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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires a challenging civics test be passed in order to gain full citizenship.  Jerry Short tests host Jon Rawl with a few questions from the quiz.  Kobe Bryant is killed along with eight others when his helicopter crashed Sunday in California.  We memorialize the five-time NBA Finals champion.  Plus, in the "Southern Business Spotlight" Sen. Marsha B...

Jeff Foxworthy asks his Facebook followers a dang good question: "Give me your best line for good old Granpappy!  'I will never forget the day grandpa said to me...'" The 45th President of the United States has been in the news for decades – partly because of his unique coiffure.  As his impeachment trial continues in the Senate we have a little fun with Florida's newest resident, courte...

Is your state one of the "Best And Worst States To Drive In?"  After 16 seasons in the NFL, former Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning decides to hang up his cleats.  Sam Pittman, the new head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks football team, discusses his recruiting strategy as National Signing Day approaches Feb. 5.   And we share the story of a Mississippi outdoorsman bit on the...

Preshias Harris is working this week on country music matters in Gatlinburg, Tenn., but she's still covering Music Row as we learn more about Taylor Swift's mother and her fight against a brain tumor.  We honor squirrels this week; and the towns of Brevard, N.C., Kenton, Tenn., and Marionville, Mo., are famous for their white squirrel inhabitants.  Also, ACC go-to guy Jonathan Leifheit d...

Gun rights advocates have a peaceful rally in Richmond, Va., on Monday.  In Columbia, S.C., multiple Democratic candidates for president spoke at the annual "King Day At The Dome."  We have audio clips from Joe Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.  Also, "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans tees-up the real Super Bowl battle: Kansas City pork ribs versus San Fran...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be celebrated Monday with a national holiday.  1930s Southern icon Gov. Huey P. Long was beloved in Louisiana, and his passion for the LSU Tigers included co-writing "Touchdown For LSU" for the school's marching band.  Is an English breakfast better than a Southern breakfast?  We preview Sunday's Titans-Chiefs battle for the AFC Championship.  Plus, Martin Lawrence...

Articles of impeachment were formally delivered Wednesday to the Senate.  Jon Rawl shares the latest from Washington, D.C., and has audio clips from two Southerners directly involved in the forthcoming Senate trial.  The Kentucky Castle's Christie Eckerline discusses the unique property on the outskirts of Lexington, Ky.  Kirkus Reviews publishes the "12 Classics That Never Get Old." Also, Alabama...

CBS Sports Digital's Jonathan Leifheit returns to discuss ACC sports, including Clemson Football's loss in the CFP National Championship –– and Clemson Basketball's historic wins at North Carolina and at Littlejohn Coliseum against No. 3 Duke.  Music Row maven Preshias Harris recounts her weekend trip to John Rich's "Mount Richmore" estate, where the singer-songwriter unveiled pork jerky and adult...

"Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans examines the big dilemma in grilling: Kamado Joe versus Big Green Egg.   Ed Orgeron and Joe Burrow speak after the LSU Tigers captured the school's fourth national championship in football with a 42-25 win over Clemson.  Plus, Tate Reeves is sworn in as the 65th governor of Mississippi; while Virginia legislators continue to construct bills restric...

Michael Busler, Ph. D., a public policy analyst and economics expert, shares his thoughts on the Wall Street and employment success of the Trump administration. Can the economy keep advancing with impeachment and Iran both on the nation's front burner?  Twelve people are dead after weekend storms shake the South.  Jerry Short weighs in on volcanos, mudslides and other natural woes. ...

Mike Leach becomes the 34th head football coach at Mississippi State.  Jon Rawl pays tribute to Elvis Presley via the 1956 smash, "Heartbreak Hotel."  Dangerous weather is headed to several Southern states this weekend.  Plus, the film "1917" opens on the heels of winning a Golden Globes award for drama.

Ed Orgeron speaks to the media in the days before his No. 1 LSU Tigers football team drives 81 miles to New Orleans to battle Clemson for the CFP National Championship.  Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm makes a big announcement.  What is the most common "Should I?" question asked via Google for each Southern state?  Plus, manatees, macaroni and cheese, and stone crab and are...

Eddie Holmes, meteorologist for WTJS-FM 93.1 (Jackson, Tenn.), discusses the potential tornadic outbreak forecasted for the Mid-South this weekend.  ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit previews Clemson's entry into the CFP National Championship game.  Also, Music Row insider Preshias Harris reports on Rascal Flatts' farewell tour, Elvis Presley's birthday, and more.

The Battle of the Bulge was 75 years ago.  The great-uncle of host Jon Rawl, Staff Sgt. James Knowlton Sharpe, died on this day in 1945 while fighting in the World War II conflict.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans returns for a new year of Southern cuisine conversation––and serving up boudin for Mardi Gras is on his mind.  Plus, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa announces he is...

2020 begins with a U.S. airstrike on Iranian general Qasem Solemimani.  Toccopola Storyteller Jerry Short discusses President Trump's decision to kill the Persian terrorist.  The states of Texas, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina were among the leaders in population growth in 2019.  Plus, host Jon Rawl recaps the wild Wild Card weekend of the NFL. 

Forty bowl games are on tap for the 2019-20 college football postseason.  Jon Rawl walks us through the lineup of games on this final "Y'all Kickoff Show" of 2019.  Also, "General Gridiron" shares his humorous take on the Playoff Semifinals: LSU-Oklahoma and Clemson-Ohio State.

Brad Edwards, ESPN College Football Insider, returns to preview the "10 Bodacious Bowls" of the 2019-20 lineup, including the Playoff Semifinals.  Arthur Sharpe, the "iRev," shares tips on new TVs, electronics, video games and more as Christmas is only days away.  And on this final "Y'all Show" of 2019, host Jon Rawl has helpful holiday ideas from the pages of Yall.com.

Clemson wins its fifth-straight conference championship; and now heads to the College Football Playoff as the No. 3 seed.  Jonathan Leifheit returns to review the ACC's 10-team bowl breakdown; as well as his thoughts on the "15 Bland Bowls" of the holiday season.  Jon Rawl shares info on Ball® Mason Jars and Dairy Queen restaurants in the South.  Plus, Country Christmas Music is pro...

Kentucky swears in a new chief executive, as Andy Beshear become's the commonwealth's 63rd governor at midnight.  Auburn football coach-turned-U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville posts comments about drag queens in Opelika.  Barbecue and Big 12 czar Matt Heermans comments on Oklahoma's rise to the College Football Playoff.  We also get his take on the "15 Bottom-Feeder Bowls" – a...

LSU is the No. 1 team in the College Football Playoff, while Clemson and Oklahoma also keep their national championship dream intact.  Jon Rawl shares the just-released 2019-20 bowl schedule. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short drops by one more time in 2019 to recall Christmases past, including the many cocker spaniels and footballs he scored as a youth.  Also, the last few days have be...

No. 2 LSU and No. 4 Georgia highlight the Championship Weekend battles as the SEC trophy is up for grabs.  Another Top 10 affair in the South features Baylor and Oklahoma getting back together to decide the Big 12 title.   Also, Clemson and Virginia duel in the ACC Championship in Charlotte; while UAB visits Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic with an opportunity to repeat as C-USA cham...

Christmas is only a few weeks away and scenic Beaufort, N.C., is getting ready to host the annual Crystal Coast Christmas Flotilla.  Tide 100.9 (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) sports talk host Ryan C. Fowler returns to answer questions about Nick Saban's "Dynasty" coming to an end.  Also, Fowler previews Saturday's Georgia-LSU battle for the conference title in our SEC Spotlight.  Plus, what tow...

No. 3 Clemson and No. 23 Virginia meet in the ACC Championship at Bank Of America Stadium.  Atlantic Coast Conference insider Jonathan Leifheit sets the stage for Saturday night's battle in Charlotte.  Music Row maven Preshias Harris reports on Jason Aldean's return to Las Vegas this weekend – his first concert there since 2017's Route 91 tragedy.  Plus, Lynyrd Skynyrd announces tou...

Baylor and Oklahoma meet again – this time for the Big 12 Championship.  Matt Heermans gets you ready for the action in Arlington; as well as what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers.  Tommy Tuberville is running for U.S. Senate in Alabama.  The former head football coach at Auburn-turned-Republican candidate discusses his plan to connect the Heart Of Dixie with the vision shared...

Field goal kickers help cost their teams wins, and in some cases their coach's job, on Rivalry Weekend. Toccopola talker Jerry Short discusses the laissez-faire approach most FBS programs have when it comes to kickers and punters scholarships. Auburn won the 2019 Iron Bowl on Saturday; and hours later AU legend Pat Sullivan, the 1971 Heisman Trophy winner, died of cancer after a long battle. Also,...