Documentary about Route 66 will air Friday on European TV

For our European readers, Oscar-nominated director Katja Esson's five-part "Backroads" documentary is airing this week on the European television Arte channel, including the "Route 66 in the South West" segment on Friday. According to Arte's online channel guide, the program will air at 6:25 p.m. local time. Translated from German, the description of the program … Continue reading Documentary about Route 66 will air Friday on European TV

Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Williams, Ariz.

Commence with the silly stoner jokes. But, in all seriousness, a medical marijuana dispensary opened on Route 66 in downtown Williams, Ariz., in late January. Naturally, the clinic is called the Route 66 Wellness Center. According to the report in the Williams-Grand Canyon News, the dispensary serves about a dozen patients, although about 60 people … Continue reading Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Williams, Ariz.