Beyond the Blues Marathon itself, Jackson offers a slate of experiences participants will want to come early for – and stay long after the finish line has come down.

In celebration of National Margarita Day Saturday, don’t miss these five spots to enjoy those frozen concoctions to help you hang on (someone pass the salt…)

Discover new treasures – the physical and the auditory kind – or find familiar favorites on your road to the weekend.

Today on Soul Sessions – the new podcast featuring conversations on culture from JXNMS – we hear from David Lewis, the City of Jackson’s Deputy Director of Cultural Services.

Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade founder and organizer Malcolm White spoke today about the importance of the parade, the entities who it raises funds for and the tug he feels to keep the weekend alive.

Jackson Foodies Curator Carlyn Hicks has compiled a list of the top ten must eat black-owned restaurants in Jackson based on their menu originality, unique cuisine and some incredible reviews from Jackson Foodies around town.