Megan Hedwall reports on the strange, bizarre and sometimes humorous laws that are on the books of the 16 states of the South.  Country music singer Travis Denning marries the daughter of "Life's A Dance"s singer John Michael Montgomery.  Also, the Ron Desantis presidential announcement was an epic disaster Wednesday night.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enters the 2024 race for president.  We have a ranking of the best hamburger joints in the South.  Megan Hedwall reports on the most common undergraduate degrees being awarded across the region in 2023.  Also, four SEC baseball teams are eliminated after Day 1 of the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover, Alabama.

Miley Cyrus says she's not fond of touring.  North Carolina slam writer Junious Ward has released a new book of poetry, "Composition."  The Denver Nuggets advance to to the NBA Finals for the first time, after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.  And, a sheriff's deputy in Scott County, Kentucky, is killed in the line of duty.

WagWalking.com has the top dog names for 2022..  Megan Hedwall shares the top titles for Fido in the 16 Southern states.  Southern legends Patrick Henry and Jim Thorpe were born during this week in Southern history.  Brooks Koepka captures his third PGA Championship.  Plus, we tell you all about Cochon de Lait, and a recipe for cooking this Louisiana-infused Cajun pulled pork.

Hernando de Soto died this week in 1542.  We "discover" more about the Spanish explorer and his impact on the region's history.  U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) launches an ad campaign as he nears a presidential bid in 2024.  Florida-based Publix has eight new summertime ice cream flavors. Plus, the final weekend of college baseball's regular season includes a Top 25 battle between Kentucky and Florida.

Becca Schaffran was once a missionary based in the East African nation of Tanzania. She discusses her experience with hosts Jon Rawl and Megan Hedwall.  Legislators in South Carolina now debate whether the state will revise its abortion laws.  CollegeTourX's Jason Nall helps preview the 105th PGA Championship. And, we have a wide assortment of fun festivals across the region this weekend, including The Arkansas Elvis Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

PepsiCo has introduced Starry as a lemon-lime rival to Sprite.  Megan Hedwall tells us more about the new drink, including the bad side of soft drinks.  The Denver Nuggets, behind Nikola Jokic's latest triple-double, beat the Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.  And, Daniel Cameron easily wins Kentucky's GOP primary, and will now challenge incumbent Andy Beshear for governor in November's general election.

Kardea Brown is a Southern-based Food Network personality and the author of "The Way Home," a book full of Gullah recipes.  Donald Trump feels some vindication after John Durham's report outlines how the FBI sabotaged his 2016 presidential election.  Plus, former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts receives his master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. 

On this date 30 years ago, former U.S. president Ronald Reagan was the commencement speaker for the Class of 1993 at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. "The Y'all Show" host Jon Rawl was a cadet receiving his diploma that day on the Charleston, S.C., campus, and he shares the impact of that day.  Also, Megan Hedwall joins Rawl for a conversation about the impact the 40th president had on the country and world.  Plus, the conference finals are now set for the NBA Playoffs: Heat-Celtics, and Lakers-Nuggets. 

Country singer Jimmie Allen has a rape claim leveled against him.  As a result, he is scratched from the CMA Music Festival lineup.  On this date in 1984 Lionel Richie's "Hello" hit No. 1 .  Plus, awards shows were held Thursday for the Academy of Country Music and the 2023 Blues Music Awards.