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.
What’s Happening in Jackson This July: Fireworks, Live Music & More
Jackson doesn't do Independence Day halfway — the City With Soul fills the holiday weekend with live music, neighborhood cookouts, and fireworks over downtown.
A Steakhouse With Southern Charm: Char Celebrates 25 Years in Jackson
For 25 years, Char Restaurant has been the place Jackson turns to for the meals that matter most, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions now marking a quarter century.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Jerry Douglas | Musician, National Folk Festival Performer
On today's show, we're sitting down with Jerry Douglas — Alison Krauss and Union Station anchor and board member of the National Council for the Traditional Arts — ahead of his performance…
Dorothy Moore’s “Misty Blue”: How Jackson Raised a Soul Legend
Jackson native Dorothy Moore's journey from Farish Street talent shows to Malaco Records produced the soul classic "Misty Blue."
Thee Herbal Blessing: Farish Street’s Answer to Natural Healing
Discover Thee Herbal Blessing on Farish Street, where Eric T. Collins turned a personal health crisis into Jackson's go-to spot for herbal wellness.
Jackson Marks America 250 with Free Concert, Museums and a Fireworks Finale
Celebrate America's 250th birthday at "Stars, Stripes & Symphony," a free July 4 concert at the Two Mississippi Museums capped by a City of Jackson fireworks finale.
New Owners, Same Soul: What’s Next for Fondren Public
A favor turned into full ownership for Jimmy and Jessica Quinn at Fondren Public, one of Fondren's neighborhood gathering spots.
The Box on the Porch: Inside Jackson’s Landmass ‘Zine’ Library
There's a free zine library on a pie shop porch in Jackson, Mississippi, and it says more about this city than you might expect. Meet the Landmass Library and the DIY community…
Soul Sessions Podcast: David Pharr and Jason Watkins | The Block at Fondren
On today's show, David and Jason talk about what it actually takes to bet on a neighborhood like Fondren — and why, for two people who aren't planning to go anywhere, that…
Medgar Evers: How a World War II Veteran Became Mississippi’s Most Fearless Civil Rights Leader
Medgar Evers didn't just die for civil rights in Jackson, Mississippi: he lived for them, every single day, for 17 dangerous years. His story is one of a soldier, husband and father…
Summer Heat? No Sweat with These Cool Jackson Activities for Kids
Summer in Jackson can bring the heat—but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop.
Ride the Pines: Mountain Biking at Buddy Butts Park in Jackson, Mississippi
Deep in the pines of south Jackson, Buddy Butts Park hides one of Mississippi's most welcoming mountain biking trail systems. Here's what riders — and first-timers — can expect when they head…
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