Tri-County Restaurant is shut down

A spokeswoman at the Franklin County Health Department just confirmed to me that the historic Tri-County Restaurant on old Route 66 in Villa Ridge, Mo., was shut down in the past few days because of health violations. A reader alerted me today that the restaurant had closed. One Route 66 Association of Missouri member that … Continue reading Tri-County Restaurant is shut down

Route 66 Rendezvous earns diverse praise

The massive Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., gets a lot of accolades every year. Black Voice News Online singled it out for its diversity -- especially at a time when its host city is struggling with record homicide rates. DeJaun and Valerie Lofton have been coming to the rendezvous for 8 years. "This … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous earns diverse praise

Weather worries at Springfield festival

The International Route 66 Mother Road Festival begins in Springfield, Ill., this weekend. But weather forecasters and festival organizers are concerned about the climate conditions. Thunderstorms with the possibility of high winds, hail and even tornadoes are predicted on Friday evening and Saturday. Of course, rain would put a damper on attendance at the event, … Continue reading Weather worries at Springfield festival

King of the Road

Here's Roger Miller, the pride of Erick, Oklahoma, performing his signature song in front of a really ... um ... colorful set. You just know it was the 1960s.