The Y'all Show

Fashion is on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week.  Today is Election Day, as voters in Kentucky and Mississippi decide whether to keep their respective governors for a second term.  WalletHub.com has released the fun article, "Most Fun Cities In The U.S.," and Dixie is well-represented.  Plus, we share creative ways to take care of leftover Halloween candy.

Priscilla Presley sits down for a powerful interview with Piers Morgan. We hear a sample of that, including the generosity of Elvis Presley.  Pickles are available to order online in a variety of flavorings from pickle-makers across the region.  Also, on this date in history Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States – his 39 percent popular vote enough to emerge victorious after Kentuckian John Breckenridge and Tennesseean John Bell split the ballot.

Vanilla Ice, who was both Texas and Florida raised, became the first rapper to have a No. 1 on the Billboard 200 on this day in 1990.  Paul Hare throws the flag on Jerome Powell's decision this week to "hold" The Fed from changing interest rates.  We discover Edie Wadsworth, a Texas family practice physician that has shifted careers into the life coach business.  Plus, we have a yummy pot roast recipe to tell you about.

Texas Rangers to the top!  Dallas-Fort Worth's MLB team captures its first baseball crown with a 5-0 Game 5 rout of Arizona, with North Carolina native Corey Seager pickup up World Series MVP honors.  Keifer Engles shares the weekend's big battles in college football.  We learn about the "Booty Patrol" running afoul in Florida.  Also, the expectant Riley Keough, Elvis Presley's granddaughter, settles issues with her grandmother, Priscilla Presley.

Ed Helms is an Atlanta native that has surged to comedic popularity with roles on "The Office" and in the blockbuster film "The Hangover."  Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney goes off on a phone caller from Spartanburg.  Also, on this date in history an attempted assassination of President Harry Truman happened in 1950.

John Grisham has the sequel to "The Firm" atop the New York Times' best-sellers list: "The Exchange." We hear from the Southern writer that has sold more than 400 million books throughout his 30-plus year writing career. Halloween provides "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short a chance to reflect on scary, creepy true tales of yesteryear.  Also, what's going on with Gov. Ron DeSantis' slipping numbers as Iowa's Republican caucus is just over two months away?

Cold weather, including freezing temps, arrive for many Southern states this week. Vice President Kamala Harris confidently stated that she and President Biden will win 2024's race when appearing Sunday on "60 Minutes."  We tell you about the minor league hockey team Savannah Ghost Pirates and their sparkling new Enmarket Arena.  Plus, a tasty recipe for Southern-styled pickled pigs' feet.

Van Zant, consisting of Southern rock brother Johnny and Donnie Van Zant, have recorded the Gov. Ron DeSantis-inspired tune, "Sweet Florida."  On this date in history, The Pinckney Treaty was signed, which established Spanish Florida's border with a then-fledgling United States.  Paul Hare updates the latest from Wall Street.  And we have plenty of food items to talk about today: onion loaf, collard greens, and hog head cheese.

A mass shooting in Maine takes the lives of at least 18.  Louisiana's Mike Johnson gets unanimous support from Republicans in Congress, as he becomes House Speaker on Wednesday. Keifer Engles examines Saturday's Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville, and the region's big FCS contests. Also, info on the Arkansas Scottish Festival, the Maryland Crabcake Festival, and Brew Fest in Jackson, Tennessee.

Minnie Pearl was born on this date in 1912.  We hear a clip of the late comedienne at the Grand Ole Opry as part of our humor spotlight. Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson appears to be on track for being voted in as the 56th House Speaker.  And, the Arizona Diamondbacks prevail in the NLCS to advance to the World Series, where the Texas Rangers await.