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 hu...
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 sp...
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 ...
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. Plu...
