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.
Your Guide to 5Ks and Fun Runs in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson's spring and summer race calendar is packed with opportunities to move your body, connect with your community, and support causes that matter close to home. Whether you're chasing a PR or…
Jackson’s Oldest Rugby Club Is Back — and Anyone Can Play
In most Southern cities, you would expect to find football, baseball, and basketball, but Jackson is also home to one of the oldest rugby clubs in the state.
Starting Line: Native Coffee’s Matt and Anna Flinn Launch Soapbox Coffee Roasters
Soapbox is a new specialty coffee roasting brand out of Jackson, Mississippi — and if you know the story behind it, the name makes perfect sense.
Soul Sessions Podcast EXTRA: Mississippi Made
Today's episode is a Soul Sessions Extra, a shorter conversation with Jessica Walzer, curator of collections and exhibits at the two Mississippi museums about a brand new exhibition called “Mississippi Made.”
Island Spice in Jackson: Taste of the Caribbean
Whenever a local Jacksonian is asked what their favorite thing is about Jackson, most people would tell you about the food scene. Helping to fill that plate, Taste of the Caribbean is…
Crank It Up JXN: Guide to Jackson Indie Music Week
During Jackson Indie Music Week, the city's energy cranks up to 11 as independent artists from across the country bring their talents to Mississippi's capital city.
Soul Sessions Podcast: American Favorites with Jeff Good — Sal & Mookie’s | Scott Jackson — The Pig & Pint
On today's show, we're talking American classic comfort food with Jeff Good at Sal & Mookie's, where he's been making New York-style pizza since 2005, and Scott Jackson at The Pig &…
JXN Food & Wine Announces Three Day Event for 2026
The JXN Food & Wine Festival (JXNFW), the premier culinary festival celebrating the vibrant food scene in Mississippi's capital city, along with The Local Palate and Visit Jackson, announces an exciting expansion…
Downtown Jackson’s Spring Series Returns. Here’s Everything Happening at Smith Park
Smith Park is Downtown Jackson's gathering place — and this spring's lineup makes it worth marking your calendar. From Frank the Camel to the Mississippi Mass Choir, here's everything happening April and May.
Same Great Parade, Important New Changes: Hal’s St Paddy’s Parade
Hal's St. Paddy's Parade is one of Jackson's most beloved traditions — and in 2026, it's getting some important updates. Here's what's new this year and how to have the best St…
A Street for a Living Legend: Hezekiah Watkins Honored in West Jackson
In West Jackson, a street sign now carries the name of a man who has carried this community for decades.
The Ebony Theater: How a Black-Owned Jackson Cinema Defied Segregation
From the 1940s to the 1960s, the Ebony Theater held a significant position in Jackson, with a lasting effect on its cultural and historical landscape.
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