Soul Sessions Jackson Podcast
1) Rochelle Hicks, Katie Coats, and Mona Nicholas | 2026 Rose Parade
On today's show, we're talking about Mississippi's return to the Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year's Day. Last year's debut was a landmark moment. 800,000 people on the streets of Pasadena, mil...Show More
2) Kayla Thompson | Author, TV Personality
On today's show, we're talking with WJTV's Kayla Thompson, who turned a scary moment in Tupelo into a career-defining revelation. Now she's the face of Live at 9, where she spotlights Jackson's creati...Show More
3) Ally Durr | Singer-Songwriter
On today's show, we down with Ally Durr, visual designer by day, soulful musician by calling. From singing gospel with her cousins to releasing her breakthrough single, “What You Livin' For,” to groov...Show More
4) Blaine Wade | National Folk Festival
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 year residency, N...Show More
5) John Evans | Lemuria Books
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. Since 1975, John has been more than just a bookseller—he's be...Show More
6) Liz Brister | Downtown Jackson Partners
On today's show, we're chatting 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. Fr...Show More
7) Dr. Tonja Murphy | MS Book Festival
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 happ...Show More
8) Alex Davis | HBCU Classic
On today's show, Alex Davis is the visionary behind the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands. He's bringing an unprecedented celebration of band culture to Jackson, complete with food trucks, VI...Show More
9) Sade Meeks | Growing Resistance in the South
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. She's making ...Show More
10) Alexi Noble | Vibe Studio JXN
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 ...Show More