November 7, 2026

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Student Managing Editor Makes History As First Newspaper Staffer To Present At Journalism Conference

The student newspaper, TCC Connection, continues to earn recognition for its award-winning Route 66 coverage. Two newspaper representatives were the only state college journalists to present at a professional conference. One of the representatives made history.  Chrys Melissinos, managing editor for the college newspaper, was the first newspaper staff member to present at the Society…

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Jerry Goodwin010 mins

Josey Records: The Perfect Stop for All Your Music Needs! 

Everyone knows of the famous Route 66, the stretch of highway from Chicago to Santa Monica.   But perhaps one of the most popular tourist destinations along that route is Tulsa, Okla., recognized as the “Capital of Route 66.” From statues to tourist attractions, to small businesses, Tulsa has it all. As we near the route’s…

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Aly Zongker04 mins

Recognizing Route 66: 100th Year Birthday Celebration 

Pack your bags and grab your keys! Route 66 is turning 100 this year, and Tulsans are celebrating its adventures, neon signs, and the nostalgia of The Mother Road.   Route 66 was originally proposed by Cyrus Avery, the state highway commissioner under Gov. Martin Trapp from 1922 through 1926. He sought to create a highway…

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Kamron Williams08 mins

Route 66 in Tulsa – Why do landmarks like the Meadow Gold sign matter?  

This is the Meadow Gold sign in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Standing tall along the renowned Route 66 highway. Many of you may have seen this iconic neon sign, but why does it and other landmarks along Route 66 here in Tulsa matter? And why are they here?   Tulsa has recently been elected the capital of Route…

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Kera Stander06 mins

Bringing The Cinema Full Circle 

First opening its doors in 1928, Circle Cinema holds the title of the longest-standing nonprofit movie theater in Tulsa, Okla. With its accepting nature and inviting aura, the theater makes every guest feel welcome as they walk through the doors.   Circle Cinema first opened as a silent movie theater, then underwent many changes with many…

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Haley Patton05 mins

Centennial Route 66 Capital Cruise Parade Sparkles With Excitement and Joy: A Reporter’s View from the TCC Metro Campus

The Route 66 Capital Cruise Parade, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Route 66, attracted a crowd of viewers inside and along the Tulsa Community College Metro Campus on May 30, 2026.    TCC employees were able to view the parade from the second-floor balcony of the TCC Center for Creativity. In the Event Hall of…

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Tatyana Nyborg09 mins

A New Way to Explore Route 66 in Tulsa

Tulsa County has created a new way to explore Route 66 for both residents and travelers. As part of its Vision 2025 master plan to revitalize Route 66, the City of Tulsa has installed 29 historical informational signs highlighting key locations along the Mother Road, according to the City of Tulsa Planning Office. David Hoffer,…

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Austin Paddock06 mins

Double-Feature on the Mother Road: What the Coming Route 66 Centennial Means for Tulsa’s Historic Drive-In Theater

The Admiral Twin is a longstanding Tulsa landmark, situated just off the famed Route 66. Since it opened, nearly 75 years ago, the theater has seen its share of ups and downs. Fifteen years ago, it burned down but soon reopened. The popularity of streaming rose while theater attendance dropped, and the Admiral Twin still…

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Braden Pickerill06 mins