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.
The City With Soul & Rhythm: Great Spots For Live Music in Jackson
While Austin, Nashville and New Orleans are all known for great music, you would be hard-pressed to go a day without finding a wide variety of live music in Jackson.
The New Guard: Chef Joe Cravens’ Approach to Walker’s Drive-In
After decades under Chef Derek Emerson's leadership, Walker's Drive-In has welcomed a new chef who's no stranger to excellence.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Geno Lee and Simms Powell
On today’s show, I stepped back and let two incredible chefs talk shop. Geno Lee, the fourth-generation owner of the Big Apple Inn on Farish Street, sits down with Simms Powell, a…
The Big Apple Inn is a Time Capsule of Civil Rights Food and Connection
The story of the Big Apple Inn is more than complicated.
Chefs Across Generations: Geno Lee and Simms Powell
In Jackson, Mississippi, a fourth-generation restaurant owner and a 15-year-old culinary prodigy prove that passion for food knows no age—and their unexpected friendship reveals just how much they have in common.
Horhn Named Grand Marshal of 2026 Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade
Jackson is nationally known for hosting one of the country's greatest St. Paddy's Day celebrations, and this year the committee has announced the theme of "Stars, Stripes, and Shamrocks" to bridge the…
Civil Rights Profile: Hezekiah Watkins
One can say Hezekiah Watkins' pursuit of Civil Rights has come full circle, and it all began when he was just a 13-year-old boy growing up in a quiet neighborhood in Jackson.
Where to Find Warming Winter Cocktails in Jackson MS
When winter arrives in Jackson, the city's bars respond with cocktails designed to bring warmth, comfort, and a little indulgence to chilly evenings.
Good Food Without the Flash: Jon Lansdale
For nearly two decades, Chef Jon Lansdale has been a steady, grounded presence in Jackson's food scene.
Guide to Run the Rainbow for Childrens Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k and 5k
The 4th annual Run the Rainbow takes place Saturday, March 21, 2026, combining St. Patrick's Day celebration with fundraising for Children's of Mississippi—the state's only children's hospital. The race starts and finishes…
Soul Sessions Podcast: JXN, A Culinary Town, featuring Nick Wallace, Hunter Evans, Enrika Williams and More
On today's season six opener, we're celebrating what makes Jackson's food scene unlike anywhere else through the voices of the chefs, restaurateurs and the food makers who bring it to life.
New Restaurants in Jackson: From BBQ Smoke to Piano Bar Jazz
From old school staples like pig ear sandwiches to Michelin recognized nouveau cuisine, Jackson's dining scene continues to evolve.
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