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Nick Saban discusses the quarterbacks his No. 1 Alabama team faces when the Crimson Tide floods The Swamp and the University of Florida this Saturday.  Kenny Chesney is producing a SEC Network salute to the legendary radio voices of the conference.  Back in her native Sooner State, Reba McEntire and boyfriend Rex Linn get stuck on the second floor of a historic building in Atoka, Okla.&n...

Hurricane Nicholas storms the Texas Gulf Coast early Tuesday with Category 1 winds.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans is back in the saddle and talking grilling for those Texans and Louisianans toughing it out without electricity.  Heermans also talks Big 12 football, as the Cowboys of Oklahoma State get ready for a long cattle drive to Boise State.  Also, a website dives further...

The Netflix teen drama series "Outer Banks" is filmed in Charleston, S.C., and it's one of the streaming service's hottest downloads.  39-year-old pop star Britney Spears and 27-year-old actor boyfriend Sam Asghari are now engaged.  Plus, why food costs going up across the nation.  A CNBC report explains the reason. 

NFL Week 1 action included a New Orleans Saints domination over the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Texans emerging as the AFC South's only 1-0 team.   The fancy gas station Buc-ees® is known for great food, as one Alabama journalist critiques the sandwiches.   Also, Nicholas, the 14th-named tropical storm of the season, is tracking towards Texas' Gulf coast.

The 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attack on America is remembered by host Jon Rawl with a playing of Alan Jackson's "Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" and the Andrew Jessip Project's "United We Stand." Trace Adkins will star in a new country music-themed series airing on FOX alongside Susan Sarandon.  Also, the "Y'all Kickoff Show" highlights Saturday's primetime contest at Razo...

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) CEO Thomas Fanning discusses cybersecurity with The Cipher Brief in our Southern business news spotlight.  Florida State football coach Mike Norvell answers questions about his 0-1 team going for it on fourth down in a nail-biting game Sunday against Notre Dame.  Also, a nearly blind 75-year-old golfer on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina knocks in his firs...

Three adults and a 3-month-old baby are senselessly murdered by a Marine veteran in Polk County, Fla., over the long Labor Day weekend.  What are some aggravating, downright inconsiderate things, that happen on airplane flights? The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide appear to be without one of their key playmakers going forward.  Also, a look at Southern political happenings.

The Y'all Kickoff Show commences for the 2021 college football season, as Hour 1 is all about the SEC, ACC, Big 12, AAC, FCS and more. The Alabama Crimson Tide wrap the 44-city tour across the South.  Discover the potential speed bumps for Nick Saban's No. 1 football team, the array of famous Alabama alumni, and the great traditions at The Capstone.  Also, Dolly Parton's 1980 classic "9...

The Clemson Tigers enter the 2021 season ranked as high as No. 2.  We learn about Dabo Swinney's roster, the road ahead for Clemson, and the traditions and famous alumni of the historic land-grant college in South Carolina.  Ray Stevens announces his CabaRay theater will open again in Nashville after being shut down for more than a year by COVID-19.  Plus, festivals across the regio...

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 t...

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 traditio...

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.&nbs...

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 we...

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 dr...

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...

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 l...

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 J...

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...

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...

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 i...

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, expectatio...

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 o...

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.&nbs...

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 institut...

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 Fl...