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  1. Scenic Adair Co.: Fields of yellow and green (Photo ID: 101329)
    Tommy was moved to photograph this beautiful scene at the south end of the Highway 55 Bypass in Columbia.... (click photo title to read more)

  2. Rainbow guides me home (Photo ID: 101305)
    Veronica writes, "After we left the Extension Office after a class given there tonight we saw a rainbow as we crossed over the bypass. By the tim... (click photo title to read more)

  3. Some trucks needed, many need the bypass (Photo ID: 101204)
    Some big rigs have to come to the historic Adair County Public Square to make regular deliveries and we wouldn't want it any other way. However, m... (click photo title to read more)

  4. Scenic KY - fields in bloom (Photo ID: 101169)
    The yellow ground cover highlights the rolling hills along the new bypass around Somerset to Burnside.... (click photo title to read more)

  5. What's wrong with this picture? (Photo ID: 101126)
    Why would a driver travel up Burkesville Street, wait on busy Wednesday morning traffic around the Public Square, bump over the curb, go half way ... (click photo title to read more)

  6. Looking south toward Clinton County (Photo ID: 101096)
    One of the bridges in Swan Pond Bottom as the bypass around Wolf Creek Dam continues. ... (click photo title to read more)

  7. Trucks have hardest time during festivals (Photo ID: 100055)
    There has to be a better way for big trucks to get around downtown Columbia than this. City Police directed drivers into the small alley that is i... (click photo title to read more)

  8. Lebanon economic development: Jefferson's Bourbon (Photo ID: 99576)
    Driving on the Lebanon, KY bypass, it's impossible to miss this giant plant under construction. The sign reads, "Jefferson's Bourbon, Distillery a... (click photo title to read more)

  9. Drivers may share ways to avoid downtown Columbia (Photo ID: 99544)
    Signs on north and south 55 say to use the Veterans Memorial Bypass, not go through town. When I see a truck go around the Square, I wonder what a... (click photo title to read more)

  10. Progress in view from the Veterans Memorial Bypass (Photo ID: 99378)
    Midway around the Veterans Memorial Bypass you see the heavy equipment working on the site for the new Franklin Family of Dealerships. ... (click photo title to read more)

  11. No Through Trucks Downtown (Photo ID: 99241)
    Two newly placed signs from the District 8 Transportation Department helps direct trucks to use the Veterans Memorial Bypass where it connects on ... (click photo title to read more)

  12. Signs may be added to mark truck route around bypass (Photo ID: 99046)
    Among ideas discussed at the downtown traffic meeting at City Hall were possible additions of signs to help indicate the best truck route around C... (click photo title to read more)

  13. Landscape changing on the Veterans Memorial Bypass (Photo ID: 99020)
    Heading around Columbia on the Veterans Memorial Bypass drivers will be watching major landscape changes. That will be home to the new headquarter... (click photo title to read more)

  14. Work begins on historic Adair Courthouse restoration (Photo ID: 98943)
    Many in the Adair Heritage Association will be singing the hallelujah chorus as work begins toward restoration (first steps removal of wings and p... (click photo title to read more)

  15. Downey Eye Clinic now open in new location (Photo ID: 98895)
    Downey Eye Clinic welcomed family and friends to a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house celebrating their new location Thursday, June 15, 2023. ... (click photo title to read more)

  16. Bypass opens in Campbellsville 9amET Tuesday (Photo ID: 98795)
    Those barriers will finally be removed. Drivers needing to go between Columbia Road and Lebanon Road will be able to do so much more quickly as of... (click photo title to read more)

  17. Governor Beshear at Highway dedication (Photo ID: 98783)
    Governor Andy Beshear talked with June Carney, mother of the late Rep. John Carney, at the dedication of the new Campbellsville Bypass as the John... (click photo title to read more)

  18. Scenic Adair Co.: Rain shower with sunset (Photo ID: 98753)
    Sunset colors combine with a rain shower for a beautiful effect along the Bypass on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023.... (click photo title to read more)

  19. Shooting reported at Anderson's Pizza Tuesday night (Photo ID: 98347)
    Just after 9:30pmCT Tuesday night Columbia Magazine began receiving calls about a possible shooting at Anderson's Pizzeria located near the junct... (click photo title to read more)

  20. Campbellsville Bypass to be designated in honor of Bam Carney (Photo ID: 97944)
    Lawmakers erupt in applause after a resolution to designate the Campbellsville Bypass in Taylor County after the late Rep. John "Bam" Carney won a... (click photo title to read more)

  21. Dark clouds mixed with sunshine (Photo ID: 97942)
    Miss Vicky writes, "Looking to the west of New Columbia Greater Bliss, dark clouds are giving way to sunshine. However, the gusty winds are givin... (click photo title to read more)

  22. At the February Caregivers meeting (Photo ID: 97783)
    Christy Morris, second from left, shared ideas for helping with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at the February Adair Caregivers meeting. She an... (click photo title to read more)

  23. Ford dealership expanding to 18-acre site (Photo ID: 97699)
    Don Franklin Fiord (top photo) will be working to move onto the 18 acres at the convergence of Hudson Street and the Veterans Memorial Bypass show... (click photo title to read more)

  24. Roland exhibits plein air paintings at Begley Gallery (Photo ID: 97487)
    Karen Roland, artist from Green County, Kentucky, talks about plein air paintings from her exhibit entitled "Heart Bypass" at the Lucretia C. Begl... (click photo title to read more)

  25. Old Chevy by Karen Roland (Photo ID: 97427)
    Adair County Arts Council member Karen Roland is featuring her Plein Air paintings in an upcoming show opening on Monday at the Lucretia Begley Ga... (click photo title to read more)

  26. Adair Co. fixtures featured in local art show (Photo ID: 97426)
    Adair County Arts Council member Karen Roland is featuring her Plein Air paintings in an upcoming show opening on Monday at the Lucretia Begley Ga... (click photo title to read more)

  27. Fatal accident at Veterans Memorial Bypass (Photo ID: 96440)
    A life was lost in this accident at the intersection of Burkesville Street and Veterans Memorial Bypass on Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022. O... (click photo title to read more)

  28. Taking the Bypass (Photo ID: 96258)
    Canada geese grazing on Murray Trace near the Veterans Memorial Bypass in Columbia. ... (click photo title to read more)

  29. Road work on Burkesville Street Wednesday morning (Photo ID: 95610)
    Traffic is moving slowly on Burkesville Street this Wednesday morning. Plan to take your time or take the Veterans Memorial Bypass.... (click photo title to read more)

  30. Roadwork continues downtown (Photo ID: 95492)
    Roadwork on the Public Square and roads leading off it may make drivers want to take the Veterans Memorial Bypass around Columbia today, Thursday,... (click photo title to read more)

  31. Clouds announcing weather change (Photo ID: 95321)
    Clouds were coming in fast at 2pm and at 4pm the sun was blocked Thursday, June 2, 2022. This scene is at the intersection of the Veterans Memoria... (click photo title to read more)

  32. Sunset on the bypass (Photo ID: 94453)
    William writes, "I pass by this beautiful farm on the bypass often and have just been waiting on the right shot. Finally got it!"... (click photo title to read more)

  33. Traffic challenge on Hurt Street (Photo ID: 94339)
    Hurt Street - the unofficial bypass from the top of Jamestown Hill to the Public Square - was blocked Tuesday afternoon for utilities work underwa... (click photo title to read more)

  34. View from upstairs offices (Photo ID: 93484)
    Guests at the announcement meeting who toured the former Majestic Yacht building were surprised at how huge the building really is and how many jo... (click photo title to read more)

  35. Dump truck on its side at the Bypass (Photo ID: 92977)
    A dump truck wound up on its side at the intersection of the Veterans Memorial Byapss and Highway 61 this afternoon, Tuesday, October 12, 2021. It... (click photo title to read more)

  36. Wreck on Veterans Memorial Bypass (Photo ID: 92654)
    Work and travel was slowed down this morning so first responders could get to the crossing of Veterans Memorial Bypass and Burkesville Road in res... (click photo title to read more)

  37. Canada Geese gather in Columbia (Photo ID: 92509)
    Our visitors are in town. Donna Rieder took this photo on Murray Trace just off the bypass in Columbia - she says there were over a hundred of the... (click photo title to read more)

  38. Hoping to find owners (Photo ID: 92472)
    This is a young male cat who's been neutered and declawed, and is VERY friendly. Found in the 55 bypass/Pelham Branch Rd/Rocky Hill Rd area. -... (click photo title to read more)

  39. Remember to keep a safe following distance (Photo ID: 91915)
    Traffic stopped for a few minutes on the Lebanon Bypass on Saturday morning after a trailer lost its topmost layer of hay bales. Drive... (click photo title to read more)

  40. Same Parkway exit, opposite directions (Photo ID: 91689)
    If you are westbound on the Cumberland Parkway and take the 49 Exit (at left), here is the direction you see, sending you into town and around the... (click photo title to read more)

  41. Trucking through Columbia - Bypass and Hwy 61 (Photo ID: 90921)
    Columbia Magazine is taking a look at what truck drivers see at each of the Veterans Memorial Bypass intersections. This view is of the Bypass whe... (click photo title to read more)

  42. Clean up day in Columbia (Photo ID: 90915)
    Jackie Chapman is pictured reaching high over the bin to place another bag of trash collected on the city's clean up day. In a note from Mayor Pa... (click photo title to read more)

  43. Trucking through Columbia - Bypass and Dillon Street (Photo ID: 90901)
    Trucking through Columbia - this view of signage or lack thereof is looking at the Veterans Memorial Bypass and Dillon Street/Pelham Branch Road c... (click photo title to read more)

  44. Trucking through Columbia - Bypass and Hwy 55 (Photo ID: 90899)
    Trucking through Columbia - suggestions for improvement include better signage to help show best routes around town. Once a large truck gets to th... (click photo title to read more)

  45. Working on water and sewer improvements (Photo ID: 90736)
    Work continues on CAUD water and sewer improvements around the Veterans Memorial Bypass in Columbia as weather allows. ... (click photo title to read more)

  46. Jobs growth is plan for City of Columbia investment (Photo ID: 90420)
    Mayor Pam Hoots presented the Economic Development Project at the February Council meeting which allows the city to purchase the Majestic Yachts p... (click photo title to read more)

  47. Hello February 2021 (Photo ID: 90409)
    This was the scene early Monday, the first day of February, 2021, nearing the junction of the Veteran's Memorial Bypass and Hwy 55 south in Colum... (click photo title to read more)

  48. Pretty sunset on a pretty day (Photo ID: 90383)
    Sunshine makes the deep cold a little easier to bear, and easy on the eye as evening comes. This view is from the Veterans Memorial Bypass looking... (click photo title to read more)

  49. Taking the bypass (Photo ID: 90242)
    Canadian Geese regularly stop by this pond beside the Veterans Memorial Bypass in Columbia. They are a welcome sight, going about the business of ... (click photo title to read more)

  50. Blazing sunset (Photo ID: 89567)
    Photographer Deb Waddell said from this beautiful view on the Hwy 55 Bypass Thursday it looked like the ground was on fire.... (click photo title to read more)

  51. Scenic Adair County: Old red barn on bypass (Photo ID: 89255)
    William writes, "Sometimes you don't have to get very far off the beaten path to find a photo. I pass this old red barn every day on the bypass ... (click photo title to read more)

  52. Accident at Bypass and 55 (Photo ID: 88508)
    Doug sends word that emergency responders are on the scene of an accident at the intersection of the Bypass and Highway 55, just after NoonCT on S... (click photo title to read more)

  53. Monday morning accident in Columbia (Photo ID: 88241)
    A two-vehicle accident occurred Monday, June 22, 2020 at the intersection of the Veterans Memorial Bypass and Greensburg Road, Columbia when Melis... (click photo title to read more)

  54. Ballot received, read, read again, marked and mailed (Photo ID: 88129)
    When you ask to vote Absentee on the state website, GoVoteKy.com, you bypass the application process, are verified online as a registered voter, a... (click photo title to read more)

  55. Lyle and Josh sharing kindness (Photo ID: 88059)
    The Columbia Police Department writes, "With so much strife and uncertainty today it can be uplifting to be reminded when there is still kindness... (click photo title to read more)

  56. Kentucky Color: Orchard Grass (Photo ID: 87945)
    Billy Joe writes, "Orchard Grass growing in the parking areas between the exit bypass and house at Homeplace on Green River. Orchard Grass is a c... (click photo title to read more)

  57. Redbud Way (Photo ID: 87405)
    The view from the Veteran's Bypass looking at old Greensburg Road.... (click photo title to read more)

  58. April 2008: Construction of the Bypass (Photo ID: 87371)
    A photo from the archives, of construction of the bypass, looking east over Russell Creek, taken in early April back in 2008.... (click photo title to read more)

  59. Dog found in Pelham area (Photo ID: 86634)
    Update: The dog's owners have been located! We had a dog show up our house, off the bypass going toward Pelham area. He's a little ski... (click photo title to read more)

  60. Watch out when driving Bypass at Hwy 61 (Photo ID: 85454)
    Wreck at the Bypass and Hwy 61 - no details in yet. Please drive carefully: slow down and allow plenty of room for first responders.... (click photo title to read more)

  61. Traffic challenges abound with work on sidewalks and festival (Photo ID: 85444)
    As the sidewalk upgrades continue on Burkesville Street and the hour of the closure of the square comes up at noon today, traffic is challenged. T... (click photo title to read more)

  62. Scenic Kentucky: Lake Cumberland Motel sign (Photo ID: 84492)
    A vintage monument of sorts stands at the junction of 55 South and US 127 in Jamestown. The sign and deserted gas station brings back fond memorie... (click photo title to read more)

  63. Partly Cloudy Skies (Photo ID: 84421)
    Anita captured this striking image of the Columbia Bypass on Sunday, July 14, 2019.... (click photo title to read more)

  64. Lighting Strike (Photo ID: 84230)
    Lightning strikes over Highway 55 at the bypass as severe storms move through the area this evening. ... (click photo title to read more)

  65. Another new Campbellsville city limits sign goes up (Photo ID: 83473)
    Larry writes, "Our 3rd city limit sign just went up on Greensburg Road in front of the new Taylor County Fire Department, and is sponsored by Cam... (click photo title to read more)

  66. Scenic Kentucky: Grazing at Sunset (Photo ID: 82891)
    A couple of deer grazing in a hayfield that serves as a buffer between the Bypass and a recently constructed neighborhood just outside of Shelbyvi... (click photo title to read more)

  67. Looking down a snowy Dillon Street in Columbia (Photo ID: 82680)
    If you avoid the big curve around the Flowers place on Greensburg and take Dillon Street, heading toward the Veterans Bypass this was your Saturda... (click photo title to read more)

  68. Fading grandeur in Spencer County (Photo ID: 82262)
    There are a number of grand old buildings around Central Kentucky that are slowly fading away, like the now-gone hotel at Sulphur Well, or the bri... (click photo title to read more)

  69. CPD works injury accident at Burkesville Street and Bypass (Photo ID: 82231)
    Columbia Police Department responded to an injury accident at the intersection of Burkesville street and the south 55 bypass. The accident occurre... (click photo title to read more)

  70. Entry to Adair Public Schools from Veterans Memorial Bypass (Photo ID: 81846)
    The entry to the Adair County Public Schools campus from the Veterans Memorial Bypass in Columbia is a dramatic one. Busses line the top of the hi... (click photo title to read more)

  71. Scenic Kentucky: The Emily W. Hundley Library (Photo ID: 81429)
    Fall colors on the campus of the former St. Catharine College, which recently hit the auction block. According to a ... (click photo title to read more)

  72. Gas Superintendent Ron Cook with request of City Council (Photo ID: 80912)
    City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook requested permission which was granted by the City Council to advertise for bids to build a new gas line from Old... (click photo title to read more)

  73. Arrest results after stolen auto is apprehended in Columbia (Photo ID: 80895)
    Kentucky State Police Post 15 Trooper Begley was attempting to locate a stolen gray 2006 Ford Escape when he observed the suspect vehicle travelin... (click photo title to read more)

  74. Mark Hale: Solutions found in Georgia to Bypass safety problem (Photo ID: 80649)
    Here is the fix for the Bypass/61 intersection. Works just like the Square. Both of these are in Georgia, but lots of states are doing this. It el... (click photo title to read more)

  75. New Dollar General Store, KY 55 & Bypass - Stage of construction 5 Sep 2018 (Photo ID: 80632)
    Appropriately at High Noon, Wednesday, September 5, 2018, where Dollar General Store is adding another outlet in the Discount Variety Store face o... (click photo title to read more)

  76. Rev. Pescosolido offers prayer for safer bypass, for Judge Stephens (Photo ID: 80611)
    Rev. Steve Pescosolido, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, asked for guidance for the gathering at the forum held beside the most dangerou... (click photo title to read more)

  77. Stop the wrecks on the Bypass: Public roadside forum in progress now (Photo ID: 80608)
    ACJE Michael Stephens is hosting a meeting beside the intersection of the Veterans Bypass and Burkesville Street/Road in progress now, Wednesday, ... (click photo title to read more)

  78. First responders at mid-day collision at Bypass & Burkesville (Photo ID: 80590)
    Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross, foreground, with Columbia Fire Department Chief Mike Glasgow, right, and Columbia/Adair County Fire Department ... (click photo title to read more)

  79. Air Evac lifts off with victim of crash - Tue 4 Sep 2018 - Burkesville & Bypass (Photo ID: 80587)
    There were prayers and a sense of relief that everything was being done which should be done for the injuried driver in one of the vehicles invol... (click photo title to read more)

  80. Second crash in less than 5 days at Bypass & Burkesville Street (Photo ID: 80586)
    For the second time in less than five days, a serious wreck has happened at the intersection of the Veterans Memorial Bypass and Burkesville Stree... (click photo title to read more)

  81. Clearing 5-vehicle collision well organized (Photo ID: 80539)
    The 5-vehicle collision at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Bypass and Burkesville Street/Road, involved more vehicles than any previous ... (click photo title to read more)

  82. Five vehicle crash being worked at Veterans Bypass & Burkesville Road (Photo ID: 80530)
    After victims had been evacuated for medical help, first responders directed wreckers to begin freeing up the roadways at the intersection of the ... (click photo title to read more)

  83. Five-vehicle crash Fri 31 Aug 2018 - Chief Cross & Lynn Franklin (Photo ID: 80529)
    Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross directs Lynn Franklin, Lynn's Service Center, to his station in the lineup of towing vehicles at the five-vehic... (click photo title to read more)

  84. Five vehicle crash at Veterans Bypass and Burkesville Road (Photo ID: 80527)
    A five-vehicle crash is being responded to at this writing, 11:27amCT, in Columbia, KY at the intersection of the Veterans Memorial Bypass and Bur... (click photo title to read more)

  85. Adair County Primary Center - Traffic Patterns for 2018-19 (Photo ID: 80095)
    It's back to school time and if you are planning on dropping off or picking up students, we want to help you do that as safely and quickly as possibl... (click photo title to read more)

  86. CJE Mike Stephens meets with Senator Mitch McConnell (Photo ID: 79752)
    Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephens, right, had the honor of a visit with United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in So... (click photo title to read more)

  87. Sunset on the Bypass: 2 Jul 2018 (Photo ID: 79568)
    The Adair County Veterans Memorial Bypass, headed south & west, Monday, July 2, 2018 at Henson Farms and beyond at dusk. - EW... (click photo title to read more)

  88. (Ad photo) Prescription Eyeglasses found on Columbia Bypass (Photo ID: 79560)
    This pair of prescription eyeglasses found. Details: CM Lost & Found... (click photo title to read more)

  89. New blacktop on Hwy 61, Adair to Cumberland (Photo ID: 79442)
    A new road coating of blacktop has been added on Hwy 61, from Sparksville in Adair County (photo at left), into Cumberland County nearly to Burkes... (click photo title to read more)

  90. A Timeless Publication, a timeless good idea: IJFASN - or Smiles (Photo ID: 78609)
    Just picked up my copy of "It's Just for a Smile News," and saw story which generated so much talk around town. It's an engineering idea we wi... (click photo title to read more)

  91. Morning snow scene from Veteran's Bypass (Photo ID: 77627)
    A lone tree and all its branches caught the snow that stuck for just a few hours of March 12 2018. - LW... (click photo title to read more)

  92. Mobile home taking the public square, not the bypass (Photo ID: 77351)
    Around 11:30 Friday, February 22, 2018, all the vehicles in our lane were suddenly pulling to the side of Jamestown Street to allow for what looke... (click photo title to read more)

  93. Bypass & Burkesville Street: Final cleanup at 6:41amCT (Photo ID: 77023)
    In the last step following collision this morning, wreckers were removing crashed vehicles from the site by Cody's and Southern wreckers. Traffic... (click photo title to read more)

  94. Work is underway on CAUD Burkesville Phase Project (Photo ID: 76714)
    Work is underway on the Burkesville Phase of the Downtown Project to upgrade water lines from this point out Burkesville Street to the intersectio... (click photo title to read more)

  95. When Tompkinsville Bypass, ghost billboards will make sense? (Photo ID: 75820)
    Tompkinsville By-pass - When the Tompkinsville by-pass is completed, perhaps these ghost billboards will make more sense. I assume the owner has a... (click photo title to read more)

  96. Tompkinsville East Bypass Map (Photo ID: 75804)
    The bypass is a section of roadway approximately four miles long that connects KY 163 (Celina Road) near Jane Yokley Cemetery Road with KY 163 (Ed... (click photo title to read more)

  97. (Ad Photo)Is this your dog? Found on Rocky Hill Road (Photo ID: 74235)
    Lost dog found on Rocky Hill Road near Pelham Branch RD. - Found a dog on Rocky Hill Rd near Pelham Branch, just about a mile off the bypass.... (click photo title to read more)

  98. Sunset from the Adair County Veterans Memorial Highway (Photo ID: 74089)
    Sunset, 7:37pmCT, Saturday, August 5, 2017, taken from the vehicle nearing Greensburg Street on the Adair County Veterans Memorial Highway - the C... (click photo title to read more)

  99. Photos show point of letter - mistake in signage, we think (Photo ID: 73739)
    Willenia, When we read your letter and thoughtful comments, we thought you ... (click photo title to read more)

  100. Kentucky Color: Upset and disappointed - II (Photo ID: 73688)
    Taking the shortest route to the bypass - the route he preferred but missed because of inadequate signage - the oversize load - half a double wide... (click photo title to read more)

 Most recent STORIES matching your search for 'bypass'...
  1. Letter: Missing Yield Sign (Story ID: 131288)
    Kerry R. writes: I was going around the Square yesterday (coming from Greensburg Street) and someone in a small gray car on ... (click title to read more)

  2. Big rigs off the historic square - ideas (Story ID: 131255)
    By Linda Waggener Ideas have been coming in about how to encourage large trucks to use the Veterans Memorial Bypass instead of the h... (click title to read more)

  3. Letter: Signage before the exit might help (Story ID: 131237)
    Linda Cook writes: Wondering if part of the solution folks are seeking would be better/clearer signage for trucks coming off... (click title to read more)

  4. CPD: Pensacola man charged after traffic stop (Story ID: 130957)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Friday night, March 22, 2024, the Columbia Police Department ... (click title to read more)

  5. Letter: Need for caution lights (Story ID: 130822)
    Wm R Feese writes: Speaking of traffic signals, there are three places where there needs to be a caution light: ... (click title to read more)

  6. Letter: As a past trucker (Story ID: 130334)
    Marie Freeman writes: I was driving trucks before GPS. I drove for Stephens Pipe and Steel cross-country, and also drove a t... (click title to read more)

  7. Letter: Trucks around the square (Story ID: 130316)
    Joe Hare writes: In reply to Billy's comment and as much as I would like to see thru trucks made to use the bypass, it is n... (click title to read more)

  8. CPD: Driver charged with DUI, wanton endangerment (Story ID: 129489)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a single vehicle acc... (click title to read more)

  9. Letter: Semi trucks around Square (Story ID: 129413)
    Martha Berry I don't know what kind of exit signage is at the ramp off Cumberland Pkwy. but it could be very confusing for som... (click title to read more)

  10. Letter: Trucks detour of Square and alt route (Story ID: 129401)
    Jim Flowers writes: Trucks coming to Columbia from East 80, should turn left at light toward Parkway and Bypass to get to Hw... (click title to read more)

  11. CPD: Public Square to close for Downtown Days at Noon Fri (Story ID: 129095)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Public Square will be shut down at NoonCT on Friday, October... (click title to read more)

  12. CPD: Traffic stop leads to possession arrest (Story ID: 129063)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Sunday night, October 8, 2023, a traffic stop was initiated o... (click title to read more)

  13. Tuesday location given for Gov Beshear's visit to Columbia (Story ID: 128953)
    "...3211 Adair Veterans Memorial Highway is just past the Burkesville Street intersection on the Bypass. The presentation will be set up on the bac... (click title to read more)

  14. Directions and exact locations, please... (Story ID: 128950)
    Locations and directions - or the lack thereof - have been frustrating readers of Columbia Magazine - it's hard to find a place when the location is s... (click title to read more)

  15. Milling continuing downtown 6pm to 6am (Story ID: 128431)
    The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 8 Office advises motorists that a resurfacing project continues on KY 55X (Jamestown Street) in Co... (click title to read more)

  16. Traffic caution advised in downtown Columbia (Story ID: 128419)
    Drivers should be prepared for extra traffic caution starting Monday evening, August 14, 2023, from the Veterans Memorial bypass around the Columbia P... (click title to read more)

  17. Public Square traffic was subject of July meeting (Story ID: 128182)
    Representatives from District 8 Highway Department listened to questions and ideas to improve the flow and speed of traffic coming onto and going arou... (click title to read more)

  18. Letter: Joe is right about trucks (Story ID: 127866)
    Billy Joe Fudge writes: Joe is right about trucks, some local and some that appear to be OTR commercial trucks. Last week wh... (click title to read more)

  19. DOT suggestion: Get Semi Trucks to use Bypass (Story ID: 127849)
    By Joe Hare If you lived on Jamestown Street in Columbia, you would realize how many through trucks come around the Public Square da... (click title to read more)

  20. Columbia Mayor's Report for June, 2023 (Story ID: 127711)
    From Mayor Pam Hoots It has been a busy first few months of 2023 for the City of Columbia. We continue to have a lot going on with p... (click title to read more)

  21. VBS at Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Story ID: 127704)
    From Carole Thomas Join us at the Columbia Seventh-Day Adventist Church as we launch into an out-of-this-world adventure that will l... (click title to read more)

  22. John Bam Carney Memorial Highway in Campbellsville (Story ID: 127602)
    By Larry Smith Local and state officials gathered on Friday, June 2, 2023, for the dedication of the Rep. John "Bam" Carney Memorial... (click title to read more)

  23. Clarification Statement from the Mayor (Story ID: 127502)
    Mayor Pamela Hoots has issued the following statement concerning the recent conversation at the Adair County Fiscal Court meeting: Rece... (click title to read more)

  24. Tom McClendon Memorial Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off on July 2 (Story ID: 127501)
    Update: Campbellsville Hot Air Balloon events canceled From Juli... (click title to read more)

  25. CPD: Sex offender taken into custody (Story ID: 127129)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Officers received a call phoned in directly to The Columbia Poli... (click title to read more)

  26. Paving scheduled in Columbia for next few months (Story ID: 126944)
    From Tiffany Collins City of Columbia As we enter the summer season, the City of Columbia would like to remind everyone ... (click title to read more)

  27. Don Franklin Ford to build new 30,000 sq ft building (Story ID: 126006)
    Dan, Don Jr, and Daniel Franklin attended the February monthly meeting of the Columbia City Council to ask for a parcel of land to be annexed into the... (click title to read more)

  28. CPD: Three arrested for possession of methamphetamine (Story ID: 125845)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Wednesday night, January 25, 2023, the Columbia Police Depart... (click title to read more)

  29. Adair Co. fixtures featured in local art show (Story ID: 125576)
    Adair County Arts Council member Karen Roland is featuring her Plein Air paintings in an upcoming show opening on Monday at the Lucretia Begley Galler... (click title to read more)

  30. KSP: Post 15 to host Cram the Cruiser Food Drive (Story ID: 124965)
    From Trooper Jonathan Houk KSP troopers, officers, and volunteers will be holding a Cram the Cruiser Food Drive from 10amET to 2pmET... (click title to read more)

  31. CPD: Fatality Collision on Wednesday (Story ID: 124287)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a fatality collision... (click title to read more)

  32. CPD: Bypass Intersection Collision (Story ID: 124126)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a two vehicle collis... (click title to read more)

  33. ACSO: Traffic stop leades to gun, drug charges (Story ID: 123753)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, August 26, 2022, Deputy Derek Padgett initiated a traff... (click title to read more)

  34. H2 Health ribbon cutting is August 24th at noon (Story ID: 123699)
    By Ellen Zornes, Executive Director Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce The public is invited to a ribbon cutting cerem... (click title to read more)

  35. Hosparus Health needs volunteers (Story ID: 123470)
    From Ellen Zornes Hosparus Health of Green River (HGR) needs volunteers to support patients and their families in Adair, Green, Mari... (click title to read more)

  36. Community Outreach Backpack Bash August 13 at Miller Park (Story ID: 123376)
    From Julie Dennis There will be a Community Outreach Backpack Bash from 11amCT/NoonET until 2pmCT/3pmET on Saturday, August 13, 2022... (click title to read more)

  37. CPD: ACHS Class of 2022 Senior Parade route for Tuesday (Story ID: 122568)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department will be participating in and aidi... (click title to read more)

  38. Boil Water Advisory lifted (Story ID: 122408)
    From Columbia/Adair Utilities District May 11, 2022 As of 10:51amCT on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the Boil Water Advisory ... (click title to read more)

  39. Boil Water Advisory issued (Story ID: 122396)
    Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utiliti... (click title to read more)

  40. Motorcycles in crash on Highway 70 in Taylor County (Story ID: 122104)
    By Larry Joe Smith Taylor County Sheriff Allen Newton reports that Ethan Boils age 21 of Campbellsville was traveling west on Libe... (click title to read more)

  41. CPD: Trafficking arrest on Bypass Saturday night (Story ID: 122006)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department On Saturday night, April 9, 2022, the Columbia Police Department... (click title to read more)

  42. KSP: Post 15 investigates fatal collision in Taylor Co. (Story ID: 121899)
    By Tpr. Nick Hale Campbellsville, KY - The Kentucky State Police is investigation a two vehicle fatal collision that occurred... (click title to read more)

  43. Synergy Food Group official ribbon cutting is Wed, March 9 (Story ID: 121522)
    Synergy Food Group and the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 2pmCT. The... (click title to read more)

  44. Coltons Restaurant Sunday morning fire injures one (Story ID: 121342)
    By Chief Chris Taylor Campbellsville Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a report of a working fire at Coltons restaurant at 399 Campbellsvi... (click title to read more)

  45. Synergy Food Group begins operations in Columbia (Story ID: 120836)
    Mayor Pam Hoots shared at the Economic Development Authority meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2022, that the new plant Synergy Food Group is getting start... (click title to read more)

  46. New plant preparing to put first employees in place (Story ID: 120787)
    Mayor Pam Hoots shared at the Economic Development Authority meeting Tuesday, January 18, 2022, that Synergy Food Group has begun moving into the form... (click title to read more)

  47. Pick up applications for Synergy at City Hall (Story ID: 120037)
    By Tiffany Collins Synergy Food Group is starting to accept applications for their new facility in Columbia. Interested parties can ... (click title to read more)

  48. Special event is Tuesday at Majestic Yachts property (Story ID: 119912)
    The City of Columbia welcomes the public to an economic development project announcement event with special guest Congressman James Comer and other of... (click title to read more)

  49. Letter: needing info on Russell County bypass (Story ID: 119510)
    Teresa Collins researched out to Columbia Magazine readers with a question she hopes to find information obout:"I live in Florida ... (click title to read more)

  50. CPD: Bowling Green woman arrested on drug charges (Story ID: 119460)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department received a reckless driver compla... (click title to read more)

  51. LCDHD COVID-19 booster doses available (Story ID: 119441)
    By Sam Price Lake Cumberland District Health Department The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is now offering COVID-19 Bo... (click title to read more)

  52. Reminder: US127 comment period ending soon (Story ID: 118566)
    By Amber Hale The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is reminding everyone that public input is needed to help evaluate potentia... (click title to read more)

  53. KTC inviting public input on US127 in Russell Springs (Story ID: 118226)
    Comment period continues through Sept. 14, 2021 By Amber Hale Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Ca... (click title to read more)

  54. ACSO: Columbia man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop (Story ID: 118141)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 11:03pmCT, Adair County Sheriff'... (click title to read more)

  55. Letter: 18 Wheelers Coming Through Town (Story ID: 117156)
    Joe Hare writes: Has anyone else wondered why so many semi's come through town instead of using the bypass? Well here could be ... (click title to read more)

  56. Haskiells selling Kozy Haven after eight years (Story ID: 117068)
    Kozy Haven Log Cabin Rentals is located just off Exit 49 in Columbia, KY, near the south end of the Veterans Memorial Bypass. It is a unique property ... (click title to read more)

  57. Mayor Pam Hoots reports to Columbia City Council (Story ID: 116710)
    At the May City Council meeting, the vote was unanimous to accept the million dollar grant which is the next step in securing the location for ... (click title to read more)

  58. American Legion Post 65 having a clothing drive (Story ID: 116088)
    American Legion Post #65 in Edmonton is currently running a clothing drive to benefit The Kentucky Veterans Brigade in Bowling Green. Donations can be... (click title to read more)

  59. Letter: Directional signs are needed around town (Story ID: 115969)
    Bobby Morrison, Chairman of Adair EDA, writes: Like what you are doing for truck routing - It would be nice to have directional ... (click title to read more)

  60. Letter: unless a delivery, use the Bypass (Story ID: 115948)
    James Roberts writes: I think the city council should contact the KY Transportation Cabinet and see what needs to be done to kee... (click title to read more)

  61. Wholesale Hardwood Interiors announces plans to rebuild (Story ID: 115602)
    Operation experienced near total loss following major fire in December. $7.1 million investment will create 100 full-time jobs By... (click title to read more)

  62. Re: Banning commercial vehicles downtown (Story ID: 115600)
    Kevin Knifley writes: A few years back I was forced off Lampton Lane due to a semi coming through the sharp curves. Vehicle... (click title to read more)

  63. Letter: Truck traffic through town (Story ID: 115584)
    Richard Raines writes: I know it would require assistance from the state highway department, but if we had signs with flashing l... (click title to read more)

  64. Letter: Banning commercial vehicles through downtown (Story ID: 115583)
    Marie Freeman writes: It needs to be posted all commercial vehicles have to take the bypass. Unless you have a bill of ladin... (click title to read more)

  65. Letter: Truck traffic though down town (Story ID: 115570)
    Joe Hare writes: I am not sure trucks can be banned from town, due to the roads being state highways that are regulated by F... (click title to read more)

  66. Letter: Agree with Billy Joe on the bypass issue (Story ID: 115563)
    Harry Furkins writes: Agree with Billy Joe on the bypass issue for Columbia. Even though the square has been widened since I... (click title to read more)

  67. Letter: Limit thru-traffic (Story ID: 115550)
    Billy Joe Fudge writes: There are things which befuddle me, many of which are because of my deficiency of mental acuity. Som... (click title to read more)

  68. US127 improvement study comment period ending soon (Story ID: 115201)
    By Amber Hale Somerset, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is reminding everyone that public input is needed to ... (click title to read more)

  69. Columbia City Council Feb 2021 meeting report (Story ID: 115099)
    A Resolution of Authority for a City of Columbia Economic Development Project, recruiting a company with 50 jobs immediately and projected growth to 3... (click title to read more)

  70. KYTC seeks input on US127 improvement study in Russell Co. (Story ID: 114773)
    By Amber Hale Somerset, KY - Public input is needed to help the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) identify transportatio... (click title to read more)

  71. December 28, 1977 Around Adair with Ed Waggener (Story ID: 114152)
    The article below first appeared in the December 28, 1977, issue of the Adair County news. Topics included Fairview Church Road, an update on the I... (click title to read more)

  72. WHI fire expected to continue burning for 48 hours (Story ID: 114108)
    Chief Taylor provides details about the massive fire, and thanks all the assisting agencies who provided manpower and equipment to battle the blaze... (click title to read more)

  73. Governor announces $395K grant to combat heavy vehicle use tax evasion (Story ID: 113977)
    By Chuck Wolfe Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear today announced the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and Kentucky Just... (click title to read more)

  74. KSP: Traffic stop leads to drug arrest (Story ID: 113000)
    By Tpr. Nick Hale On September 29, 2019, at approximately 10:55 AM, Trooper Dean Lunz was patrolling on the Columbia Bypass when he ... (click title to read more)

  75. CPD: Injury accident on the Bypass (Story ID: 112703)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a two-vehicle injury... (click title to read more)

  76. Day trip south - from Columbia down Hwy 61 (Story ID: 112596)
    By Linda Waggener When in the mood for a scenic drive, head south from the Columbia Public Square, the center of the universe, on Bu... (click title to read more)

  77. Tompkinsville Bypass Road in Monroe Co. opening soon (Story ID: 112555)
    New road creates a new north-south connection to KY 163 By Wes Watt The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) hel... (click title to read more)

  78. CPD: Injury accident on bypass (Story ID: 111767)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department responded to a two-vehicle injury... (click title to read more)

  79. Letter: Rainbow drive through (Story ID: 111674)
    Maury Lewis writes: When I came out of Walmart a couple of days ago it was pouring down rain. I got into my car and drove do... (click title to read more)

  80. A note if you travel to Monroe Co. regularly (Story ID: 111319)
    By Wes Watt Bowling Green, KY - A project to construct the permanent intersection of the new Tompkinsville Bypass and KY 163 ... (click title to read more)

  81. CPD: Two-vehicle collision Monday morning (Story ID: 111296)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police responded with Adair EMS to a two vehicle co... (click title to read more)

  82. ACSO: Mannsville man arrested after traffic stop on bypass (Story ID: 111102)
    By Sheriff Josh Brockman Adair County Sheriff's Office On June 8, 2020, the Adair County Sheriff's Office initiated a ... (click title to read more)

  83. ACSO: Traffic stop leads to heroin charges (Story ID: 110663)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, May 14, 2020, at at 2:09amCT, Adair County Sheriff... (click title to read more)

  84. Letter: Double wide on square (Story ID: 109112)
    Shannon Sexton writes: Would it not make sense to put up large "Truck Route" signs routing trucks onto the bypass instead of t... (click title to read more)

  85. CPD: Fatality accident on bypass (Story ID: 109003)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Saturday morning at approximately 7:34amCT, officers Anthony Dar... (click title to read more)

  86. CPD: Wanton endangerment call (Story ID: 108621)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department Columbia Police Department officers were dispatched to the Bridg... (click title to read more)

  87. Heartland Parkway receives $9.8M BUILD Grant (Story ID: 107258)
    John Chowning sent the following information from the announcement by Senator McConnell and Rep. Comer Washington, D.C. -... (click title to read more)

  88. City of Columbia roads, sidewalk work means slower driving (Story ID: 106997)
    By Tiffany Collins Several projects on roads, streets, and sidewalks will be occurring in Columbia over the coming weeks. ... (click title to read more)

  89. Commentary: Engine Brake Ordinance for Columbia (Story ID: 106892)
    By Joe & Della Hare 304 Jamestown St. As residents of Jamestown Street in Columbia, we have a noise issue that most stre... (click title to read more)

  90. How Big Windy got its name (Story ID: 106582)
    By Jeff Johnson My late grandfather, Noah "Jack " Scott, (1906-1998), told me the "Big Windy " location was on the straightaway ... (click title to read more)

  91. Septemer 16, 1977 Around Adair with Ed Waggener (Story ID: 106304)
    This article first appeared in the September 16, 1977 issue of the Daily Statesman. Topics included hedgeapples, an argument for a traffic light on... (click title to read more)

  92. CPD: Veterans Bypass Injury Collision at Greensburg Street (Story ID: 105983)
    By Officer Adam Cravens The Columbia Police department responded to an injury collision on the evening of Tuesday, September 3, 2019... (click title to read more)

  93. Governor's Office hires fourth attorney (Story ID: 105524)
    Governor Bevin continues an uprecedented reliance on hired legal counsel, bypassing the state's elected Attorney General, with whom he has clashed... (click title to read more)

  94. KYTC: Data-driven list of statewide transportation projects (Story ID: 104742)
    By Naitore Djigbenou Frankfort, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today released a data-driven list of projects... (click title to read more)

  95. Traffic impact report from District 3 (Story ID: 104607)
    By Wes Watt Some of the expected traffic impacts in District 3 for June 17 through June 21 are listed below. All work is subject to ... (click title to read more)

  96. ACSO: Two arrested on felony drug charges (Story ID: 104380)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office The first arrest came on Saturday, June 1, 2019, when deputies responded ... (click title to read more)

  97. Traffic impacts in Metcalfe and Monroe for Jun 3-7 (Story ID: 104338)
    By Wes Watt Metcalfe Co.: KY 163 Tompkinsville Road - Contractors will continue to work on a project to replace a bridge over... (click title to read more)

  98. Springfield woman accused of murder goes on trial Monday (Story ID: 103819)
    By Chris Cooper, News Democrat & Leader A Springfield woman accused of murdering a Logan County man will face a jury Monday, May 6 i... (click title to read more)

  99. ACSO: Adair man arrested on multiple charges (Story ID: 103356)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Friday, April 5, 2019, The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to... (click title to read more)

  100. Letter: Streetlights suggestion for the KTYC officials (Story ID: 103263)
    Larry Walker writes: Streetlights should be installed at both intersections of Hwy 61 and Hwy 55 on the Adair Veterans Bypass. ... (click title to read more)




 

































 
 
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