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Soul Sessions Podcast EXTRA: HBCU Power Series
Today, we're talking about the HBCU Power Series coming to Trustmark Park in Pearl this February.
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…
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.
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