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.
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.
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
Run the Rainbow takes place in March in Jackson, 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 at Hal &…
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.
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.
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