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Kirkus Reviews has served up "12 Books That Will Help You Get Through Quarantine." We have a precursory glimpse of a forthcoming "Spring Swing" visit to East Alabama, as The Hotel At Auburn University is spotlighted.  And we rewind to Hour 2 of the  April 16 episode for the second hour of today's show.

The Statler Brothers' bass singer Harold Reid dies at 80 in his native Staunton, Va.  Preshias Harris shares memories of the group that sang "Flowers On The Wall," "Hello Mary Lou," and many more.  Jonathan Leifheit has the scoop on possible coaching candidates for Wake Forest men's basketball after Danny Manning is fired over the weekend.  Yall.com has helpful stories posted. ...

Matt Moore has penned his fourth book, "Serial Griller." The Atlanta native shares his story with Jon Rawl and "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans.  Texas teen and 11th Grade author Gracie Dix drops by on National Superhero Day 2020 to promote her latest book, "Welcome To Superhero School." Also, longtime New Orleans attorney and Holocaust survivor Rene Lehmann dies at 94.

The Cowboys, Buccaneers and Panthers are among the NFL teams rated highest with their selections in the 2020 NFL Draft.  Georgia opened some businesses back up Friday and TV personality Steve Harvey's not a big fan of Gov. Brian Kemp's decision. Also, Jerry Short drops by for a "Toccopola Storyteller" report on wearing hats and dealing with coronavirus hair.

Big & Rich release a public service announcement to help during the coronavirus relief effort, "Stay Home." Josh Pastner and the Georgia Tech men's basketball program are beefing up the roster in Atlanta with transfer players.  Also, does the South have the elusive chupacabra creature roaming around?

Yall.com's “Spring Swing 2020” tour goes virtual and Crystal River, Fla., is the first stop. Discover Crystal River director John Pricher, Plantation on Crystal River general manager Michael Mancke, and Hunter Springs Kayaks owner Dave Perry all discuss the natural beauty, Southern hospitality and sheer variety emanating from the “Manatee Capital of the World.” Plus, Jon Rawl has SEC news and note...

Lynn Anderson (1947–2015) was the first country music female to have crossover success. The "Rose Garden" singer's daughter, Lisa Sutton, drops by the show to promote several forthcoming projects that will perpetuate Anderson's legacy.  Current hitmaker Taylor Swift announces she will cancel all 2020 obligations. Preshias Harris reports from Music Row. Clemson has a rare decommit from the 202...

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announces his state will start opening up – albeit smartly and safely – on Friday.  The NFL Draft prepares to have its virtual first round on Thursday night.  South Alabama Jaguars play-by-play voice J.D. Byars drops by to discuss the new Hancock Whitney Stadium on the Mobile campus, 2020 thoughts, and a look around the Sun Belt Conference.  Also, potato sala...

Gamezies president and co-founder Will Canterbury is a Tennessee entrepreneur that's coupling his love of college sports with a market for collegiate-branded pacifiers for toddlers.  A Kentucky woman asks the important question, "Is Kentucky a Southern or Midwestern state (or commonwealth)?" And the Toccopola Storyteller returns with thoughts on the COVID-19 stimulus check totaling $1,200; an...

Tim Atwood, a keyboardist that spent 25 years playing working in the Grand Ole Opry's house band, discusses his career.  Wake Forest head football coach Dave Clawson volunteers to forfeit 10 percent of his salary during the COVID-`19 pandemic. And host Jon Rawl announces the planned June 11 restart date and shortened schedule for the PGA Tour.

Shane Owens touts his new Joe Diffie-written single hitting country radio, "Love Me To Death."  The Samson, Ala., singer also shares his quarantine lifestyle with host Jon Rawl. Mississippi State Bulldogs insider Jeremiah Short, co-host of the "Black Dawgs Sports Podcast," discusses the recent Mike Leach "noose controversy," adjustments in Starkville, and expectations for the rest of the SEC.  Als...

Preshias Harris shares tidbits on 88-year-old birthday girl Loretta Lynn's Patsy Cline-inspired book, "Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust."  Chattanooga native and veteran actor Leslie Jordan is back in Hamilton County, Tenn., apparently having fun on social media while quarantined.  And ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit (CBS Sports Digital | 247Sports.com) reports on a Florida State offensive l...

Grills come in six major options: open, closed, vessel, rotisserie, smoker and campfire.  Matt Heermans, the "Barbecue Barrister," shares his insight on the grill choices.  More details emerge on the deadly tornado outbreak that killed more than 20 Southerners. Plus, we share info on the projected amount of Atlantic Ocean hurricanes forecast for 2020.

Restaurants will have an uphill climb getting back to pre-coronavirus success.  Jon Rawl explains in this week's Southern Business Report.  Tornadoes wreaked havoc across the Mid-South on Easter Sunday.  A QuizCow trivia feature determines if "You're a Southern Belle or a Yankee Doodle Darlin'?"  And the "Toccopola Storyteller" relays his current stay-at-home habits and the mem...

Jonathan Leifheit has the ACC update, including Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney's proclamation of "zero doubt" college football will start on time.  Georgia Tech alumnus Bobby Jones created Augusta National Golf Club and its now-postponed Masters tournament.  Also, Preshias Harris has the news from Nashville's Music Row.

Pimento cheese sandwiches at The Masters were scheduled to be served this week. "Barbecue Barrister" explains how you can recreate your own tasty sandwich at home.  Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R–Ga.) continues to make headlines for alleged insider trading stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.  Also, "Mr. Tiger" Al Kaline, a world champion member of the 1968 Detroit Tigers and a Maryland nativ...

New Orleans Saints legendary placekicker Tom Dempsey dies from #COVID-19 complications at 73.  "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short shares his confinement tales; and how cattle can get the fatal disease of blackleg.  Plus, Conde Nast Traveller unveils the "Friendliest Cities In America."

College football's chance of being played in Fall 2020 is currently being evaluated by conferences and the NCAA.  Jan Howard died March 28 at age 91.  The Grand Ole Opry regular recorded "My Son" in 1968 as a tribute to her son serving in the Vietnam War.  And we rewind to Monday for an encore of some of our conversation with 1-800Accountant CEO Mike Savage.  

"Sean of the South" has released his eleventh book, "Will The Circle Be Unbroken?"  Jon Rawl chats with the Florida-based writer, columnist, podcaster and barbecue judge.  Mike Leach, head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs, weighs in on SEC mascots and the Netflix series "Tiger King." Also, helpful quarantine suggestions from Yall.com.

Before the 20th Century arrived cash money featured beautiful artwork from around the region.  ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit shares the latest eligibility plan from the NCAA. We also have a discussion of the greatest football team for each member institution. Also, Preshias Harris shares thoughts on the passing of Joe Diffie and Jan Howard; and the coronavirus-forced cancellation of 2020 CMA Fest.

Microbiologist Dr. Dean Hart weighs in on the spreading COVID-19, especially in his native New York.  Polls indicate President Trump is topping Joe Biden in the state of Florida, but trails nationwide. Wimbledon 2020 is cancelled.  And we rewind for a "Barbecue Barrister" tutorial on great barbecue sauces in the South.

Country music star Joe Diffie dies of the coronavirus at age 61.  1970s LSU and Denver Broncos wide receiver Orlando McDaniel also succumbs to the virus.  1-800Accountant CEO Mike Savage discusses the new $2 trillion stimulus package and the revised tax filing day for 2019.  Plus, the Toccopola Storyteller cautions us about the rising crime spree fueled by COVID-19 tension and bored...

Budbreak in pecan trees is described as being under the interaction of chilling and heat accumulation; and this time of year is when that can happen.  Willie Nelson's 70th solo studio album arrives this summer – and the title track ("First Rose Of Spring") is played.  Also, we rewind to Wednesday for a portion of the interview with pro-Trump super PAC spokesman Kelly Sadler. 

John O'Connor, legal analyst and the author of "Postgate," discusses his book about "Deep Throat" Mark Felt's role in the 1970s Watergate scandal.  Grammy nominee Victor Wainwright, a Memphis-based blues and boogie-woogie entertainer, previews his forthcoming CD, "Memphis Loud." Also, Nick Saban opens up about what his Alabama Crimson Tide football team is doing amidst the pandemic; we also t...

Kelly Riddell Sadler, a former White House advisor for President Trump that now works for the pro-Trump super PAC America First Action, visits with Jon Rawl.  The native Yankee shares her family's challenge fighting the coronavirus in New York.  Sadler also discusses the 2020 campaign awaiting Republicans.  We learn about Kemp's Landing in Virginia, the first Revolutionary War battl...