Beale Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, and B.B. King Boulevard will be closed at Beale. A DJ will start playing at 9 p.m. and the ball will drop at midnight at Beale and B.B. King.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Enjoy a fine dining experience at Itta Bena before exploring Beale Street. Its upscale Southern cuisine and ambience takes "the blues" to a new level. The hidden entrance ...

The first big award at the Oscars has gone to Regina King. She won for Best Supporting Actress for her role in If Beale Street Could Talk. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film is based on a 1974 ...