Barbecue pellets are a convenient way to get smoke-infused taste into your grilling.  "Barbecue Barrister" Matt Heermans explains.  The U.S. Postal Service has more than 5,000 letter carriers bitten by dogs each year.  Beyonce releases a birthday greeting for her 4-year-old twins.  Virginia and Mississippi State are the last two college baseball teams punching their ticket to the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, host Jon Rawl's funeral music playlist. 

June 14 is not only Flag Day in the United States, but the date also marks the birthday of the U.S. Army and the 45th President of the United States: Palm Beach, Fla., resident Donald J. Trump.  Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is weighing in on the likely expansion of 12 teams into the College Football Playoff.  Plus, Jon Rawl shares memories from his weekend drive across Georgia.

Linda Martell, the first black woman to perform on the Grand Ole Opry, is honored Wednesday at the CMT Music Awards.  Baltimore-born, Atlanta-raised David Hasselhoff records a PSA for Germans to get vaccinated. A woman in Florida swears a small dinosaur appeared in her backyard. Plus, a look at inbound transfers to SEC basketball programs.

Caroline Campbell, a South Carolina woman with Down syndrome, finishes hand-writing the entire Bible after a nearly 10-year effort.  U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive Neil Bradley tells Yahoo Finance how the global pandemic has exacerbated the the nation's worker shortage.  Late New Orleans musician Dr. John's 1972 album "The Night Tripper" will have a special vinyl re-release with June 12's Record Store Day across the region. Also, Jon Rawl has the latest softball and baseball news from the ACC.

Missouri actress Ellie Kemper (The Office, Bridesmaids) apologizes for attending a "racist" debutante ball in 1999.  Florida State and Oklahoma bounce back to win four straight and now compete for softball's Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.  Katie Britt announces her run for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat in 2022.  Also, host Jon Rawl has some great memories of Middle Tennessee's Whitt's Barbecue and its tasty sandwich, pickle included.  

Purple Cows and PPP (Payback Protection Program) loans are on "Toccopola Storyteller" Jerry Short's mind this week. The Texas Longhorns and the Vanderbilt Commodores are among the NCAA teams advancing to the Super Regionals of college baseball.  Plus, Houston businessman "Mattress Mack" helps out Harris County residents with the donation of a new high-water rescue vehicle.

Nolton has just wrapped fifth grade and is ready for Summer 2021.  The young Southerner co-hosts this special start of the solstice.  HealthyHappyImpactful.com has a summer bucket list for kids, including playing board games.  LSU picks off an offensive assistant from Arkansas for an open slot on Ed Orgeron's staff. Craig Faulkner's fishing forecast includes tips on preparing food plots for fall.  Also, we learn about The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights."

HuffPost.com shares funny, everyday marriage Tweets.  The SEC Spotlight includes audio from three Omaha-hopeful coaches: LSU's Paul Mainieri, Vanderbilt skipper Tim Corbin, and Tennessee coach Tony Vitello.  Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will seek re-election in 2022.  Plus, country music hitmaker Randy Travis will release the album "Storms Of Life" on its 35th anniversary.

Richard V. Battle, an Austin, Texas-based author, discusses his 10th read, "Navigating Life's Journey." Louisiana's deep-Dixie junior senator, John Kennedy, announces he will run for reelection in 2022.  An Advance Local writer pens "Clint Eastwood's 10 Best Movies Ranked," as the 91-year-old acting legend celebrates a birthday this week.  Also, 247Sport.com's Jonathan Leifheit briefs us on a Clemson defensive star's transfer to Georgia; and Duke's capture of the ACC Baseball Championship in Charlotte.

College baseball insider Matt Heermans surveys the field of 64 teams that will be competing for a chance to go to Omaha.  Heermans also relays his rib feast from the long holiday weekend.  Speaking of Memorial Day, host Jon Rawl shares his research of how roughly 75 percent of America's largest companies failed to recognize the country's most solemn day on their respective Twitter accounts. Also, it is the state of Tennessee's 225th birthday – and Gov. Bill Lee and the Oak Ridge Boys are ready to celebrate.