Everyone Loves King Cake
While we now can see that King Cake has a long history stretching back across the ocean to Europe, there is no denying that the beloved sugary treat is today a symbol of New Orleans. If you haven’t heard of it until now, take your chance to take part in this delicious tradition! Use the Mardi Gras season wherever you are to get your hands on some King Cake.
5 Amazing Restaurants to Visit Near Jackson State University
Today, Jackson has the nickname the “crossroads of the south.” It lies halfway between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Memphis, Tennessee, on Interstate 55 and between Birmingham, Alabama, and Shreveport, Louisiana, on Interstate 20. Locals also have called it the “city of soul” because of its lively music scene, featuring gospel, jazz, blues, and folk musicians.
Soul food in Jackson is another point of pride—for good reason.
