The Y'all Show

Hank Williams Jr. gets married in his mother's hometown of Banks, Alabama. We share the latest on Bocephus' nuptials with Brandi. "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short details his Facebook usage and run-ins with Mr. Zuckerberg's company.  The U.S. already has endured 23 severe weather events in 2023, an all-time high.  We reminisce on the 1990s "Dirty Bird" Atlanta Falcons teams. And, Louisiana-born novelist Jennifer Weiner's new book, "The Breakaway," is No. 5 on the New York Times' best-sellers list for fiction.

Patriots' Day 2023, as the nation remembers the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 Attacks.  Aaron Tippin's 2001 song "Where The Stars And Stripes And The Eagle Fly" was an important song of healing after the attack on democracy.  Tostitos has tasty recipes for each of 32 professional football teams.  Plus, a knucklehead wears a cap into church on Sunday morning.  Is that wrong?

Lucinda Williams, alt-country singer-songwriter and a new author, is now featured in a Southern-centric magazine article.  We pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett, one week after his passing.  Paul Hare shares the shortened work week's financial news.  And we walk through the weekend's big college football and NFL games.  

Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs begin the 2023 season at home against the Detroit Lions. Keifer Engles helps preview the weekend's exciting NFL and college football contests.  Cowpeas are among the items being honored this weekend at festivals across the region.  Also, the latest update on Tropical Storm Lee, the restrictive barriers floating on the Rio Grande, and Hunter Biden's pending indictment.

A new tropical storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean: Lee.  Dolly Parton sends a inspirational video to the Franklin High School (Tennessee) marching band.  Duke moves into the Top 25 of the latest college football polls.  Also, Grandparents' Day is Sunday.  We have the top grandparent nickname in each of the Southern states.

Duke upends Clemson, and Florida State whips LSU.  Those were two of the ACC surprises in Week 1 of college football.  Jerry Short, "The Toccopola Storyteller," reflects on his short career as a county jail staffer. A car accident kills five Atlanta-area teens on Labor Day.  Plus, remembering the life of Southern icon Jimmy Buffett. 

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina have all felt the brunt of Idalia, as the hurricane-turned-tropical storm has brought a deluge of water, high winds and even death to the Southeast.  Dolly Parton doesn't have time to meet with Kate Middleton while visiting London.  We find out about Indian Head corn meal.  And, we preview the 2023 Alabama Crimson Tide.

Megan Hedwall wraps up her "Y'all Show" career with a look at the best and worst jobs.  Hurricane Idalia comes ashore Florida as a Category 4 storm.  The Florida State Seminoles are today's featured college football team.  Also, CNBC releases the article "The Salary Every Single Person Needs To Get By In Every U.S. State." How do the 16 Southern states stack up?

Hurricane Idalia is now heading to the Gulf Coast of Florida, as more than 40 counties of the Sunshine State are under emergency alert.  "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short discusses the recent wildfire tragedy in Hawaii.  What could the government have done to save lives and property on Maui?  Virginia author Jenny Han discusses her writing career and Amazon Prime series ("The Summer I Turned Pretty") on "CBS Mornings."  And, a preview of the Tennessee Volunteers football season.