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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 Kentu...

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...

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...

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 pre...

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...

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 archr...

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...

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...