Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
Dining Off The Beaten Path in Jackson
With over 200 locally-owned restaurants in Jackson, there are bound to be more than a few you may have never frequented.
Summer Reads Set in Mississippi
Reading Southern stories rooted in the Magnolia State means stepping into everything from civil‑rights–era shadows to small‑town Friday night lights.
Sweet Escapes: Best Dessert Spots Beyond Ice Cream
Jackson's dessert scene goes far beyond ice cream, from candy apples and handmade pralines to bananas foster banana pudding and rotating cake cases.
Soul Sessions Podcast EXTRA: JXN’S Table
On today's episode, we're handing things over to Geno Lee for the first episode of JXN's Table, a limited series podcast he's hosting for us.
Late Night Drinks & Dining in Jackson MS
From speakeasy cocktails to blues until 4 am, discover Jackson, MS's best late-night dining and drinks — bars, tacos, and live music that stay open late.
Malaco: The Last Soul Company
Malaco Records has outlasted Motown, Stax, and Chess from one Jackson studio since 1967 — meet "The Last Soul Company."
More Than a Dance: Why Capoeira Belongs at the National Folk Festival
When Capoeira Luanda enters the roda at this year's National Folk Festival, you'll witness a tradition that's part dance, part fight and part survival story.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Joe Kosin | Broadway in Jackson
On today's show, we're talking with Joe Kosin, VP and Head of Programming at Innovation Arts & Entertainment, the company behind Broadway in Jackson, about the five productions coming to Thalia Mara…
From Blues to Bourbon: The Story Behind Cathead Distillery
Mississippi's first legal distillery since Prohibition didn't just bring spirits back to the state — it built a gathering place rooted in blues culture and community.
From Jackson to the World: The Radical Work of Kiese Laymon
Jackson, Mississippi shaped Kiese Laymon's radical voice. Explore how this celebrated author's roots inform his literature, activism, and love for his hometown.
‘Unplug’ with Lemuria’s Summer Reading List
Jackson's beloved Lemuria Books has once again done the hard work of narrowing down summer reading to the books that truly matter.
A Steakhouse With Southern Charm: Char Celebrates 25 Years in Jackson
For 25 years, Char Restaurant has been the place Jackson turns to for the meals that matter most, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions now marking a quarter century.
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