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.
