Jackson, the Capitol City, is our third stop of the season. Of course, Jackson is full of beautiful parks and museums and government buildings. But what about its hidden treasures? For this edition of Mississippi Roads, we set out to discover some of them, and here are just some of the places we stopped between our stories--Mynelle Gardens, Farish Street, and the new Natural Science Museum.

For Kathy Thibodeaux and her husband Keith, art is a way of life. They operate Ballet Magnificat!, a professional ballet company dedicated to making dance a way of worship. Kathy has been a dancer for most of her life. Keith is a drummer who used to play Little Ricky on "I Love Lucy." Together, from Jackson, they share a ministry of their own making.

It's a colorful corner of Jackson at the Farmer's Market. With all the tastes and aromas, taping there was a treat for our senses. The market is filled with fresh produce from all over Mississippi. Ann Patrick runs one booth. She's been at the market for 22 years, and she says it's not just about delicious food. It's about making friends, too.

City Hall is one of three buildings in Jackson which were spared from burning during the Civil War. On Walt's Way, we venture to the third floor of this historic building. That's the site of the Masonic Temple. It's a beautiful space which is still in use today.

Poet and ETV Associate Producer Yvetta Williams grew up in Jackson. We're honored to include one of her poems, "Precious Memories" in this show. Yvetta shares some of her personal hidden treasures by visualizing her childhood memories.

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