I'm sure someone's written a book on how to talk like you're from the South, but here are some things I can think of off the top of my head:
y'all - you guys or you all; as in "What are y'all doin' tonight?" or "Did y'all meet your neighbors?" (You must say y'all; it feels weird saying you guys in the South.)
fixin' to - planning on; as in "I'm fixin' to go to the store and buy me some grits." or "Miss Hillary, are you fixin' to give me my homework folder?"
mmkay - okay; as in "Y'all better listen up, mmkay?" or "This is how it works, mmkay."
might could - might or could (not both) :) ; as in "You might could try giving him some candy now."
cut off/cut on - turn off/turn on; as "Cut that machine off." or "I tried cutting it off then cutting it back on, but it wouldn't work. (that one really threw me for a loop.)
Begin incorporating these into your everyday conversation, and you'll start to sound like a true Southerner.
P.S. The drawl just takes some practice.
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