Y'all Show

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.