., host Jon Rawl's "Hashtag Hullabaloo" report covers #SouthernBaptistProblems, magnolia petals and author Amy Metz.
Oxford, Miss., is the broadcast home of the "Y'all Show" this week; and former residents Jon Rawl and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans reminisce about B's Bar-B-Q, Handy Andy, and more. Oxford resident and famed tobacco settlement trial lawyer Richard Scruggs narrowly escaped a deadly plane crash this past weekend. First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence spoke to school children at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Monday. Plus, Duke Blue Devil Zion Williamson officially declares for the NBA Draft.
Tiger Woods wins his fifth green jacket at the 2019 Masters Tournament. Golf insider Jason Nall recaps the exciting weekend, as well as the business impact of Woods' win and the financial surge to Augusta, Ga. And as host Jon Rawl has traveled this week to Oxford, Miss., he gets Toccopola Storyteller Jerry Short to recount his climbing a water tower as a second grader in Como, Miss.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency commissioner Angie Box discusses fishing and hunting in the Volunteer State with outdoors correspondent Cleve Marsh. We recap highlights from the opening round of the Masters Tournament from golf guru Jason Nall. Southern Miss men's basketball coach Doc Sadler departs Hattiesburg for an assistant's job at Nebraska. Plus, we remember the life and career of 1980s country music hitmaker Earl Thomas Conley.
"Behind The Rifle: Women Soldiers In Civil War Mississippi" is a new book from author Shelby Harriel. Golf insider Jason Nall previews the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club, as the opening round tees off today. Plus, Yall.com features "13 Unique Southern Food Festivals In April."
Miranda Lambert gets personal during the 54th ACM Awards. Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on the skirmish in Las Vegas; plus new releases for both Darryl Worley and Thomas Rhett. ACC scribe Jonathan Leifheit looks back on the No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers first national championship in men's basketball. Also, Dollar General stores take good care of the deodorant.
Virginia wins the 2019 men's college basketball national championship. A jubilant Tony Bennett talks about his resurgent Hoos team in the seconds following an 85-77 overtime win versus Texas Tech, the ACC program's first national title. Blueprint Strategy president Antjuan Seawright talks Democratic politics heading into South Carolina's 2020 presidential primary. Plus, "Barbecue Barrister" and TTU alum Matt Heermans discusses grill renovations and Lillie's Q barbecue sauces and rubs.
Ex-Sen. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings died Saturday at the age of 97. The South Carolina politician was in the U.S. Senate for 38 years; after serving as the Palmetto State's governor from 1959 until 1963. Jon Rawl salutes Hollings' unique Southern dialect; while he and Jerry Short reminisce about the 16 Southern governors in office back in 1959. Plus, the Lady Bears of Baylor University capture their third national title.
Jason Nall reports on the 30 lucky golfers playing in the final round of the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur. Jon Rawl sets the table for Saturday's semifinal contests of college basketball's Final Four. We discover what a Bundt cake is. Plus, Grand Ole Opry member Steve Wariner has a slam-dunk of a country song.
Civil War writer John Reeves discusses his own Robert E. Lee-themed work; as well as his "7 Essential Books" covering the conflict between North and South. Alexis Ebert joins host Jon Rawl in Nashville to promote her debut country music single, "Ride Or Die." Yall.com lists the top vodka distilleries in the region. Plus, Bruce Pearl's Final Four-bound Auburn Tigers basketball team is the focus of today's SEC Spotlight.
Loretta Lynn celebrates her 87th birthday early with a special concert in her honor in Nashville. Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details; plus more highlights of last week's Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit preps us for Virginia's first Final Four in 35 years. Plus, when will noisy cicadas roar back in the South?
Harvard professor Matthew Blackwell discusses his new book that addresses slavery's continuing impact on the South. Barbecue aficionado Matt Heermans returns to talk Texas Tech to the Final Four – and his insightful menu recommendations for Jon Rawl's first trip to Memphis' Bar-B-Q Shop. Plus, I-10 in the Pelican State could be renamed "Who Dat Nation Highway" by the Louisiana legislature.
Camp Ozark in Mount Ida, Ark., has been a popular spot for Southern kids for generations; and assistant director Connor Hennessey drops by to discuss activities, enrollment, and more at the Christian summer camp. Auburn, Virginia and Texas Tech are three of the four teams headed to college basketball's Final Four. Plus, Jerry Short recalls a hilarious prank from April Fools' Day way back in 1964.
Texas Tech and Virginia get wins Thursday to advance to the Elite Eight; while Tennessee and Florida State hit the exits of March Madness. President Trump exhibits a little madness in March while at a rally Thursday night in Grand Rapids, Mich. Golf insider Jason Nall files his first "Southern Golf Report," discussing the debut of next weekend's Augusta National Women's Amateur. Plus, John Fogerty's 1985 classic is a great way to celebrate MLB's Opening Day.
Zach Stone talks baseball on Opening Day of MLB – and his new country music EP, "Ashes." Holly Warlick is fired as head coach of the Tennessee Lady Vols; and Nate Oats becomes the new leader of the men's basketball team at the University of Alabama. Four SEC teams are in the Sweet 16 of March Madness. Plus, host Jon Rawl shares great fiction books to read on spring break; and he reveals the "Top 7 Southern Music Festivals."
Five ACC teams punch their Sweet Sixteen ticket, and CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit has the breakdown of their upcoming games in March Madness. Rascal Flatts is honored by Pandora; while Music Row scribe Preshias Harris reports on this week's Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival in Nashville. Also, host Jon Rawl relays the best place to buy sweet tea in a bottle.
Former congresswoman Karen Handel announces her plans to run in 2020 for the Georgia 6th seat. Matt "Barbecue Barrister" Heermans is back to chat March Madness, grilling for NCAA Tournament, and Nashville hot chicken. Also, a South Carolina man is caught on a college campus with his pants off.
Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short just endured a total knee replacement. We check in on the patient; and get his thoughts on the Mueller Report summary of possible collusion with Russia, released Sunday by attorney general William Barr. Several SEC and ACC men's basketball teams are off to the Sweet 16. Also, Johnny Manziel gets a few passes in for the AAF's Memphis Express.
VisitMississippi.org's Tom Van Hyning drops by the Y'all Show on location in Daytona Beach, Fla., to talk spring training, MLB projections, and tourism in the Hospitality State. Cleve Marsh educates us on some new terminology during his outdoors feature. Also, former president and Plains (Ga.) peanut farmer Jimmy Carter becomes the oldest living former commander-in-chief.
Mobile tourism official Emily Gonzalez joins host Jon Rawl at the Southeast Tourism Society meeting in Daytona Beach, Fla., discussing the history and attractions in Alabama's "Azalea City." Alpine Helen and White County is set to host its first songwriters' festival in the North Georgia mountain town this weekend. Plus, former Florida Gators pitcher-turned-tourism industry pro John Pricher talks UF sports, the SEC, and Florida's only spot to swim with the manatees: Citrus County.
Daytona Beach welcomes the Southeast Tourism Society's annual conference. Jon Rawl has traveled to the Sunshine State to chat with tourism industry veteran Georgia Turner, of the West Volusia (Fla.) tourism office. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit previews the NCAA-bound teams from the ACC. Music insider Preshias Harris shares info on the induction of Ray Stevens, Jerry Bradley and Brooks & Dunn into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Also, country music traditionalist Shane Owens talks "It's A Southern Thing."
"Rocket City" edition. Show host Jon Rawl ventures back to Huntsville, Ala., for a quick meal at Rosie's Cantina and a gander at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball coach Mike Anderson and Mississippi State Bulldogs coach Ben Howland speak on the eve of their teams playing in the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament in Nashville. Plus, country music newcomer Walker Montgomery talks Kentucky Wildcats sports and his new single, "You Heard It Here First."
Virginia and North Carolina enter this week's ACC Men's Basketball Tournament tied atop the standings. UVa coach Tony Bennett talks about his team's position entering Charlotte. Preshias Harris shares insider info on Garth Brooks' haircut, John Anderson's 40th year on the charts, and sales success for Maren Morris. Plus, we learn all about "sittin' shoes."
South by Southwest in Austin is more than a music festival. Barbecue aficionado Matt Heermans talks about the Texas capital city, Stubb's Bar-B-Q; and even gets a 'cue tip from host Jon Rawl, who just enjoyed Nashville's HoneyFire Barbeque Co. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has something to say about the "sickouts" going on by teachers in the commonwealth. Also, Southern teams rise in the latest college basketball polls.
The Murray State Racers are the first NCAA team to punch its 2019 March Madness™ ticket. An Atlanta-based evangelist inspires Jon Rawl during a weekend business workshop. Also, "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short weighs in on deadly tornadoes and salutes his fellow Special Forces member, Col. Robert Howard, who received the Medal of Honor for heroism in 1968.
Luke Perry died this week at the age of 52. The soundtrack for the actor's 1994 movie, "8 Seconds," helped launch the career of country music's David Lee Murphy. Cleve Marsh returns to talk duck blinds and spud poles in his latest "Marsh Land" report. Also, No. 4 Duke and No. 3 North Carolina meet again Saturday during their ACC regular season finale.
Tennessee Volunteers insider Austin Stanley, of AtoZSportsNashville.com, breaks down UT football, the Top 5 men's basketball program, Holly Warlick's sliding women's hoops program, and the Top 25 college baseball team on the Hill. Pigeon Forge's Butch Helton drops by to promote the forthcoming Mountain Quiltfest (March 20-23). Also, a South Carolina mayor's hate crime claim may just be the work of Mother Nature.
Bradford Pears look pretty, but have plenty of haters in Dixie. North Carolina's S&D Coffee & Tea has been going strong since 1927. Preshias Harris files her report from Music Row: Garth Brooks breaks a new record for vinyl sales; Gyth Rigdon impresses "The Voice"; and Brooks & Dunn record a new CD. Also, ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit's back with the latest report on MaChelle Joseph, the embattled coach of Georgia Tech women's basketball.
At least 23 die in Sunday's tornado outbreak in Lee County, Ala. New country music act Lockeland is the latest "CRS Tapes" feature. We hear a sample of the trio's new single, "Til The Cows Come Home." Jon Rawl looks at the latest AP Top 25 for college basketball. Also, "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans is back with a Fat Tuesday-themed report.
Jeff Roush shares photography tips as the business of taking pictures has evolved with digital imagery. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short recalls his days picking cotton; and his time in South Louisiana as Mardi Gras raged on. Deadly tornadoes strike Lee County, Ala. Also, Chattanooga native and former UGA golfer Keith Mitchell wins The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Arkansas' state flag does not get redefined. Atlanta rapper Future gets a spin of "March Madness" on this first day of the month. Atlanta filmmaker Tyler Perry releases the final Madea movie this weekend. Also, Tennessee Volunteers-turned-Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten returns to America's Team.
John Schneider, "Bo Duke" on the 1980s TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard," discusses his acting and country music career with host Jon Rawl. Lisa Chandler stops by to promote Clearwater, Fla., as a Dixie Destination. The Tampa Bay-area city was just named the nation's top beach; and starting April 12th Clearwater hosts the popular Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival. Also, Mississippi State and South Carolina battle for the SEC women's basketball regular season crown.
Dabo Swinney speaks to the South Carolina State House, as his defending national champion football team is honored with "Clemson Day" in Columbia, S.C. North Carolina hitmaker Luke Combs hits No. 1 with "Beautiful Crazy," while Jon Pardi earns a platinum album. Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports from Nashville. Plus, host Jon Rawl sees his first blooming tree of the year.
Taylon Hope, a 13-year-old country music newcomer from West Jefferson, N.C., is Jon Rawl's latest guest on the CRS Tapes. Hope previews her new single, "Could've Been A Country Song." With an enrollment of 1,693, tiny Wofford College is ranked No. 24 in the latest men's college basketball rankings – the first such ranking for the Spartanburg, S.C.-based Terriers. And we have an encore of a recent appearance by "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.
Flooding across the South leads to a deadly weekend. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short remembers how flood control led his great-grandfather to be forced from his farm to Oklahoma. Baltimore country music singer Charles Parker previews his new CD, "Party Girls & Chicken Wings." Also, South Carolina's Dustin Johnson wins his 20th PGA Tour event in Mexico.
"Marsh Land: Out In The South with Cleve Marsh" is a new intermittent segment featuring the latest hunting and fishing trends in Dixie. PBS debuts the new documentary "Charley Pride: I'm Just Me," which focuses on the Mississippi native's days playing baseball and his segue to country music stardom. Also, to save money the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football must start practicing in Kingsland, Ga.
Associated Press sports writer John Zenor reports on the SEC, as the Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers battle for supremacy on the hardcourt. Zenor also has assistant coaching news from the Alabama Crimson Tide football program. Delia Owens' best seller "Where The Crawdads Sing" continues to fly off shelves. Also, what Southern cities are best for partying on Saint Patrick's Day?
"Hee Haw" comedienne Lulu Roman joins host Jon Rawl for a fun recollection of her days on the CBS sitcom, the many albums she's released as a singer, and the new "Kornfield Friends" production. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit has the latest football and basketball happenings, including Duke's reclamation of the No. 1 spot of men's college basketball. And we discover a tasty Southern potato salad recipe.
Kansas City-style barbecue features molasses in the sauce, and the "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans weighs in on the syrupy addition to 'cue. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris visit the South while campaigning for President. Also, the WWE will add D-Generation X to its Hall of Fame.
Twitter followers share their feedback on Presidents Day 2019. Denny Hamlin captures his second Daytona 500 in four years. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin honors a fallen soldier that will be laid to rest today. And the "Teller Of Tales From Toccopola" Jerry Short receives $100 as a belated thanks for something he did back in 1968.
David Ball, singer of 1995's No. 1 smash "Thinkin' Problem" and 2002's "Riding With Private Malone," visits with host Jon Rawl at the Country Radio Seminar in Nashville. Kentucky newcomer J.D. Shelburne talks UK Wildcats basketball and his newest single, "One Less Girl." Also, Rawl chats with music maven Preshias Harris and her husband (Mike) about music, movies, and more on this Friday frenzy.
The 50th Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is in Nashville and host Jon Rawl has ventured to Music City for the excitement. Country music legends T.G. Sheppard and Shenandoah discuss their past hits and new recordings, too. We visit with "America's Got Talent" season eight star and Kentucky native Marty Brown; and Florida teen sibling newcomers Juna N Joey. Also, Preshias Harris drops by the booth to give her perspective on CRS Week in downtown Nashville.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to weigh in on No. 2 Duke's impressive hoops run. We also get the 247Sports.com contributor to discuss the ACC's impact on National Signing Day. Tennessee basketball coach Rick Barnes and Mississippi State football coach Joe Moorhead are featured in the SEC spotlight. Also, host Jon Rawl relays the story of Houston potheads that stumbled upon a live tiger.
Donald Trump and Beto O'Rourke hold dueling rallies on the border in El Paso, Texas. 2020 Democratic hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand campaigns in Charleston, S.C., while possible Presidential contender John Hickenlooper speaks in the Palmetto State's capital city. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans reports on his weekend visit to The Bar-B-Q Shop in Memphis. Plus, the Lipscomb Bisons are 11-0 in Atlantic Sun Conference hoops play.
Mules have been the workhorses of the South for centuries. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short explains. The Alliance of American Football debuts with franchises in the Southern cities of Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando and San Antonio. Senseless weekend murders rock both Georgia and Tennessee. Also, The Coca-Cola Company will debut Orange Vanilla Coke on Feb. 25.
February Heat, as some areas of the South will have record-breaking highs this week. We catch up with George Strait; as he's getting set to release his 30th studio album on March 29th. Both the NBA and MLB ranks are signing, trading and making other transactions in mid-February. And we rewind to Tuesday for an encore of some of the spotlight we had on Water Valley, Miss.
Tennessee has impressive singings on National Signing Day. CRM Sports writer Murry Lee shares his thoughts on Rocky Top's success and the rest of the conference's big catches during our SEC Spotlight. We also get Lee's take on the No. 1 Volunteer men's basketball team. Two small Southern towns are among USNews.com's "Top 10 Romantic Getaways for Valentine's Day." And host Jon Rawl relays the top book suggestions from the editors at Amazon.com.
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union Address. CNN contributors debate what the President presented in front of a joint session of Congress. Today is National Signing Day in college football – and host Jon Rawl puts the ACC twist on the big day. And music maven Preshias Harris is back with news of George Klein's passing, Sunday's Grammy Awards, and thoughts on hitmaker Brad Paisley.
The Y'all Show reaches its sesquicentennial; and host Jon Rawl travels to Water Valley, Miss., for a celebration. He's joined by Southern storyteller Jerry Short, as we learn more about this historic community in North Mississippi. Matt Heermans returns for a walk down barbecue sauce lane. Both Arkansas and Louisiana have sensational savory sauces. And we get you ready for tonight's State of the Union Address from Washington, D.C.
Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta is rather boring as the New England Patriots and Tom Brady capture their sixth world title. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam steps on a blackface landmine; and he's now repelling overwhelming calls for resignation. Jerry Short connects this latest political blunder to Trent Lott's fall from grace in 2002. And Walmart is changing its sick leave policy for employees.
Friday Free-for-Y'all. Jon Rawl looks back on a chilly week in the South. Oklahoma Sooners head football coach Lincoln Riley is being awarded lots of money for his effort on the field. And cajun-country musical act Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins provides the soundtrack for a fun-filled Super Bowl LIII weekend.
LSU insider Billy Gomila discusses Ed Orgeron's strategy as Feb. 6 (National Signing Day) is less than a week away. The managing editor of AndTheValleyShook.com also weighs in on Will Wade's Top 20 Tiger basketball team. Michelle Obama and John Grisham have best sellers on the New York Times' list of books. And during this bone-chilling week host Jon Rawl shares the lowest temps ever recorded for the 16 Southern states.
Lynyrd Skynyrd goes cruising with fans. Preshias Harris reports on the '70s Southern Rock icons, as well as other happenings on Music Row. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares the latest college football recruiting developments, as the Feb. 6 signing date is only days away. Plus, host Jon Rawl has fun sharing info on woolly worms in today's #HashtagHullabaloo.
Barbecue sauces are kind of a big deal down in Dixie. Matt Heermans, "The Barbecue Barrister," explains. SB Nation releases its list of best college football teams in each state – and there are some definite surprises in the South. Also, Palmetto State political pundits debate the 2020 primary on WLTX-TV's "The Insiders."
Suicide prevention is discussed with Dana Townsend, of Pathways Behavioral Health. Jerry Short returns to talk about the government shutdown coming to an end end – and frostbite. And bizarre stories from Florida that include bad body odor, finding a live grenade, and a $5 sex trick that includes Pringles potato chips.
Two soldiers from the South die fighting in Afghanistan. The South is among the "least drunkest" states in the nation. The SEC/Big 12 Challenge pits 10 teams from each league against each other on this college basketball Saturday – including Kansas at Kentucky, and Texas at Georgia. And a Joan Baez song gets a spin during a week where two great Southerners are saluted on their birthday.
Southern author Niles Reddick drops by to discuss some of the regional books he's currently reading. No. 1 Tennessee barely survives a midweek trap game at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium. Plus, Southern Living releases its list of "The South's Best Beaches."
Ray Stevens turns 80. Preshias Harris' report from Music Row includes a toast to the country funnyman; as well as news on newcomer Jimmie Allen making history, Randy Houser's new CD, and vocal issues for John Berry. The Duke Blue Devils drop from their perch atop the college basketball poll. Also, #HashtagHullabaloo includes great input from Jon Rawl's "Uncle Bubba."
Corky's Ribs and BBQ of Memphis has expanded to Katy, Texas. "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans reports on the invasion of Bluff City barbecue in the home of brisket. Murray State point guard Ja Morant is expected to be a Top 5 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft; and he's propelled his OVC team to a 15-2 start and the March Madness bubble. A chief warrant officer from Florida is among four Americans killed last week in a suicide bombing in Syria. Plus, Democratic contenders Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker speak in Columbia, S.C.
Jerry Short returns to talk about the connections of Robert E. Lee and Martin L. King Jr., as both Southerners are celebrated on this day. Dixie took a hit Sunday as both the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs fell in overtime in their respective conference championship games. Plus, a 101-year-old Mississippi woman kills two deer with one shot.
Waffle House #1522 in Cayce, S.C., doesn't miss a beat after a car plows through its location. The South's New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs host NFL conference championship games. Also, country music songstress Carrie Underwood performs "How Great Thou Art" alongside her fellow Okie, Vince Gill.
The South has a half-dozen amazing, new boutique hotels offering lots of amenities. We share the list of 2019 Southern Book Prize Finalists. Also, the SEC Spotlight includes the decision of Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts to leave Tuscaloosa; and we hear Tennessee head basketball coach Rick Barnes discuss his No. 3 Volunteers.
Loretta Lynn is feeling better, and music maven Preshias Harris reports on the singing legend's progress and an upcoming tribute for the "Coal Miner's Daughter." ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit discusses some intriguing games set for the start of the 2019 college football season. Also, host Jon Rawl relays the news that although it is winter some snake species in the South don't hibernate – they brumate.
How much salt is too much? "The Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans helps answer the age-old question. President Trump welcomed the national champion Clemson football team into the White House – and had 1,000 hamburgers awaiting. Also, governors from around the region are sworn into office.
Winter Storm Gia kills at least 10 people in several U.S. states as the wintry blast affected the region from Missouri to Georgia, and beyond. The broadcasting mentor of host Jon Rawl, C.T. "Redd" Reynolds, dies in South Carolina at the age of 91. And the Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints march on to the NFL's conference championship Sunday.
Oak Ridge Boys baritone William Lee Golden turns 80. Tim Tebow gets engaged to a former Miss Universe. Donald Trump visits the southern border at McAllen, Texas. Plus, host Jon Rawl talks great Southern names during "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
Six new reading selections are highlighted in the Buy The Book showcase. A Labrador retriever named "Tito" pulls the trigger and shoots off a portion of a Louisiana duck hunter's leg. Plus, in this week's SEC Spotlight we get reaction from Tuscaloosa, Ala., as the Alabama Crimson Tide returns home after a disappointing title game performance.
CBS Sports Digital/247Sports insider Jonathan Leifheit files his first ACC Report for 2019. He recaps Clemson's big win against Alabama, and the entire slate of conference bowl matchups. Plus, host Jon Rawl shares his thoughts on President Trump's Tuesday night address from the Oval Office.
Clemson destroys Alabama 44-16 to capture the school's third national championship on the gridiron. Jon Rawl gives credit where credit is do – plus we have postgame audio from Tiger coach Dabo Swinney and Crimson Tide skipper Nick Saban. Also, "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans shares his thoughts on Monday night's game; and he discusses his unique relationship with chili.
Arizona, Colorado and Kansas were a few of the "Yankee" states host Jon Rawl visited during the holiday break. Storyteller Jerry Short returns on this 2019 premiere to help Rawl reminisce about his Southern "escape." Wild Card Weekend in the NFL was indeed wild. And the website Women.com develops a Southern slang quiz.
2018 Finale. Jon Rawl puts a bow on the debut year of "Y'all." We get the big bowl game picks – including the CFP semifinal victors and national championship winner – from "General Gridiron." We honor the many Southerners that died in 2018, including Burt Reynolds, Aretha Franklin and President George H.W. Bush. A whole new year of the "Y'all Show" will premiere Jan. 7, 2019.
Stephen Usery, host of "Book Talk" on WYPL-FM 89.3 in Memphis, shares a list of great reads from a variety of Southern authors – just in time for Christmas shopping. Auburn Tigers reporter Taylor Jones returns to discuss the Music City Bowl-bound football team, and the No. 8 men's basketball squad on the Plains. And host Jon Rawl shares a list of the best Southern cities for New Year's Eve celebrations.
George Strait releases new music for the first time since 2015. Nashville insider Preshias Harris reports on "Código," and the passing of Dolly Parton's younger brother. Georgia Tech names Geoff Collins head football coach, and CBS Sports Digital insider Jonathan Leifheit reviews the latest hire on The Flats. Also, we've got the latest "Hashtag Hullabaloo."
Ham will be served up at Christmas feasts around the region, and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans files a very mouthwatering report on preparing and cooking the perfect pork. Acting U.S. attorney general Matthew Whitaker spoke in Nashville about the South's ongoing opioid crisis. And host Jon Rawl gives love to the UCF, UAB, Appalachian State and Troy football programs.
Kyler Murray, quarterback at the University of Oklahoma, captures the 2018 Heisman Trophy. Niagara Falls is an amazing place beyond the Mason-Dixon Line; and Jerry Short has traveled back there for his first December visit. And the Permian Basin of West Texas has even more value after a new report details the region's oil and gas resources.
The Oak Ridge Boys perform "Amazing Grace" at the Houston funeral of President George H.W. Bush. Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry ties the NFL record for longest touchdown run with a 99-yard scamper Thursday night against Jacksonville. General Gridiron predicts the first batch of bowl contests. Plus, we discuss shrimp and grits...and collard greens.
Southern authors release books for early 2019. Kirby Smart and Will Muschamp answer questions about Georgia being left at the College Football Playoff altar. We outline the 11 SEC teams that are going to a bowl. Plus, cities and attractions across the region have Christmas fun throughout December.
Jake Owen holds a No. 1 party for "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)." Preshias Harris has the details, as well as info on the "New Faces" concert coming in February. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares thoughts on former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant's decision to play at Missouri. Plus, the officiant at today's funeral for President George H.W. Bush has an Alabama connection.
Turducken tips from the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" Matt Heermans. We also get the Southern's cook's expert take on the College Football Playoff selections. The nation's 44th Vice President Dan Quayle talks about his old boss, President George H.W. Bush. And a large alligator has been spotted on Kentucky's western border.
President George H.W. Bush dies at the age of 94. December has arrived and the "Toccopola Teller of Tales" has been busy putting up Christmas lights. And host Jon Rawl looks at the final College Football Playoff pairings and the dozens of Southern teams punching their bowl ticket this holiday season.
Stink Bugs are a real mess across Dixie. General Gridiron has the championship Saturday picks, from the SWAC to the SEC. Eric Roberts, brother of Julia, has a new film hitting theaters this weekend. And we rewind to Thursday for a portion of our feature on Bellingrath Garden's "Magic Christmas In Lights."
Bellingrath Gardens and Home near Mobile, Ala., hosts its 23rd annual "Magic Christmas In Lights" display, and marketing director Sally Ericson has the details. Adam Sparks, SEC scribe and Vanderbilt beat writer for The Tennessean in Nashville, shares his thoughts on the SEC Championship Game, Vandy's 6-6 season, and fried food. And host Jon Rawl shares some good reads for Christmas.
No. 2 Clemson and Pittsburgh will meet Saturday for the ACC Football Championship. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit previews the showdown in Charlotte; and he weighs-in on North Carolina's new football coach. Mississippi elects its first woman as a U.S. senator. And Music Row maven Preshias Harris talks Carly Pearce, Joe Nichols, and more.
Matt Heermans returns with a post-Thanksgiving breakdown of his holiday grilling. Mississippi voters go to the polls in a special runoff for U.S. Senate. We hear President Trump speak in Biloxi on Monday evening, as he hoped to energize Republican voters to cast their vote for the party nominee. Plus, Mack Brown returns to coaching college football at the University of North Carolina....at the age of 67.
Black Friday sales data indicates a slight decline in foot traffic; but overall a wonderful day for retailers across the region. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short reports on his Thanksgiving weekend travels to Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Also, host Jon Rawl talks pie safes, Texas A&M's seven overtime win over LSU, and "domesticity."
Thanksgiving Day has arrived. On this final show of a shortened holiday week, host Jon Rawl visits with ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit. Preshias Harris' report on last Wednesday's CMA Awards festivities is a hoot. We have a Turkey Day-infused #HashtagHullabaloo. And we scan headlines from across Dixie.
Turkey Day is almost here and the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" has the perfect solution for cooking the holiday bird on the smoker. Plus, we get other fixins tips from Matt Heermans. The FCS Playoffs bracket has been announced; and several Southern universities are hitting the postseason gridiron on Saturday. Also, Georgia's governor-elect Brian Kemp conducts his first interview since the race was decided.
Recounts are over in Florida and Georgia and Republicans have narrowly escaped with wins. Jon Rawl reviews the weekend on both the NCAA and NFL gridiron. Coca-Cola purchases Europe's Costa Coffee for $5.1 billion. And with the devastating wildfires in California in mind, Jerry Short shares his forestry knowledge and explains the importance of a controlled burn.
IHOP pancakes are so good that a mother and son are going to jail in Newnan, Ga. The head coach and All-American defensive standout at the University of Houston get into a scuffle before halftime. General Gridiron has the "Cupcake Weekend" picks. And we rewind for brisket talk and Hour 2 of last Friday's show.
South Carolina Gamecocks insider Tyler Garrett joins host Jon Rawl on-location in Columbia, S.C.; and we learn how realistic the SEC East team's chances are for a decent bowl in 2018. Rawl also traveled to nearby Chapin, S.C., where veteran Palmetto State radio personality Jim Waddill helps co-host most of today's show. The distinguished duo cover the headlines, Maggie Valley, crabapples, rat cheese, and much more.
CMA Awards preview from Preshias Harris. The stars will hit Bridgestone Arena in downtown Nashville, as country's music's biggest night will be televised live on ABC. Wake Forest pulled a gridiron upset over N.C. State, while Pitt inched closer to a Coastal division title. And host Jon Rawl has cranberry cake and yellow grits on his mind.
Brisket 101 continues, as the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" Matt Heermans educates us on "The Point," as well as the sauce versus no sauce dilemma when it comes to the beef delicacy. NASCAR Hall of Famer David Pearson dies at the age of 83. Also, Florida's former Secretary of State Katherine Harris is back in the spotlight after the 2018 midterm elections goes awry in predictable Sunshine State counties.
Veterans Day 2018 also marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Jon Rawl shares 10 things that altered the world as a result of the Great War. While visiting his parents' home in South Carolina, Rawl has discovered the latest issue of Southern Living and its "The South's Best Pies" article. And the back nine of today's show is a flashback to the Nov. 5 edition.
Plastic bags from Walmart and Dollar General are used for a number of purposes. Boston College and Clemson have a Top 20 battle in Chestnut Hill – and General Gridiron returns to help clear the ACC Atlantic picture. Sunday marks the exact date that World War I ended 100 years ago. Plus, Friday Fun.
Political strategist Howie Morgan shares his thoughts on Election 2018. What grade does he give the Democrats and Republicans? Ryan Fowler, host of "The Game" on Tide 102.9 in Tuscaloosa, Ala., discusses the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide. Plus, Jon Rawl shares info on festivals across the region; and we learn about John Punch, a Virginia slave in the 1600s that left an amazing legacy.
Democrats take back control of the U.S. House, while Republicans hold on the the U.S. Senate. Jon Rawl reviews Election 2018, as the South had a few "Blue Wave" surprises and President Trump-infused Republican upsets, too. ACC Football this Saturday features a trap game in the Atlantic Division: Clemson at Boston College. Plus, Preshias Harris reports on the death of Dave & Sugar's Dave Rowland.
Election Day 2018. Conservative voice Rush Limbaugh introduces President Trump in the talk show host's hometown of Cape Girardeau, Mo. On the other side, President Obama and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) visit staffers in Northern Virginia on the eve of the election. UCF coach Josh Heupel says the undefeated Knights are silencing outside noise. Plus, Matt Heermans is back to educate the South about brisket.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump both campaign in Florida and Georgia, as the Nov. 6 midterm election is only hours away. The new PGA Tour teed off in Las Vegas, and Bryson DeChambeau picked up his fourth win in calendar year 2018. Also, the "Toccopola Teller of Tales" Jerry Short discusses the Solid South and its switch from Democrat to Republican.
Delbert McClinton celebrates his 78th birthday on Sunday. A local newspaper in New Orleans releases its newest list of Top 10 restaurants. "Gen. Gridiron" predicts this weekend's epic No. 1 vs. No. 3 duel between Alabama and LSU. Also, the new season of the PGA Tour tees-off in Las Vegas.
National Pumpkin Destruction Day will be held Saturday in The Rock, Ga. The forthcoming "Southern Living Party Cookbook" is one of eight new books worth a read this November. Plus, former Ole Miss and Auburn head football coach Tommy Tuberville discusses this weekend's clash between the Plainsmen and the Fightin' Texas Aggies.
Blake Shelton announces a new tour that will include John Anderson, The Bellamy Brothers, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina. Syracuse enters the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time since 2001. Also, host Jon Rawl has the latest happenings from across Dixie.
Pork shoulder is one of three biggies of Southern barbecue. "The Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" Matt Heermans offers a crash course on the Dixie delicacy. With only one week until the Nov. 6 midterm election, politicians across the region are scrambling to get the vote out. Also, Houston Cougars football coach Major Applewhite talks about his No. 17 team, which just upset undefeated USF.
Jerry Short discusses the nuances of the AR-15 semi-automatic rifle, a firearm that was used in the latest mass shooting the country has had to endure. Red Hat software in Raleigh, N.C., was acquired over the weekend by IBM for an estimated $34 billion. Plus, former South Carolina Gamecock slugger Steve Pearce captures the World Series MVP as his Boston Red Sox win their ninth Fall Classic.
Corrections officers in Florida sneak a McDonald's hamburger, chicken wings and a cell phone into a prison. Georgia Tech and Georgia Southern have big wins on Thursday night. Plus, The Bellamy Brothers "You Ain't Just Whistlin' Dixie" is a dang good Southern song.
Trevor Knight, quarterback at Texas A&M in 2016, has fun at Mississippi State's expense. Meanwhile, former MSU signal caller Matt Wyatt gives a polished perspective of the Dogs v. Aggies contest Saturday night in Starkville. Former First Lady Michelle Obama's new memoir is about to hit bookshelves. Plus, Tennessee has many Halloween-centric events taking place before the haints all disappear.
Dustin Collins sings "Cold Dead Hands," "Pieces," and more; as we return to Music Row for a peek at some of Nashville's rising talent. Country insider Preshias Harris sings Collins' praises, and she files a report on recent industry celebrations for Brett Young and Darius Rucker. Also, CBS Sports Digital reporter Jonathan Leifheit has the latest ACC update, as No. 2 Clemson preps for division rival Florida State.
Ribs are a Southern delicacy; and the "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans delivers quite the lesson all about the important Southern victual. CNN host Van Jones, a Jackson, Tenn., native, sits down for a very rare interview with "First Son-in-Law" Jared Kushner. Plus, the Atlanta Falcons survive Monday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the struggling New York Giants.
Alabama and Clemson are atop the new AP Top 25 college football rankings. A lucky waitress at a hot dog eatery in Greenville, N.C., receives a $10,000 tip. And the Teller of Tales returns with thoughts on the advancing migrant caravan, and the lost custom of wearing hats.
Looters are becoming a problem in areas where Hurricane Michael stormed through. "General Gridiron's" picks for Week 8 include undefeateds N.C. State and Clemson tangling in Tiger Town for ACC Atlantic supremacy. And we honor country music superstar Alan Jackson, as the Georgia native turned 60 this week. Plus, host Jon Rawl reports on the Houston Astros' ALCS loss to the Boston Red Sox.
ESPN's Browning Stubbs shares insight on the Southeastern Conference, as Tennessee preps for No. 1 Alabama and struggling Auburn invades the Grove. Ashley Williams helps preview this weekend's 47th Annual Kentuck Festival of the Arts in Northport, Ala. And host Jon Rawl has a bevy of new books to propagandize.
N.C. State has an opportunity to make a statement in the ACC with Saturday's Textile Bowl matchup versus Clemson at Death Valley. ACC reporter Jonathan Leifheit helps preview the Top 15 donnybrook. Pistol Annies will release their third CD in early November; and Music Row maven Preshias Harris has good things to say about Miranda Lambert and crew. Also, cheese straws and pralines are in the Hashtag Hullabaloo conversation.
President Trump visits the Florida Panhandle and Central Georgia, surveying the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. Gerrymandering remains a hot topic in North Carolina. And the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" is back with a report on grilling baked potatoes; and he chronicles Memphis favorites TOPS Bar-B-Q, Rendezvous and Corky's BBQ.
Dixie Electric, Plumbing & Air has served Montgomery and Central Alabama for 110 years. Jerry Short recalls how landowners across the region planted loblolly pines as an investment. Plus, Short relays how he stumbled upon a movie set in Oklahoma where the new film "Gosnell: The Trial Of America's Biggest Serial Killer" was being shot.
At least 12 Southerners have died as Hurricane Michael's destruction was felt from Florida to Virginia. Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both be campaigning in Kentucky this weekend. Memphis hosts a MoonPie eating contest. The Week 7 picks for Gen. Gridiron are in. And we rewind our barbecue interview from Tuesday with Matt Heermans; and we also flashback to last Friday for Hour 2.
Hurricane Michael plunges into the Florida Panhandle as a Category 4 storm, devastating Mexico Beach and taking lives in the region. Florida Gov. Rick Scott and Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal held press conferences to discuss the developing crisis. Jon Rawl has injury info on Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. And we have audio from NFL stars Julius Peppers and record-setter Drew Brees.
Jess Taylor debuts her new single "Bump In The Night," as we broadcast from Music Row in Nashville. The rising singer-songwriter from Florida is interviewed by Nashville Music Line regular Preshias Harris. "Y'all" host Jon Rawl might be a few blocks away from the campus of SEC member Vanderbilt, but he's got an ACC spotlight with CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit. And we have the latest on Hurricane Michael's expected landfall on the Florida Panhandle.
North Carolina barbecue is a Southern delicacy; and the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue" Matt Heermans highlights great 'cue joints in Ayden, Shelby and Lexington, N.C. "Y'all" host Jon Rawl had an uncomfortable encounter with a liberal on a Southern college campus. And the Atlanta Braves end their 2018 postseason run with a 3-1 NLDS series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Tennessee native Alvin C. York made history exactly 100 years ago today by killing more than 25 German soldiers and capturing 132 enemy soldiers during fighting in France during World War I. Jon Rawl shares the latest AP rankings in college football. And Toccopola story factory Jerry Short recalls getting hit by McNairy County (Tenn.) Sheriff Buford Pusser's famous stick; and attending the 1970 game that Tom Dempsey kicked a record 63-yard field goal for the New Orleans Saints.
Buddy Holly's "Peggy Sue" was a smash record 60 years ago; and the inspiration behind that rock and roll classic died in Texas this week at the age of 78. NASCAR and gambling get eerily close this weekend at Dover. The unemployment rate is at a 49-year low, something President Trump can add to his "wins" total. Plus, the Week 6 picks are in from Gen. Gridiron.
Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke turned 83 this week; and we learn more about this South Carolina native that became the youngest man to ever walk on the moon. After returning to earth in 1972, the Air Force veteran accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Tourism director John Singleton promotes the upcoming 38th Annual Mule Day – Southern Heritage Festival in Washington, Ga. Plus, we have audio from four SEC coaches encountering big conference matchups this Saturday.
Preshias Harris attended the Country Music Association's (CMA) 60th birthday celebration. CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit discusses the quarterback soap opera at Clemson, and previews the Week 6 lineup. Also, President Donald Trump and Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant had a great night in Southaven, Miss.
East Texas has some exciting barbecue joints, including Stanley's Famous Pit BBQ in Tyler and the Country Tavern in Kilgore. Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans reports on the Lone Star goodness, as well as how to cook pumpkin seeds on the grill. President Trump held a rally in East Tennessee on Monday evening; and heads to Southaven, Miss., for a rally tonight at the Landers Center. And the No. 19 Texas Longhorns are on a roll.
Jerry Short sits down with Jon Rawl to talk college football, the disputed "4 Seconds Game" at LSU in 1972, and horror stories of visiting the dentist in the 1950s. Fred's Inc. is selling its pharmacy records to Walgreens at locations across many Southern states. Plus, a Georgia high school football player dies.
Acting legend William Shatner once mailed a rotten banana to a Nashville TV producer. Purple hull peas are a Dixie mainstay. College football's Week 5 lineup is ready for "Gen. Gridiron" to weigh in on. And host Jon Rawl wraps September with another show on location in Oxford, Miss.
Danny Toma, author of "America First: Understanding the Trump Doctrine," is the guest co-host as "Y'all" broadcasts from Oxford, Miss. The retired foreign service officer in the U.S. Department of State shares his knowledge of working around the globe – and how President Trump's diplomacy is being received. Toma also chats with host Jon Rawl about how the South is perceived around the world. And we get the University of Mississippi alum's take on the Rebels' rivalry game Saturday night at LSU.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit discusses No. 3 Clemson's hope of making the College Football Playoff, despite an apparently weak ACC in 2018. Elderberry juice is a treat for some Southerners. And host Jon Rawl poses a legitimate question as U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh goes before a Senate committee.
Taylor Hicks, Season 5 winner of "American Idol," now hosts "State Plate" on INSP. The food-centric show's producer, Mary Beth McClelland, previews Season 3 of the show; which features delicacies from South Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas. Jon Rawl talks Southern politics, as Texas just held its first U.S. Senate debate. Plus, the Atlanta Braves are NL East champs.
Interstate 40 in Eastern North Carolina is now littered with dead fish after floodwaters from Florence are subsiding from the highway. Jerry Short shares the true story of how a hibernating bear was buried alive. And we learn about Fort Deposit, Ala.
Southern rock's greatest tracks are given proper respect by host Jon Rawl. The third mass shooting in the U.S. this week happened Thursday in Aberdeen, Md. The 2018 PGA Tour ends this weekend with 30 golfers competing in the TOUR Championship at Atlanta's East Lake Golf Club. Plus, Week 4 picks from Gen. Gridiron.
Kentucky Wildcats aficionado Mike Allison discusses Mark Stoops' 3-0 football team, the forthcoming UK hoops season, and the Lexington Legends' capturing Class A baseball's South Atlantic League title. CountryLiving.com's "20 Places Every Southerner Should See Before They Die" makes for an interesting conversation. And host Jon Rawl shares great summer books to peruse; and how a 73-year-old great-grandmother and Texas mayor killed a 12-foot alligator.
Karen Waldrup, a rising country music singer from Louisiana, discusses the business aspects of the music industry; as well as her new CD, "Justified." Preshias Harris reports on Blake Shelton's twofer No. 1 party held Tuesday night. And ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit returns to analyze Clemson's quarterback situation, as well as transfers into the N.C. State program.
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" travelled to Mississippi on Friday and political strategist Howie Morgan appeared on the broadcast. We hear Morgan's take on President Trump and Republicans' battle in the South; as well as a snippet of his appearance this week on sister show "Hotty Toddy Hotline." Plus, the barbecue barrister is back to discuss grilling alligator meat and to spotlight Owensboro, Kentucky's unique style of barbecued mutton.
Cracker Barrel used a "war room" to strategize when Hurricane Florence was headed to the South. At least 17 people have died in the storm that hit the Carolinas over the weekend. No.1 Alabama cruised to an easy win, while Florida State was spanked at Syracuse in NCAA Football action. And storyteller-in-chief Jerry Short returns with his own insight of hurricanes past.
"General Gridiron" returns with his Week 3 predictions for college football. We have a firsthand report from Wrightsville Beach, N.C., where the eye of Hurricane Florence passed Friday morning. And host Jon Rawl shares info on onion sausage, a delicacy in his native Saxe Gotha.
Carolinians are bracing for Hurricane Florence to storm ashore. WIS-TV (Columbia, S.C.) meteorologist Tim Miller and his counterpart from WAVE-TV (Louisville, Ky.) Kevin Harned work extra to inform residents of the forecast and precautions. Jon Rawl previews a pair of forthcoming literary festivals in the region. Plus, Jeremiah Short talks Mississippi State Bulldogs football, as the Bullys are off to an impressive start.
Luke Bryan's new Nashville restaurant draws a crowd of 30,000 for its opening. Preshias Harris has the Luke's 32 Bridge details;, plus more on her "Nashville Music Line" report. As Hurricane Florence approaches, some Southerners try and bring a little chuckle to the tense event. And Fort Valley, Georgia's Lane Southern Orchards has some dang good Chow Chow.
President Trump cancels an appearance in Mississippi because of forthcoming Hurricane Florence. Matt Heermans talks Florida Panhandle barbecue on his latest "Barrister" report. And the Tennessee Titans suffer a crucial loss as tight end Delanie Walker's season is cut short due to injury.
Hurricane Florence appears to be headed to the Carolinas, with landfall expected later in the week. We hear The Weather Channel's storm expert Dr. Greg Postel give the latest prognostication of the weather event. Also, host Jon Rawl looks back on the weekend in sports. And Jerry Short returns with more Burt Reynolds reflection; and memories of sneaking into Memphis' historic Crump Stadium in 1963.
Burt Reynolds dies at the age of 82 in Jupiter, Fla. Jerry Short pays tribute to the legendary Southern actor and icon. We have a musical tribute to Reynolds, which includes selections from the FSU Marching Chiefs, Weissberg and Mandell, and co-starring pal Jerry Reed. Plus, the NFL begins its 99th season this weekend.
Kirby Smart and Will Muschamp talk about each others' team as the two former Georgia teammates and friends face each other Saturday when UGA visits South Carolina. Mercer University Press has a bevy of great Southern books on the market. And the mountains of Western North Carolina just might be the perfect September getaway.
247Sports.com writer Jonathan Leifheit previews No. 2 Clemson's road trip to Texas A&M, and the aftereffects of Virginia Tech's big opening week win at Florida State. Tropical Storm Gordon has weekend into a tropical depression as it moves over Mississippi and surrounding states. And we rewind to last week for a "Nashville Music Line" encore.
A tropical storm has formed off the Florida Gulf Coast and is approaching Mississippi and Alabama. Jon Rawl reports on the opening weekend of college football, including Virginia Tech's thumping of Florida State on Monday Night Football. Was it too hot for spectators to enjoy pigskin's return? Plus, we rewind to portions of last Tuesday's show.
Labor Day encore. We rewind to the Aug. 27 show, where South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend John McCain upon his passing. Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune. And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.
Jon Rawl morphs into "General Gridiron," as he puts a fun spin on picking the weekend's big college football games. NASCAR fans will enjoy Labor Day Weekend's Bojangles' Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C. Plus, canning fruits and vegetables is a great Southern tradition.
Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival director Darby Ratcliff previews this weekend's 83rd celebration in Morgan City. Auburn insider Taylor Jones, of PowerOfDixieland.com, glances forward to project the Tigers' 2018 success. And host Jon Rawl relays the latest best-selling books available for Labor Day weekend perusal.
Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris reports on the Jason Aldean-Miranda Lambert "Drowns The Whiskey" chart-topping collaboration. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit discusses the decisions by Clemson and Florida State to stick with veterans as the starting quarterback. And this week marks the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington.
Maryland is known for more than crab cakes and football. Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans tells us about Baltimore's Chaps Pit Beef. Floridians go to the polls to select Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and U.S. Senate. Plus, we hear from Houston Cougars football coach Major Applewhite.
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., dies at the age of 81. South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend upon his passing. Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune. And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.
Reality Winner, the Georgia woman convicted of leaking classified information, is sentenced to five years in jail. The Rice Owls are amongst the first teams in the country to start college football on Aug. 25. Also on this 50th episode of "Y'all," the sons of Tejano and 1990s country music singer-songwriter Emilio release a new tribute in honor of their late father.
Niles Reddick, Southern humorist and author, co-hosts the show alongside Jon Rawl. The Georgia native spoke earlier in the week at an event in Tennessee, and live audio is included of Reddick's humorous presentation. South Carolina Gamecocks football is previewed by "Carolina CrowLine" host Tyler Garrett. Plus, we get the Southern author's take on new book releases across the region.
Protesters topple the "Silent Sam" statue on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and host Jon Rawl is furious. The Miami Hurricanes will don eco-friendly uniforms in their opener against LSU. Plus, Preshias Harris reports on country music legend Bill Anderson releasing his 72nd album.
James C. Cobb, Southern historian and Time Magazine contributor, shares his thoughts on a changing region. Tuscaloosa's Dreamland and Decatur's Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q are top 'cue joints in Alabama. And former Old Dominion Monarchs pitcher Justin Verlander notches his 200th career win in MLB.
The Nashville Network (TNN) was a leading cable TV channel from 1983-98. Jon Rawl had a mini-reunion Saturday with two of his former work colleagues at TNN; and seeing "Bo Duke" had to be postponed. Georgia had a record year for TV and movie production during the last fiscal year. And Jerry Short returns with Missouri Civil War history, and his experience driving Jeeps.
There are "5 Foods You Must Try In The Lowcountry" when visiting Bluffton, S.C. Former Vanderbilt duffer Brandt Snedeker shoots a 59 in the first round of this week's PGA Tour stop in Greensboro, N.C. Plus, Memphis-born singing "queen" Aretha Franklin dies at the age of 76.
Texas A&M insider Gabe Bock reports from College Station. The TexAgs.com staffer reports on the impact new coach Jimbo Fisher is having in Aggieland. Leanne Morgan is Southern comedian on the rise, and we've got a sample of her standup act. Plus, a South Carolina woman stuffs a bevy of illegal drugs into a chocolate drink bottle.
Dan + Shay's "Tequila" goes platinum, duo hosts concert on Music Row. Preshias Harris reports the details from Nashville. Who are the Top 5 quarterbacks this fall in the ACC? And what midday meal combo is most Southern?
The Texas Tribune political editor Aman Batheja discusses the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke. Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans is back with a report on great eateries in Mississippi. Plus, Lee jeans is moving its corporate headquarters to North Carolina's textile corridor.
Brooks Koepka captures the 100th PGA Championship, his second major of 2018. Jon Rawl gives high praise to the West Palm Beach, Fla., golfer. Jerry Short returns with his memories of the 1977 death of Elvis Presley, including a trip to the visitation at Graceland. And we have #Hashtag Hullabaloo.
Livermush is explained. Stephen Curry is shooting low scores at a Web.com Tour stop in California. The NFL preseason is off and going. And we hear a special writing session work tape of Carrie Underwood's 2008 smash, "Last Name."
Inman Majors discusses his fifth book, "Penelope Lemon." The Virginia author's humor shines in this latest "Buy The Book" feature. We hear from various offensive and defensive coordinators across the SEC. And host Jon Rawl pays tribute to the Doughboys of World War I.
Country music takes center stage today, as Mel Tillis is saluted on what would have been his 86th birthday. Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris talks Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, and more. And we get the latest in ACC Country from conference insider Jonathan Leifheit, of 247Sports.com.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., discusses the Chinese tariff issue after spending the day playing golf with President Trump. Another Southern senator, Louisiana's John Kennedy, has quite a voice in the halls of Congress. Matt Heermans talks pigskin and pig-pickin' during his barbecue report. And a legally blind 96-year-old Florida woman is quite the bowler.
Back-to-school time for young Southerners, and we have details on the business impact of starting the new year off on the right foot. Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts has a lot to say at the Crimson Tide's media event. And we talk high school reunions and nudist colonies with "Short Stories with Jerry Short."
End of summer, as host Jon Rawl gives his 8-year-old son, Nolton, a chance to co-host the show before heading back to school. Tennessee will have a political newcomer on the Republican ticket for governor. And we talk chocolate gravy, Waffle House jukeboxes and Southern accents.
LSU insider Billy Gomila, of AndTheValleyShook.com, talks Bayou Bengal football with host Jon Rawl. We also get the SB Nation writer's predicted order of finish in the SEC West. Danielle Morgan, tourism director in Greenwood, Miss., helps preview this weekend's Bikes, Blues & Bayous cycling event in the Mississippi Delta.
Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley has his $6.2 million Nashville home on the market, and Music Row insider Preshias Harris has the details. Wake Forest and N.C. State look to improve in ACC gridiron play in 2018. And host Jon Rawl discusses TDS: Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Joel Ebert, Tennessean.com political writer, helps preview Thursday's exciting primary vote in the state of Tennessee. Matt Heermans files another savory report on Southern barbecue and grilling. Plus, we preview the year ahead for the Southern Conference of FCS football; including audio from Samford Bulldogs coach Chris Hatcher.
Jon Rawl journeyed across the Mississippi and Ohio rivers this past weekend, and he has the juicy details of his escapade into enemy territory. West Virginia is making news on the business front. Also, Jerry Short recalls a creepy experience in South Louisiana with the remains of a person that had died over a century before.
Johnny Cash's classic "Folsom Prison Blues" was atop the charts 50 years ago this week. The AAC held its media conference this week, and we hear from the head football coaches at Memphis, Navy and SMU. Plus, host Jon Rawl gets you ready for the weekend with the Friday Free-for-Y'all.
VandySports.com publisher Chris Lee previews the 2018 Vanderbilt Commodores football team. W.C. Handy Music Festival chair Tori Bailey shares insight into Florence, Alabama's native son; and the event taking place this week that promotes the "Father of the Blues." And host Jon Rawl has a listing of new Southern books to leaf through.
AJC.com political insider Jim Galloway discusses todays' unreal Republican primary runoff in Georgia. Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns coaches speak at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas. And barbecue barrister Matt Heermans is on the road.
Michael Ray names a charity after his dog, "Wrigley," and Nashville Music Line insider Preshias Harris has the scoop. North Carolina's Larry Fedora and Clemson's Dabo Swinney opened up at the ACC Football Kickoff. And host Jon Rawl talks tomatoes, watermelons and hushpuppies.
ESPN.com college football insider David Hale reports on the ACC. Tennessee football coach Jeremy Pruitt speaks at SEC Football Media Days 2018. And we get our country music fix from Preshias Harris.
More Friday fun on the Y'all Show. We wrap coverage of SEC Football Media Days with audio from Vanderbilt's Derek Mason and South Carolina's Will Muschamp. And host Jon Rawl talks a little Open Championship.
Nick Saban speaks at SEC Football Media Days 2018. We also have fellow Iron Bowl coach Gus Malzhan, of Auburn. We get a Louisiana-flavored barbecue report from Matt Heermans. And Clute, Texas, gets ready to host the Great Texas Mosquito Festival.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross unveils a new program to stimulate the Southern worker. Jerry Short returns with stories forged in Toccopola. And host Jon Rawl looks back on the weekend in sports.
Kirby Smart, Jimbo Fisher, Ed Orgeron and Mark Stoops all step up to the mic at SEC Football Media Days 2018. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) is facing a tough challenger in today's Republican primary runoff in the Heart of Dixie. And an Arkansas fisherman reels-in quite a surprise.
Destin business owner Cash Moore talks about the unique billboards he has across the Florida Panhandle. Toccopola storyteller Jerry Short remembers past SEC Football Media Days...and the best dog he's ever had. And host Jon Rawl talks about a managerial change for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Friday the 13th features a look back at highlights from the week. A Southern port city gets on-air love on "Jeopardy!" And PGA golfer Bryson DeChambeau won't be able to defend his title at this weekend's John Deere Classic.
Kevin Powers, author of "The Yellow Birds" and the new novel "A Shout In The Ruins," discusses how his career went from the Iraq War to best-selling penman. We feature Lexington, Kentucky's Keeneland Concours d'Elegance as a Dixie Destination. Plus, Tim Tebow will be inducted into the Florida Gators' ring of honor.
Preshias Harris' "Nashville Music Line" report includes info on Thomas Rhett's latest No. 1 song, "Marry Me." Recruiting for 2019 is heating up, and ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit talks about which prospects are considering the conference. Plus, live chickens in a Walmart parking lot?
Dave Flessner, TimesFreePress.com business writer, relays info on jobs and growth in Chattanooga and North Georgia. Jerry Short remembers the time he climbed into a deep cistern to rescue a woman trapped 20-feet below the earth's surface. And host Jon Rawl looks back at the weekend in sports.
Brett Kavanaugh is Donald Trump's nominee for Supreme Court. Michael Wells, of Southern Lawyer NC and the "Legal Fact And Fiction" podcast, discusses the choice for justice, as well his his burgeoning broadcast. Matt Heermans files his latest report on grilling and barbecue joints in the South. And we preview SWAC football, as the group of HBCUs kickoff media day on Friday.
Roger Miller would be proud of what a Southerner has captured with a camera. A new report shows a strong jobs statistic for the country. And host Jon Rawl had an epiphany when he went shopping at a Tennessee mall.
SEC football is broken down by Y'all rookie Murry Lee. Which teams will give Alabama and Georgia a fit when toe meets leather this fall? Southern festivals for the summertime heat up this weekend. And host Jon Rawl previews a trio of new books hitting bookstores.
Fourth of July edition features news on country star Miranda Lambert enjoying vacation time with her horses in Clemson, S.C. And we rewind to last Wednesday's show for a star-spangled encore of interviews with ACC beat writer Jonathan Leifheit and county music insider Preshias Harris.
Steven Doyle, the News & Record (Greensboro, N.C.) editorial page director, discusses his recent column on Republican politics in the South. He also discusses bizarre trickery inside North Carolina's state government. Matt Heermans has your Fourth of July grilling tips. And three Southern women are considered heroines for their roles in the American Revolution.
Theme parks are big business in the South, and IAAPA communications director Susie Storey highlights hot attractions for Southerners to visit during our Y'all Street business spotlight. Jerry Short remembers his time serving in uniform when the Fourth of July was celebrated. And an NBA superstar heads to Tinseltown. How will that affect the South's roundball franchises?
June ends with a dose of Dixie wisdom. Jon Rawl shares the developing news of a tragic killing in Annapolis, Md. And actor-director-legend Clint Eastwood has been hanging out in both Atlanta and Augusta, Ga.
Georgia Bulldogs analyst Joel Thompson discusses the defending SEC Champs. Stone Mountain Park spokesman James Taylor stops by to promote the Fantastic Fourth Celebration at the Georgia attraction. And host Jon Rawl has a list of summer reads for the beach chair.
"Nashville Music Line" with Preshias Harris premieres. Find out the latest in country music and what's happening in Music City from the music industry maven. ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit recaps the coaching change at Florida State. And we salute the nation's 10th president, John Tyler.
Donald Trump stumps in South Carolina to help his pal Henry McMaster in a Republican runoff for governor. Radney Foster releases a song that raises awareness for children separated at the Mexican border. And we introduce Matt Heermans, the "Barrister of Bodacious Barbecue."
Black family reunions are in full swing across the South. Funnyman KevOnStage has a unique take on the tradition. Arkansas advances to the College World Series finals. And we talk borders and two Billys with the "Toccopola Teller of Tales," Jerry Short.
The Friday frenzy includes the first "Friday-Free-For-Y'all," a high octane 3-pack of David Lee Murphy tunes. Mississippi State fans in Omaha are having a good time at the 2018 College World Series. And host Jon Rawl shares a letter he just received from President Donald J. Trump.
Ryan Fowler, of Tide 102.9 FM in Tuscaloosa, Ala., stops by talk SEC football and rile the masses with his insight on the defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide. Beaufort, N.C., tourism spokeswoman Patricia Suggs previews this weekend's home and garden tour in the scenic coastal community. And host Jon Rawl highlights some new Southern books.
CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit talks ACC football. Will Clemson repeat as conference champ? We salute the bicentennial of the First Seminole War. And host Jon Rawl talks country music and introduces "Hashtag Hullabaloo" to the show.
Julia Fowler of the Southern Women Channel discusses her popular YouTube page. Political pundit Howie Morgan evaluates the South's primary season. And we talk barbecue and grilling with The Sauce Shop's Allan Detrich.
Debut episode features Jon Rawl discussing the purpose of the syndicated show. Dairy farmer Michael Ferguson talks about the impact a trade war with Canada may have. Two SEC teams win in their first contest at the College World Series. And we have have our first installment of "Short Stories," with Jerry Short.