This is a Soul Sessions Extra, a shorter form episode focused on one thing we think you need to know about right now. And today, that's the second annual Stranger Than Fiction…

Our guest today is a chef, farmer, and writer who covers food and Southern culture for Local Palate magazine out of Charleston.

On today's show, we're putting Mississippi on the Map with Nick Wallace and Hunter Evans, two chefs cooking at the highest level, both part of this weekend's sold out third annual JXN…

On today's show, we're talking American classic comfort food with Jeff Good at Sal & Mookie's, where he's been making New York-style pizza since 2005, and Scott Jackson at The Pig &…

Today's episode is a Soul Sessions Extra, a shorter conversation with Jessica Walzer, curator of collections and exhibits at the two Mississippi museums about a brand new exhibition called “Mississippi Made.”

On today's show, we're talking about Southern food traditions with two women who are keepers of those traditions in very different ways: Chef Enrika Williams and Sugar's Place's Glenda Barner.

On today's show, we're talking about two of those daily rituals with two people who've built their businesses around them: Matt Flinn at Native Coffee Company and Brandi Carter at Levure Wine…

Today, we're talking about the HBCU Power Series coming to Trustmark Park in Pearl this February.

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…

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.

On today's show, we're talking about Mississippi's return to the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day.

On today's show, we're talking with WJTV's Kayla Thompson, who turned a scary moment in Tupelo into a career-defining revelation.

On today's show, we sit down with Ally Durr, visual designer by day, soulful musician by calling.

On today's show, Blaine Wade, the president and CEO of the National Council for the Traditional Arts, joins us to talk about the National Folk Festival, coming to Jackson for a three…

On today's show, we're sitting down with John Evans, the man behind Lemuria Books, one of the South's most beloved independent bookstores.

On today's show, we're talking with Liz Brister, the dynamo president of Downtown Jackson Partners who's been leading the charge to change perceptions about our capital city's core since February.

On today's show, we're talking with Dr. Tonja Murphy, the Community Engagement Director for the Mississippi Book Festival, about what she calls their Super Bowl, the annual literary lawn party happening September…

On today's show, Alex Davis is the visionary behind the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands.

On today's show, we're talking with Sade Meeks, a registered dietitian and founder of Growing Resilience in the South—GRITS—an organization fighting for food justice here in Mississippi.

On today's show, we're talking with Alexis Noble, the powerhouse gallery owner and creative director who's transforming an unexpected location in a University Boulevard shopping center into Jackson's creative hub.

On today's show, we're talking with Thabi Moyo, the local director for the National Folk Festival, coming to Jackson November 7th through 9th.

On today's show, we talk with Maya Kyles, a dynamic drummer and Jackson native who's carved out her own space in the city's vibrant music scene.

On today's show, we’re sitting down with Jackson author Gerry Wilson, who published her first novel at age 82.

On today's show, we’re celebrating the roots and rhythms of Mississippi blues and its powerful connection to the Chicago Blues Festival with Visit Mississippi’s Michelle McAdoo.

On today's show, we're catching up with Austin Evans and Richard Patrick, co-founders of Cathead Distillery.

On today's show, Yolanda Clay Moore is catching up with Kimberlee Cooper from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the organization behind Mississippi Makers Fest, a free family friendly celebration of…

On today's show, we're talking with Maureen Scott, a certified Master Gardener and member of the Metro Master Gardeners.

On today's show, we're talking with Ryan Parker, the executive director of the Mississippi Film Society, bringing Hollywood to Mississippi's capital city.

Think great writers are all serious business? Not in Jackson, where literary legend Eudora Welty left her mark with both brilliance and playful spirit!

On today's show, we're dishing with Amanda FitzGerald from The Local Palate about the much-anticipated JXN Food & Wine Festival, where over 30 chefs from across the South will bring their unique…

Sometimes losing your tech job leads you straight to your calling – just ask the man who turned his weekend hobby into Jackson's hottest food truck.

From Beatles-inspired dishes to family-style feasts, Chef Enrika Williams proves that nostalgia can be deliciously innovative.

When life gives you donut shops, make a dive bar! On today's show, restaurateur Chaz Lindsay takes us inside his newest venture, Rowan's - a neighborhood pub that's 'family-friendly by day, a…

Think coffee is just a quick caffeine fix? Think again—it's an art, a science, and a connection to the world around us.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, we celebrate Mississippi's cultural spotlight at the Tournament of Roses Parade.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, host Paul Wolf talks with guest curator Sharbreon Plummer to explore the Mississippi Museum of Art's exhibition 'Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American…

In this episode of Soul Sessions, host Paul Wolf speaks with Lynsie Armstrong, the event coordinator for Capital City Lights, a holiday event in downtown Jackson, Mississippi on December 6, 2024.

On today's show, we talk Mistletoe Marketplace, organized annually by the Junior League of Jackson.

On today's show, Sophie McNeil Wolf, APR, the Director of Communications and Insights for the Community Foundation for Mississippi, is my guest.

On today's show, Belhaven residents George and Ann Elizabeth Gillespie just opened Wing Mouth at Belhaven Town Center, a simple concept that specializes in wings, tenders and fries.

On today's episode, the Garden Mama, Nellie Neal talks about the upcoming Fondren Garden and Bottle Tree Tour and the importance of community in gardening, innovative practices in Jackson, and advice for…

On today's episode, we talk to Conner Reeves about Belhaven's Bright Lights, a celebration of the artisans, musicians and creators of the Greater Belhaven neighborhood that features music, food, and local vendors.

Today, Ellen Daniels, the executive director of the Mississippi Book Festival, discusses the ten-year-old festival's history and what makes it special.

On today’s episode, artist Noah Saterstrom discusses his exhibition 'What Became of Dr. Smith' at the Mississippi Museum of Art and how his curiosity led him to uncover his great grandfather's story…

On today’s episode, Yolanda Singleton, President and CEO of Xperience JXN, discusses her role as a promoter, community advocate, and trendsetter in bringing entertainment to Jackson, Mississippi.

On today’s episode, the Two Mississippi Museums’ Ayana Jones helps give context to Freedom Summer, where over 700 mainly white volunteers came to our state and teamed up with African Americans for…

On today's episode, Two Mississippi Museums’ Executive Director Michael Morris joins us to share a look at Juneteenth.

On today's episode, Justin Nipper, the marketing and events manager at the Ag Museum, gives us a look at Pickle Fest.

In this episode, we're celebrating local businesses and events - Offbeat's 10-year anniversary and the upcoming 601JXN Day celebration.

In this episode, Aseelah Rashid, the new director of the International Museum of Muslim Cultures in Jackson, Mississippi, discusses the significance of the museum being the first of its kind in America…

In this episode, Elvie's Chef Hunter Evans, a James Beard finalist, discusses his nomination and his plans for a classic Jackson restaurant.

In this episode, Mayor Kane Ditto and Mike Williams discuss the history of the JXN Planetarium, the new design, and the challenges and triumphs of fundraising.

In this episode, we talk to David Long, the president of the Jackson Friends of the Library who discusses the importance of promoting libraries and literacy in the city of Jackson.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, Yolanda Clay-Moore interviews Walt Grayson, a veteran television and radio personality in Mississippi and Grand Marshal of this year's Hal's St. Paddy's Parade.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, we explore a collaborative project between Visit Jackson and Jackson State University's art department, a rebranding of local restaurants that provides real-world experience for art students.

In this episode, our guest is none other than Jackson, Mississippi native and Iron Chef, Cat Cora. Cora returns home on March 2 - and says she can't wait - and talks…

In this episode, Chef Nick Wallace discusses the upcoming Jackson Food & Wine Festival and the importance of celebrating Jackson, Mississippi.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, Amanda FitzGerald of The Local Palate talks about the upcoming JXN Food and Wine Festival.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, Keith Ferguson discusses WellsFest CARES, a fundraising effort that supports musicians with their life needs.

In this episode of Soul Sessions, Hal & Mal's and Campbell's Bakery Chef Damien Cavicchi discusses his love for storytelling through food and how he draws inspiration from his travels and the…

Today, we're talking to Brad Kamikaze Franklin, the founder of Jackson Indie Music Week, a seven-day music festival that celebrates independent music in Jackson, Mississippi.

Kaegan Sparks, the new curator at the Mississippi Museum of Art, talks to us about the significance of their latest exhibition - the final stop on a multi-state tour that focuses on…

On this Native American Heritage Day, we talk with Chief Anu Amen-Rá, the Sartorial Tobacconist, and season four host of Dirty Napkins.

Today, Yolanda Clay-Moore is in conversation with Jackson's First Lady and Jackson State University English professor, Dr. Ebony Lumumba.

Today on our show, Dr. Clay Hays, President of Jackson Heart Clinic and Vice Chair of the Jackson Heart Foundation was one of the people instrumental in bringing about the Museum Trail…

Today, we’re talking with Chris Goodwin, the special projects manager for the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Today we're talking WellsFest, the annual family friendly, alcohol-free event, with food, kids' fun, and a full day of local music.

Today on this special edition of the show, we talk to Andrea Patterson about the Mississippi Science Fest weekend, September 14 through 16.

Today, we're talking with Ryan Parker, a Jackson-based publicist and promoter for TV and film.

Today, De Shannon Williams is one of the owners of Smokey's Meal on Wheels food truck, and she's an organizer of Food Truck Fridays, which have returned to Smith Park in downtown…

Today on Soul Sessions, Jesse Thompson shares with us his legacy - three award shows and even more to come, and he says he's ready to give it another 50 years.

Today on Soul Sessions, Stephen Brown, aka 5th Child, talks making music in Jackson, and how a pandemic eyesore has turned into a mission in his North Jackson neighborhood.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking with Chef Chaz Lindsay and General Manager Jonathan Webb of Pulito Osteria at the Belhaven Town Center.

Today on Soul Sessions, we'll revisit a conversation I had last summer with Two Mississippi Museums director Pamela D.C. Junior to learn more of about the significance of Juneteenth - plus get…

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display.

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

Today on Soul Sessions, we update a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor.

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen.

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky.

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest.

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway.