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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-yea...

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,...

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...

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 Crum...

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.

A tropical storm has formed off the Florida Gulf Coast and is approaching Mississippi and Alabama.  Jon Rawl reports on the opening weekend of college football, including Virginia Tech's thumping of Florida State on Monday Night Football.  Was it too hot for spectators to enjoy pigskin's return?  Plus, we rewind to portions of last Tuesday's show.

Labor Day encore.  We rewind to the Aug. 27 show, where  South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend John McCain upon his passing.  Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune.  And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.

Jon Rawl morphs into "General Gridiron," as he puts a fun spin on picking the weekend's big college football games.  NASCAR fans will enjoy Labor Day Weekend's Bojangles' Southern 500 in Darlington, S.C.  Plus, canning fruits and vegetables is a great Southern tradition.

Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival director Darby Ratcliff previews this weekend's 83rd celebration in Morgan City.  Auburn insider Taylor Jones, of PowerOfDixieland.com, glances forward to project the Tigers' 2018 success.  And host Jon Rawl relays the latest best-selling books available for Labor Day weekend perusal.

Nashville Music Line's Preshias Harris reports on the Jason Aldean-Miranda Lambert "Drowns The Whiskey" chart-topping collaboration.  ACC insider Jonathan Leifheit discusses the decisions by Clemson and Florida State to stick with veterans as the starting quarterback.   And this week marks the 55th anniversary of Martin Luther King's March on Washington.

Maryland is known for more than crab cakes and football.  Barbecue barrister Matt Heermans tells us about Baltimore's Chaps Pit Beef.  Floridians go to the polls to select Democratic and Republican nominees for governor and U.S. Senate.   Plus, we hear from Houston Cougars football coach Major Applewhite.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., dies at the age of 81.  South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham saluted his close friend upon his passing.  Fox News reporter Ellison Barber finally made into The Clayton Tribune.  And we honor the heavy workload of storyteller Jerry Short as Labor Day 2018 approaches.

Reality Winner, the Georgia woman convicted of leaking classified information, is sentenced to five years in jail.  The Rice Owls are amongst the first teams in the country to start college football on Aug. 25.  Also on this 50th episode of "Y'all," the sons of Tejano and 1990s country music singer-songwriter Emilio release a new tribute in honor of their late father.

Niles Reddick, Southern humorist and author, co-hosts the show alongside Jon Rawl.   The Georgia native spoke earlier in the week at an event in Tennessee, and live audio is included of Reddick's humorous presentation.   South Carolina Gamecocks football is previewed by "Carolina CrowLine" host Tyler Garrett.  Plus, we get the Southern author's take on new book releases across the r...

Protesters topple the "Silent Sam" statue on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and host Jon Rawl is furious.  The Miami Hurricanes will don eco-friendly uniforms in their opener against LSU.  Plus, Preshias Harris reports on country music legend Bill Anderson releasing his 72nd album.  

James C. Cobb, Southern historian and Time Magazine contributor, shares his thoughts on a changing region.  Tuscaloosa's Dreamland and Decatur's Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q are top 'cue joints in Alabama.  And former Old Dominion Monarchs pitcher Justin Verlander notches his 200th career win in MLB.