Today in this encore presentation, 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 Jackson every first, third and fifth Friday.

On today’s episode, artist Noah Satterstrom 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. The exhibition explores themes of mental illness, family history, and the power of art to spark conversations.

TRANSCRIPT, RESOURCES: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-noah-saterstrom

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

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-yolanda-singleton

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 a voter registration drive to boost Black voter registration and combat discrimination and intimidation.

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-ayana-jones

On today's episode, Two Mississippi Museums’ Executive Director Michael Morris joins us to share a look at Juneteenth. And Michael helps to tie in this holiday to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

SHOW NOTES: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-michael-morris-juneteenth

On today's episode, Justin Nipper, the marketing and events manager at the Ag Museum, gives us a look at Pickle Fest. It's an event that's drawing record interest this year for its brine-soaked celebration of all things pickled.

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-justin-nipper-pickle-fest

GUIDE TO PICKLE FEST: https://www.visitjackson.com/pickle-fest/

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

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-phillip-rollins-kim-lewis

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 and its role in educating people about Islam and Muslim cultures.

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-aseelah-rasheed

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

TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-hunter-evans/

This is where you'd normally find a new episode. But, we have a bit of big news that just wasn't ready to share. So, watch this feed on Tuesday, April 23, and, we promise, it's news worth waiting for.