B&B Twin Drive-In prepares to close [Video]

KSHB 41 reporter Claire Bradshaw covers portions of eastern Jackson County, including areas like Blue Springs and Independence. If you have a story idea to share, send an email to Claire at [email protected].

When B&B announced its Twin Drive-In would close, social media was filled with memories. Independence resident and general manager Kandy Combs can relate to many of them.

“I started coming here when I was three. My parents came on their first date here and being able to sit out and watch the movies and get lost in the big screen and you can daydream, and as long as we did everything good, whether it was our chores or schoolwork, and this was the best treat,” said Combs.

Since 1965, the drive-in has been the spot for first dates and family nights. However, that will soon end. B&B said the rent demands are unsustainable.

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