Southern author Niles Reddick drops by to discuss some of the regional books he's currently reading.  No. 1 Tennessee barely survives a midweek trap game at Vanderbilt's Memorial Gymnasium.  Plus, Southern Living releases its list of "The South's Best Beaches."

Ray Stevens turns 80.  Preshias Harris' report from Music Row includes a toast to the country funnyman; as well as news on newcomer Jimmie Allen making history, Randy Houser's new CD, and vocal issues for John Berry.  The Duke Blue Devils drop from their perch atop the college basketball poll.  Also, #HashtagHullabaloo includes great input from Jon Rawl's "Uncle Bubba."

Corky's Ribs and BBQ of Memphis has expanded to Katy, Texas.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans reports on the invasion of Bluff City barbecue in the home of brisket.  Murray State point guard Ja Morant is expected to be a Top 5 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft; and he's propelled his OVC team to a 15-2 start and the March Madness bubble.  A chief warrant officer from Florida is among four Americans killed last week in a suicide bombing in Syria.  Plus, Democratic contenders Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker speak in Columbia, S.C. 

Jerry Short returns to talk about the connections of Robert E. Lee and Martin L. King Jr., as both Southerners are celebrated on this day.   Dixie took a hit Sunday as both the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs fell in overtime in their respective conference championship games.  Plus, a 101-year-old Mississippi woman kills two deer with one shot.