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.
The Heist That Launched Jackson’s Quirkiest Pre-Parade Party
Wondering how a borrowed chef's coat, some fake mustaches, and a bit of sneaky jacket theft sparked Jackson's wildest pre-parade tradition?
Finding Your Way: Hal White’s Name Now Guides Visitors to Jackson Landmark
In a touching ceremony that brought together family, friends, and city leaders, downtown Jackson celebrated the dedication of "Hal White Way," honoring the late restaurateur whose establishment has been central to the…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Anna Traylor | Eudora Welty House & Garden
Think great writers are all serious business? Not in Jackson, where literary legend Eudora Welty left her mark with both brilliance and playful spirit!
The Soul of New Orleans in JXN: New Bourbon Street Jazz Band
In Jackson, Mississippi, where contemporary sounds fill most venues, a musical time capsule opens twice monthly at Hal and Mal's Restaurant.
God Wants Us to Eat Up: An Essay by THE Sweet Potato Queen®, Jill Conner Browne
There is no mystery a-tall as to why the Sweet Potato Queen Wannabe groups from around the world have fallen deeply in love with Jackson: All of our Basic Food Groups (sweet…
JXN Food & Wine
Experience the culinary excellence of Jackson at the JXN Food & Wine Festival, featuring top chefs and vibrant flavors, held annually in March.
From Blues Trail to Parade Route: Jesse Robinson Celebrated with Dual Honors in Historic Week
The Mississippi blues scene celebrates a living legend as Jesse Robinson receives two of its highest honors in a single remarkable week.
How to Pre-Game Hal’s St Paddy’s Parade in JXN
Up for a heaping helping of Paddy celebrations in the City With Soul?
Crawfish Season in JXN
Crawfish season is here again: the unofficial indicator that spring has sprung and summer is well on its way.
Jackson Change-Agent: Ronnie Crudup, Jr.
Ronnie Crudup Jr. always had a fondness for religion, but it did not take him to the pulpit.
From Jimmy King to Eddie Cotton: The Musical Legacy of Jackson’s Famed Subway Lounge
The Subway Lounge and Summers Hotel were more than staples. They were signs of commonality, a beacon of what Jackson could look like as a city.
Guide to Jackson Indie Music Week
In its tenth year, Jackson Indie Music Week - JIMWeek - March 30 - April 5 , is a showcase of the city's creatives, held every year in the City With Soul.
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