Springfield will take center stage this week as a multi‑day celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in the southwest Missouri city credited as the highway’s birthplace. The centennial kickoff begins Thursday and is expected to draw thousands of visitors...
When you think of Route 66, you probably picture neon signs, chrome diners, and long stretches of open road. But the real heartbeat of the Mother Road is not the pavement. It is the people who show up every day to hand-cut donuts, pour coffee for regulars, and welcome...
