Y'all Show

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.