What Did Folks Down South Get Up To Last Week?

The Weekly Roundup:


Red Rears Result From Bull Run- Pensacola

This has it all..a running of the bulls where roller derby queens dress as devils and smack the runners with wiffle ball bats on their hind parts as they run through the streets.  Read it to believe...

http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/community/2014/07/19/red-rears-result-bull-run/12880207/


Wanted: More "Funky" Public Gathering Places Wanted- Charlotte

Charlotte may have the banks but it doesn't have the funkiness.  Maybe Richmond, Austin and New Orleans need to watch out for a hostile takeover.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/18/5052389/wanted-more-funky-public-gathering.html#.U8vfz150UzW

Vintage Clothes to-go- Huntsville

If it works to sell food out the side of a panel truck why not old bowling shirts?

http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2014/07/vintage_clothing_to-go_woman_w.html#incart_more_business

Lots of Cool Stuff to see at the 31st Annual World Deer Expo- Birmingham

1000+ booths featuring deer hunting and hunting related items...that's right over 1000

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/07/lots_of_cool_stuff_to_see_at_t.html

Kangaroo Express Offering Free Hot Dogs to Military Personnel- Spartanburg

Haven't our fighting men and women sacrificed enough?

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20140715/ARTICLES/140719764/1086?Title=Kangaroo-Express-to-offer-free-hot-dogs-to-military-personnel-loyal-customers

PETA challenges new Possum Drop law- Raleigh

In the North Carolina mountains, they drop a possum to ring in the New Year and for some odd reason PETA has a problem with that.

http://www.citizen-times.com/story/local/2014/07/17/peta-challenges-new-possum-drop-law/12806363/

Owner of offbeat Elvis museum found dead- Holly Springs

Lord, why didn't I get to see this when I had a chance.  Graceland too....

http://blog.nola.com/nola_river/2014/07/owner_of_offbeat_elvis_museum.html#incart_river

Chick-Fil-A may beat McDonald's in U.S. sales- Atlanta

Wouldn't surprise me a bit.  Regardless of your politics, there is no other fast food or really any restaurant that does a better job hiring, training and managing its employees for the customer experience.

http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/biz-beat/2014/jul/16/analyst-chick-fil-may-beat-mcdonalds-us-sales/?icmp=ajc_internallink_textlink_homepage

Autopsy shows Crisco died of heart Disease- Charlotte

Story has nothing to do with cooking fats, but I couldn't help but include with that headline

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/15/5045749/autopsy-shows-crisco-died-from.html#.U8vkNF50UzW

Porcupine attacks on rise in Central Texas- Austin

If they start working together with skunks, possums and raccoons..no trashcan will be safe

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Porcupine-attacks-infesting-Central-Texas-5623637.php

KKK drumming up support for August rally in High Point- Winston-Salem

Sorry guys....but to say there will be thousands of supporters rallying needs clarification....there will be thousands of counter demonstrators but you guys will number about 10.  It's time to hang it up.

http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/report-kkk-drumming-up-support-for-august-rally-in-high/article_5651a360-2703-500d-9594-8e49de0d0f2b.html

Threatened chicken delays Texas spaceflight plan- Midland

Again, more for the headline than an odd story.  I can just picture a chicken refusing to leave her nest on the launchpad.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/texas/article/Endangered-chicken-delays-Texas-spaceflight-plan-5609951.php#texasendangered

Cobb inmate released, re-arrested for allegedly stealing jail shirt- Atlanta

Sounds like he and his jail shirt will be together a good bit longer.  Must be a really great shirt.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/cobb-inmate-released-re-arrested-for-allegedly-ste/ngfZL/

12 Foot Alligator walks out of Hilton Head Surf

This is what nightmares of made of.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/15/5045263/12-foot-alligator-walks-out-of.html#.U8vnRl50UzU


Until next week, ya'll come back now....

If I Read it on the Internet....It has to be true...

Each Sunday, When the Tailgate Drops will share the most interesting and entertaining news coming out of the Southern United States....

Athens, Georgia:  Rodeo Bull Goring

What's worse?  Getting gored by a bull or being "helped" by your loaded buddies?

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-06-23/intoxicated-man-gored-bull-athens-arena

Athens, Georgia:  OCD burglar breaks in and cleans up

Well....if you have to lose a pair of headphones to a thief...you may as well get the litter box cleaned and kitchen floor mopped.

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/25996902/police-athens-burglar-breaks-in-cleans-up

Rock Hill, South Carolina:  Theft of 2 pair underwear and fleeting in an Ice Cream Truck

Can you blame her?  Who wants to sell rocket pops and dreamsicles when going commando?

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140712/NEWS03/307120014/Inmate-tries-smuggle-contraband-under-stomach

Shreveport, Louisiana:  Inmate tries to smuggle contraband under stomach

Well....if you have it....might as well flaunt it use it to hide your sock full of synthetic dope

http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140712/NEWS03/307120014/Inmate-tries-smuggle-contraband-under-stomach

Alabama:   Alabamians commit crimes to pay their court costs

Friends and neighbors...if you have to steal to pay the fine for stealing...then you are probably doing it wrong.

http://www.al.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/07/study_finds_alabamians_commit.html

Savannah, Georgia:  Neighbors against local church playground

I'm going to give my Savannah neighbors the benefit of the doubt, but to complain about the noise of children "squealing" when using a playground....you need to do some sphincter relaxation exercises before its too late.

http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2014-07-11/playground-spat-pits-neighbors-against-local-church#.U8MeH150Xu2

Beaufort, South Carolina:  Tomato Fight

Well I reckon if your tomatoes aren't from Hanover, you may as well just throw them at each other rather than try to eat them.

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140711/PC0301/140719898/1017/beaufort-hosts-tomato-fight-this-weekend

Memphis, Tennessee:  6 State BBQ Tour in One Day

Folks decide to drive through 6 states and eat BBQ in one day.  Nice try but who in the name of the Almighty goes out of their way to drive to Illinois and Missouri for BBQ?  Nice try fellas.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2014/jul/11/buddies-take-road-tour-to-eat-barbecue-in-6-in-1/

Memphis, Tennessee:  Weapons, Cookies and Butter

As our conspiracy theorist neighbors would say..."First, they came for the assault weapons,  then they came for the cookies....then...and only then...they came for our butter".  Who knew that dairy fats would be the next line of battle for individual liberties of all Americans....

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2014/jul/11/military-weapons-cookies-and-butter-in-bust/

Cherokee, North Carolina:  Elvis World Record Attempt

What can you say?  Indian casino....Smoky Mountains....Free Elvis Costume for the first 1400 visitors...World Records...everything you need for a holiday in the South

http://www.citizen-times.com/story/carol-motsinger/2014/07/10/elvis-world-record-festivities/12486963/

Charlotte, North Carolina:  Coyotes in the Queen City

As a former employee of Bank of America, it does not surprise me that these scavengers have found a home among their kind:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/10/5036884/charlotte-residents-howl-about.html#.U8MZ9150Xu2

Savannah, Georgia:     St. Patrick's Day Antics Caused by Locals

Last time I was in Savannah was just before the St. Patrick's Day Holiday.  Now I know I made the right decision to retreat to Hilton Head for the weekend.  Not to say Savannah isn't a great town....in fact it is jewel of the South.  Sometimes its just best to leave the folks at home to enjoy the festivities amongst themselves:

http://savannahnow.com/news/2014-07-10/locals-get-blame-savannahs-st-patricks-day-mess#.U8MZT150Xu2


Until next Sunday....