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.
JXN Creators Behind Comic Book ‘Black Wall Street: Time for a Change’
What if you had five days to rewrite one of history’s darkest chapters?
Soul Sessions Podcast: Ryan Parker | Stranger Than Fiction Film Fest
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.
Designing a New Life: How the McConnells Made Jackson Home
When a late-night Zillow search turned serious, Wells and Shem McConnell found themselves on an unexpected path to Jackson, Mississippi.
James Meredith’s One-Man ‘March Against Fear’
On June 5, 1966, James Meredith stepped out on a lone mission to walk 210 miles from Memphis to Jackson, Miss. in what he called the “March Against Fear.”
What Is Chane Up to In Fondren? A Screen Print Shop Move — and a Refreshed 2025 Block Party Strategy
Despite swearing "never again," Fondren entrepreneur Chane is bringing back the neighborhood's beloved First Thursday Block Party.
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!
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…
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.
Bringing the Fire to Iron Horse Grill: Chef Pierre Pryer
Chef Pierre Pryer Sr.’s first cooking encounter with Tex-Mex cuisine came when he crossed the border from dishwasher to line cook at the Iron Horse Grill.
Jackson Change-Agent: Ronnie Crudup, Jr.
Ronnie Crudup Jr. always had a fondness for religion, but it did not take him to the pulpit.
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