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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
La Presa: Jackson’s New Tex-Mex Destination Built on Heritage and Heart
Highland Village has a new culinary anchor: La Presa, where chef-owner Cristian Rodriguez serves Tex-Mex rooted in border heritage and built for community.
Stephanie Luckett Is Ready to Share Her Southern Soul Story
Singer Stephanie Luckett has sung backup for Mariah Carey and Calvin Richardson, but Jackson audiences know her best as Stefunie, the artist behind the 2020 R&B album "Life vs Love."
New Ownership, Same Great Experience: Rooster’s Continues Its Legacy in Fondren
After 22 years as a beloved cornerstone of Fondren, Rooster's is entering an exciting new chapter while maintaining everything that has made it a neighborhood favorite.
The Sweet Side of Savory: Sugar’s Chef Donovan Barner
At Sugar's Place, fresh food isn't just a mandate—it is a way of life, and co-owner and chef, Donovan Barner, offers Jackson a taste of his childhood with a blue plate menu…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Rochelle Hicks, Katie Coats and Mona Nicholas | Tournament of Roses Parade
On today's show, we're talking about Mississippi's return to the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.
Sermon Sandwich Bar in Fondren is a Work of Familiar Food Bliss
Sermon Sandwich Bar in Jackson's Fondren neighborhood isn't your average lunch spot; it's where Chef Gregory Glass transforms familiar sandwiches into nostalgic art.
AIA Honors Duvall Decker: Jackson’s Award-Winning Approach to Architecture as Service
Jackson-based Duvall Decker just earned one of architecture's most prestigious honors: the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award, given to only one firm nationwide each year.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Kayla Thompson
On today's show, we're talking with WJTV's Kayla Thompson, who turned a scary moment in Tupelo into a career-defining revelation.
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