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  1. House on Dunnville Road a total loss (Photo ID: 100411)
    Multiple agencies assiste with the response to a house fire on Dunnville Road on Wednesday, including the Columbia - Adair County Fire Department,... (click photo title to read more)

  2. 7,8,9,10 Feese Family at Christmas in Knifley (Photo ID: 100363)
    Tina Meece shared this picture of 7,8,9,10 Feese Family singing at Christmas in Knifley. Pictured from left to right are Joe Feese, Connie Feese, ... (click photo title to read more)

  3. Sunset over Green River Lake (Photo ID: 100355)
    Driving to Columbia from Knifley is always filled with sweeping views of hills and hollows and the lake and this evening the drive offered a beaut... (click photo title to read more)

  4. Knifley Christmas event will be held Dec 9th (Photo ID: 100315)
    Saturday's Great Oaks Church parade entry had a special event poster on the side announcing, "Christmas in Knifley -- Live Nativity - Music - Food... (click photo title to read more)

  5. OCC 2023: Knifley Christian Church (Photo ID: 100181)
    Dropping off these wonderful boxes from the Knifley Christian Church is Jace Cole. National Collection Week for OCC is November 13-20, ... (click photo title to read more)

  6. Columbia Adair Utility District amount to improve water (Photo ID: 99784)
    Those on hand to accept Gov. Beshear's check for $1,148,257 to the Columbia Adair Utility District were, from left: Tim baker, Bridget Compton, Go... (click photo title to read more)

  7. Handing out gifts of Psalms and Proverbs (Photo ID: 99603)
    Kenny Bennett, at left, and Greg Eastham, both from Columbia, were busy handing out New Testament Psalms and Proverbs to folks passing by booths a... (click photo title to read more)

  8. Revisit Knifley 2023 - the race was on (Photo ID: 99570)
    Little ones enjoyed the races at Revisit Knifley Saturday.... (click photo title to read more)

  9. Revisit Knifley 2023 - EMS on hand (Photo ID: 99569)
    Everyone felt safer to have Adair Emergency Services close by at the Revisit Knifley Homecoming celebration Saturday. A good crowd took advantage ... (click photo title to read more)

  10. Jase Wethington in the Pedal Tractor Pull (Photo ID: 99556)
    Debbie writes, "Jase Wethington takes part in the kids pedal tractor pull at the Revisit Knifley Festival. Jase is the grandson of Randy and Melin... (click photo title to read more)

  11. Having fun at Revisit Knifley Festival (Photo ID: 99555)
    Debbie writes, "Amanda Tucker, Mr. Ebb Arnold, Kathy Tucker enjoying a visit at Revisit Knifley."... (click photo title to read more)

  12. Knifley Theater display at Revisit Knifley festival (Photo ID: 99554)
    Debbie writes, "Knifley once had a theater.. can you believe that? This is part of the historical display featured at the festival."... (click photo title to read more)

  13. Sunset over Knifley (Photo ID: 99153)
    Had to pull off the road and admire this sunset over the Knifley section of Adair County.... (click photo title to read more)

  14. ACHS library leadership changing (Photo ID: 98948)
    Adair County High School Librarian Jenny Myers, at right, is retiring as of June 30, 2023. She worked 27 years in the Adair County school system -... (click photo title to read more)

  15. Retired Teacher's Association elects officers for 23-24 (Photo ID: 98865)
    At the June meeting of the Adair County Retired Teacher's Association, members elected new officers for the 2023-2024 school year. Front row (L to... (click photo title to read more)

  16. Primary election 2023 - Wethington family (Photo ID: 98634)
    Adair County's Knifley Roley precinct totals were brought in by Beth and Jeremy Wethington with help from eight-year-old Ellie.... (click photo title to read more)

  17. Keepsakes from area history (Photo ID: 98044)
    Betty Shirley Knifley writes: "The story I've been told was that a set of this blue china was given to my Great grandmother, Miladean Hines Shirle... (click photo title to read more)

  18. New Blessing Box at Knifley Chapel (Photo ID: 97548)
    This new Blessing Box has been 'adopted' by Knifley Chapel Brethren in Christ, located at 6029 Elkhorn Road, Knifley KY. Ricky Roy, wit... (click photo title to read more)

  19. Dalton Weddle, Dunville, KY (Photo ID: 96619)
    18-year-old Dalton Weddle of Dunnville, KY lost his life in a one-vehicle accident Saturday on Knifley Road.... (click photo title to read more)

  20. Volunteers at TRH fall event (Photo ID: 96597)
    Trabue Russell House fall event volunteers Barry and Mary Anne Loy, at left, enjoyed a short break. The big black kettle in the foreground kept th... (click photo title to read more)

  21. Festival at Giles home in Knifley on Saturday, Oct 1 (Photo ID: 96396)
    It's going to be a perfect day for the annual Giles Society Arts and Crafts Festival today, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 380 Spout Springs Road i... (click photo title to read more)

  22. Downtown Knifley, KY (Photo ID: 96187)
    Hazel Chelf is pictured in front of her family's store in downtown Knifley, KY back before the downtown was taken for the Green River Lake. Part o... (click photo title to read more)

  23. Stephen Sanders honored at Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 96186)
    The Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival 2022 leaders will be meeting to plan next year. One volunteer who helped organize the annual event is ... (click photo title to read more)

  24. Shuttle Service at Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 96182)
    Jeff Jessie from Stotts, Phelps, McQueary funeral home is providing courtesy shuttle rides for patrons of the Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festi... (click photo title to read more)

  25. Jewel Brown, Marilyn Gabehart, and Betty Warren at RK (Photo ID: 96181)
    Sisters Jewel Brown, Marilyn Gabehart, Betty Warren enjoying the Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival. They are the daughters of the late Quint... (click photo title to read more)

  26. Revisit Knifley car show well-attended (Photo ID: 96180)
    The Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival is underway on Saturday, September 10, 2022. The Car Show at Crossroads was well-attended, with nearly... (click photo title to read more)

  27. Help this fox hound find his home (Photo ID: 95965)
    Janet writes, "This fox hound has been searching for its way home, stopping by different houses on Hwy 551, Knifley Road about 3 miles out. It's c... (click photo title to read more)

  28. Flag the Red Baby - 1923 Farm Delivery Service (Photo ID: 95305)
    JIM writes, "This ad ran in the Adair County News from May 1922 to May 1923 and records one of the first -- and possibly the fi... (click photo title to read more)

  29. Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley recognized for service (Photo ID: 95108)
    Standing (far left to right) are Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley (along with other Area Homemaker Council members), who were recognized for their ... (click photo title to read more)

  30. Sharon Harris and Betty Knifley at homemakers meeting (Photo ID: 95106)
    Sharon Harris (in mask in center and Betty Knifley, next right) are pictured in the mod podge flower pots session at the Area Extension Homemakers... (click photo title to read more)

  31. CAUD awarded $705K for water improvement project (Photo ID: 94301)
    The Columbia Adair Utilities District received a check in the amount of $705,214 to improve water volume and pressure in the Knifley area, during ... (click photo title to read more)

  32. Governor presents checks for $852K for Adair improvements (Photo ID: 94297)
    Adair County officials received a check for $147,600 to resurface portions of Richard Hollow Road, and the Columbia Adair Utilities District recei... (click photo title to read more)

  33. Mt. Tussell School Group, circa 1911 (Photo ID: 93898)
    Mike Watson shares this newspaper clipping of the Mt. Tussell School Group, from around 1911. The original cutline with the photo read... (click photo title to read more)

  34. Christmas in Knifley 2021 - at the old school (Photo ID: 93814)
    Christmas in Knifley found these folks together at the old Knifley School in northern Adair County. From left are Nathan Rhodes, Elisha Rhodes, Sh... (click photo title to read more)

  35. Christmas in Knifley 2021 - Anna (Photo ID: 93813)
    Anna Beard performed at the annual 2021 Christmas in Knifley celebration held this month at the old Knifley School in northern Adair County.... (click photo title to read more)

  36. Christmas in Knifley 2021 (Photo ID: 93812)
    Rhonda and Leah Greer with The Mount Ministry participated in the annual Christmas in Knifley celebration this year.... (click photo title to read more)

  37. Christmas parade 2021 - Great Oaks Ministries (Photo ID: 93636)
    The nativity scene was the theme of the parade entry from Great Oaks Ministries in the Roley/Knifley areas of Adair County. In this group are Emma... (click photo title to read more)

  38. Christmas parade 2021 - last minute work (Photo ID: 93634)
    Pastor Troy Long's flock from Knifley worked tirelessly until the last minutes before the parade started Saturday. The children portraying Mary an... (click photo title to read more)

  39. Angel Tree at Egypt Christian Church (Photo ID: 93542)
    The children of Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley Road, are pictured along with their Youth Pastor, Will Rich, with gifts for the Angel Tree Pr... (click photo title to read more)

  40. Sandra Watts and Betty Knifley make holiday wreaths (Photo ID: 93513)
    Betty Knifley, coordinator of the Holiday Wreath Making class, assists Sandra Watts in fastening the natural greenery to the wire ring. ... (click photo title to read more)

  41. Holiday Wreath Making Class at Extension Office (Photo ID: 93512)
    Sharon Harris, Pam Shearer, and Aline Babin begin to assemble fresh greenery for their holiday wreath at the Adair Co. Extension Office. ... (click photo title to read more)

  42. OCC: Knifley Christian church (Photo ID: 93359)
    The Knifley Christian Church was the first church in Adair County to drop off boxes during this year's Operation Christmas Child shoe box drive. ... (click photo title to read more)

  43. Voting today at Knifley Area VFD (Photo ID: 93205)
    Polls are open from 6amCT to 6pmCT at five locations around town for the November 2021 Special Election to fill the State Representative seat for ... (click photo title to read more)

  44. Voting underway at Trinity United Methodist Church (Photo ID: 93203)
    Polls are open from 6amCT to 6pmCT at five locations around town for the November 2021 Special Election to fill the State Representative seat for ... (click photo title to read more)

  45. Polls are open at Jim Blair Center (Photo ID: 93196)
    Polls are open from 6amCT to 6pmCT at five locations around town for the November 2021 Special Election to fill the State Representative seat for ... (click photo title to read more)

  46. Getting the popcorn ready (Photo ID: 92999)
    Betty Knifley getting the popcorn ready for folks who drive by the Extension Office for the Homemakers Membership Drive.... (click photo title to read more)

  47. Travel: Tybee Island (Photo ID: 91678)
    Photographer Lisa Eastridge Ferguson shared this artful view recently of the Atlantic framed by the pier in Tybee Island, Georgia. She reported th... (click photo title to read more)

  48. Flooding in Knifley, KY (Photo ID: 90688)
    Sunday, February 28, 2021 in north eastern Adair County - by the Knifley Fire Department.... (click photo title to read more)

  49. Water ponding on roadways (Photo ID: 90681)
    Water was ponding on Knifley Road paralleling Butler Branch around 5pmCT Sunday, February 28, 2021.... (click photo title to read more)

  50. Congratulations to Robert Montgomery (Photo ID: 90212)
    Mayor Pam Hoots asks everyone to join in congratulating Robert Montgomery on his recent retirement from the City of Columbia Sanitation Department... (click photo title to read more)

  51. Missing Dog (Photo ID: 89887)
    Missing dog from the Roley/Knifley area. Labrador Retriever named Ox. Wearing a silver/metallic collar. Very friendly and the family (especially t... (click photo title to read more)

  52. Homemakers membership drive 2020 (Photo ID: 89398)
    Everyone who joined the Adair County Extension Homemakers last week through Saturday received a "goodie bag" which included gifts donated by UK ... (click photo title to read more)

  53. School and churches working together (Photo ID: 89021)
    School busses go out to churches like Jones Chapel UMC and other locations to make sure every child get food and has a wife spot for homework Mond... (click photo title to read more)

  54. Internet access available at Egypt Christian and other churches (Photo ID: 88854)
    Youth Pastor Will Rich sent news that Egypt Christian Church provide Internet access free of charge for students in Adair County who do not have a... (click photo title to read more)

  55. The Poke Sallet King of Adair County (Photo ID: 87745)
    Johnny Giles of Knifley is the biggest shipper of fresh poke in Adair County, it is generally believed. Giles trucks approximately 150 bushels of ... (click photo title to read more)

  56. Tornado warned area in Northernmost Adair (Photo ID: 87184)
    Mike writes, "Adair County Outdoor Warning Sirens were activated in Knifley and Pellyton as the 7pm tornado warned area was in the Northernmost p... (click photo title to read more)

  57. Geneva Louise Knifley Spires, 91, Columbia, KY (1928-2020) (Photo ID: 87012)
    ... (click photo title to read more)

  58. Beta Club from CHS heading to national competition (Photo ID: 86755)
    Campbellsville High School Beta Club members recently competed at the Kentucky Beta Convention and have now advanced to nationals. From left, fron... (click photo title to read more)

  59. Knifley Road from Holmes Bend Road (Photo ID: 86492)
    Tommy writes, "Through all the years during the winter months I've made this trip only to find out today that I could see Plum Point Bridge from... (click photo title to read more)

  60. Roger Thurman voted Fireman of the Year (Photo ID: 86271)
    The Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department held its Christmas Dinner on Tuesday night, December 17, 2019, and Roger Thurman was voted as Fireman o... (click photo title to read more)

  61. Great Oaks Ministries float won 2019 Third Place (Photo ID: 86161)
    The float winning Third Place in Saturday's parade was the Great Oaks Ministries Christmas in Knifley entry.... (click photo title to read more)

  62. OCC 2019: Knifley Christian made first drop-off (Photo ID: 85935)
    The Knifley Christian Church made the first drop off of the 2019 National Collection Week at the Wheet Fellowship Hall. Pictured are Jace Cole, Ta... (click photo title to read more)

  63. Logging accident in Neatsville requires air transport to UK (Photo ID: 85584)
    A logging accident in the Neatsville community of Adair County required air evacuation of one man to the UK hospital. A landing zone was establish... (click photo title to read more)

  64. Local writer LouAnn Russell is author of two books (Photo ID: 85534)
    LouAnn Russell, a Plum Point and Knifley native who resides in Columbia now, was among the local published authors at both the Janice Holt and Hen... (click photo title to read more)

  65. Giles Festival held in Knifley 5 Oct 2019 (Photo ID: 85421)
    The annual Janice Holt and Henry Giles Festival was held at the log cabin in perfect October weather last weekend. Dr. Lynwood Montell, seated at ... (click photo title to read more)

  66. Monitoring the TC Pipeline (Photo ID: 85336)
    TC Energy representatives are actively monitoring the Trans Canada Energy (Columbia Gulf) pipeline in the Knifley area after reports in late Septe... (click photo title to read more)

  67. Declaration of Extension Homemakers Week, Oct 13-19, 2019 (Photo ID: 85313)
    County Judge-Executive Gale Cowan and Mayor Pam Hoots sign a proclamation declaring October 13-19, 2019, as Extension Homemakers Week in Adair Cou... (click photo title to read more)

  68. Lunch is next at Rosenwald (Photo ID: 85176)
    Band of Brothers member Don Knifley was arriving with a contribution to lunch time of pinto beans and cornbread as this photo was made at the Rose... (click photo title to read more)

  69. Kentucky Monthly features Joe Spires and the Giles cabin (Photo ID: 85059)
    Adair County’s Joe Spires is featured in the September issue of Kentucky Monthly magazine. He proudly shared the article at the Revisit Knifley fe... (click photo title to read more)

  70. Festival decorations remind us fall is near (Photo ID: 85035)
    Last weekend's festivals at Revisit Knifley and at the Homeplace on Green River kicked off a season of warm decorations, harvest, homecoming, and... (click photo title to read more)

  71. Revisit Knifley Little Miss Preteen (Photo ID: 85028)
    Annabelle Sidebottom won Princess at the Revisit Knifley "Little Miss Preteen" pageant. Annabelle is the daughter of Travis and Lydia Sidebottom... (click photo title to read more)

  72. Randall and Judy Burton at Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 85027)
    Judy Burton had a special connection to the Revisit Knifley festival, she is a graduate of Knifley School where the food was being served and was... (click photo title to read more)

  73. Miss Teen Revisit Knifley is Beth Cowan (Photo ID: 85023)
    Beth Ann Cowan was voted Miss Teen Revisit Knifley at the festival Saturday, September 7, 2019. She is 14 and a freshman at Adair County High Scho... (click photo title to read more)

  74. 2019 Ms Preteen at Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 85020)
    Abby Grace Maulden, right, 10 year old 5th grader at ACES, won the 2019 Ms. Preteen pageant at the Revisit Knifley festival. Abby is the daughter ... (click photo title to read more)

  75. Gospel Singing at Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 85011)
    The Gospel Singing drew a large crowd at the Revisit Knifley festival this weekend.... (click photo title to read more)

  76. Franklin children at Revisit Knifley festival (Photo ID: 85007)
    The Franklin family attended Revisit Knifley and these expressions pretty much tell their story -- checking out everything going on at a festival ... (click photo title to read more)

  77. Blooming Chapel Church raising money for youth programs (Photo ID: 85003)
    You'll find these folks in the Bloomington Chapel Church booth at Revisit Knifley today, Saturday, September 7, 2019 selling baked goods and more... (click photo title to read more)

  78. Evelyn and Sue checking out Revisit Knifley (Photo ID: 85002)
    Evelyn Phelps, left, and her daughter Sue were among us Friday evening Revisit Knifley visitors, getting a glimpse of what would be going on all d... (click photo title to read more)

  79. Nathaniel Cravens among early Revisit Knifley visitors (Photo ID: 85001)
    The Revisit Knifley festival set up Friday night and among the early visitors was three-year-old (almost four) Nathaniel Cravens who enjoyed havin... (click photo title to read more)

  80. Scenic Adair County: Knifley Sunset (Photo ID: 84997)
    The sun is setting over Revisit Knifley as the gospel singing begins under the tent on this pleasant 87 degree summer evening.... (click photo title to read more)

  81. Joe Spires, 98, at Knifley dinner (Photo ID: 84995)
    Mr. Joe Spires, standing, chatted with Knifley acquaintances in the old Knifley School where fish dinners were the most popular items on the menu ... (click photo title to read more)

  82. Epicurean Kentuckian: Fried Fish (Photo ID: 84994)
    Fish dinner is underway at the fish fry at the Revisit Knifley festival, and the singing is about to begin. Activities will pick up again first th... (click photo title to read more)

  83. Cat and Mouse on the rocks (Photo ID: 84928)
    The Adair County Arts Council is hosting an exhibit of works by local artists, now underway in the Lucretia C. Begley Gallery in the Slider Humani... (click photo title to read more)

  84. Lots of ribbons for tractor project (Photo ID: 84778)
    The 1958 Farmall Cub that the Adair County FFA Chapter restored for Don and Betty Knifley is now adorned with ribbons at the Kentucky State Fair. ... (click photo title to read more)

  85. FFA restored 1958 Farmall Cub tractor, taking it to State Fair (Photo ID: 84758)
    The Adair County FFA Chapter restored this 1958 Farmall Cub tractor for Don and Betty Knifley of Columbia and will have it on display at the Kentu... (click photo title to read more)

  86. James Edwin Shirley's 1958 Farmall Cub tractor - before FFA (Photo ID: 84757)
    Don and Betty Knifley entrusted her late father James Edwin Shirley's 1958 Farmall Cub tractor to the Adair County FFA Chapter for restoration. I... (click photo title to read more)

  87. Scenic Adair Co: Plum Point Baptist Church (Photo ID: 84209)
    Plum Point Baptist Church, located at 6107 Knifley RD between Egypt and the Green River Lake Bridge. PBC is gearing up for Vacation Bible School, ... (click photo title to read more)

  88. Ad: Join us Sunday for celebration of the children and for lunch (Photo ID: 83997)
    Everyone is welcome Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Egypt Christian Church for this special children's service. Will Rich, Youth Minister, will ha... (click photo title to read more)

  89. Mitzi sends keepsake of Winfrey Beard and Ralph Corbin (Photo ID: 83385)
    Mitzi Bault has been enjoying going through family keepsakes over the winter - especially from her Chelf family from the Knifley area. She shares ... (click photo title to read more)

  90. Mitzi Bault: visiting Old Knifley photos, finding Uncle Marshall (Photo ID: 82810)
    Mitzi writes, "This is my Great Uncle Marshall Chelf standing on the back porch of my Great Grandfather L.R. Chelf’s store. Others called the old... (click photo title to read more)

  91. Daffodil Watch 2019: eye catching in sun and wind (Photo ID: 82798)
    Daffodils have had a hard time getting started so far in 2019, snow one weekend then flooding the next. When the clouds finally parted and winds p... (click photo title to read more)

  92. Mitzi Bault: citizens of Old Knifley, KY (Photo ID: 82664)
    Mitzi Bault writes, "It is giving me such fun discovering the keepsakes from My Aunt Stella. This clipping shows, in no particular order, Knifley... (click photo title to read more)

  93. Old Knifley - Cotton Durham and Marshall Chelf (Photo ID: 82539)
    It says Cotton Durham and Marshall Chelf on the backside. I doesn’t look like Cotton as I remember him so we call on his son, attorney Hunter Durh... (click photo title to read more)

  94. Old Knifley - comparing the cost of living in 1897 (Photo ID: 82521)
    This account book from my Great Grandfather's Knifley store dates to 1897. You could buy a pair of bib overalls for 68 cents, six yards of cotton... (click photo title to read more)

  95. New Knifley includes Wildlife Management Area (Photo ID: 82502)
    Thanks to Mitzi Bault, we've been learning Old Knifley, KY history - how the town was before the lake took the town and families had to relocate.... (click photo title to read more)

  96. Mystery photo from Old Knifley collection (Photo ID: 82491)
    Mitzi writes, "I found this picture and have looked and looked but can find nothing else to match this setting that is part of the Old Knifley co... (click photo title to read more)

  97. Old Knifley - sister and brother Stella and Marshall Chelf (Photo ID: 82456)
    Stella, at left, the collector and family librarian who allowed for her great niece to know the family better, and Marshall, at right, who gave ex... (click photo title to read more)

  98. Business promotion in Knifley in the 1920s (Photo ID: 82446)
    Mitzi writes, "My Great Grandfather L.R. Chelf, had a store in Knifley, KY. My Great Grandfather's store gave away little promotional items to c... (click photo title to read more)

  99. Electrical Safety training for Firemen (Photo ID: 82405)
    Members of Columbia-Adair County Fire Department, Knifley Fire Department, and Breeding Fire Department received special safety training last Wedn... (click photo title to read more)

  100. Hilda Legg with Adair officials Cowan and Hoots (Photo ID: 82014)
    Adair County Judge Executive Elect Gale Cowan, right, and Columbia Mayor Elect Pamela Hoots at left, attended a session on Kentucky Opportunity Zo... (click photo title to read more)

 Most recent STORIES matching your search for 'Knifley '...
  1. Thomas Ray Harrison, 75, Adair Co., KY native (1948-2024) (Story ID: 131196)
    Thomas Ray Harrison of Campbellsville, the son of the late Hancil Hugh and Ivadean (Lee) Harrison, was born October 15, 1948 in Adair County, in the K... (click title to read more)

  2. Easter Sunday at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 131008)
    From Willie M Feese Jr Egypt Christian Church welcomes you to the following on Easter Sunday: Continental Breakfast at 8:30amCT, Sun... (click title to read more)

  3. Joe Donald Dickson, 62, Knifley, KY (1961-2024) (Story ID: 130974)
    Joe Donald Dickson of Knifley passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at his residence. He was 62 years old. Graveside services will be he... (click title to read more)

  4. Lindsey Family coming to Egypt on Mar 3 (Story ID: 130707)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church is proud to announce that The Lindsey Family will be in concert at 6:30pmCT on Sund... (click title to read more)

  5. Charles Watkins Shields, Jr, 83, Taylor County, KY (Story ID: 130646)
    Charles Watkins Shields, Jr. of Campbellsville, Kentucky, son of the late Charles W. Shields, Sr. and Nancy Fry, was born on August 8, 1940. He depart... (click title to read more)

  6. Charles T. May, 74, Knifley, KY (1949-2024) (Story ID: 130563)
    Charles Thomas May of Knifley passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his residence. He was 74 years old. Funeral services will be hel... (click title to read more)

  7. Sunday at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 130384)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Everyone is invited to Egypt Christian Church on January 28, 2024. A Continental Breakfast will be served ... (click title to read more)

  8. Sunday School Launch 2024 at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 130026)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church's Sunday School Launch 2024 will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024, with a countr... (click title to read more)

  9. CACFD: Dunnville Road house fire (Story ID: 129932)
    From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia Adair County Fire Department The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched at ... (click title to read more)

  10. Knifley Road reopened to through traffic (Story ID: 129736)
    Adair County, KY Hwy 551 has reopened to through traffic as of Friday according to folks living on and driving that route along with the word from Dis... (click title to read more)

  11. Boil Water Advisory lifted (Story ID: 129561)
    From Columbia Adair Utilities District November 15, 2023 As of 11:25amCT on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the Boil Water... (click title to read more)

  12. Boil Water Advisory issued for North Adair Co. (Story ID: 129543)
    Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia Adair Utilities... (click title to read more)

  13. CACFD provides mutual aid for Knifley fire (Story ID: 129484)
    From Grant Loy, PIO Columbia - Adair County Fire Department The Columbia - Adair County Fire Department was dispatched a... (click title to read more)

  14. David Wethington, 29, Casey County, KY (1994-2023) (Story ID: 129469)
    David Allen Wethington, of Liberty, KY, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was 29 years old. He was born January 25, 1994, in Tayl... (click title to read more)

  15. ALL-4-HIM in concert at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 129398)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. ALL-4-HIM, a popular Russell County band, will be appearing at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT on Sunda... (click title to read more)

  16. Fall Festival at Egypt Christian Church this Saturday (Story ID: 129312)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will hold a Fall Festival beginning at 5pmCT on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Feature... (click title to read more)

  17. Betty Jean (French) Wilson, 78, Knifley, KY (1944-2023) (Story ID: 129138)
    Mrs. Betty Jean (French) Wilson of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Taylor Regional Hospital. Born in Knifley... (click title to read more)

  18. ACSO: Motorcycle collision in Knifley community (Story ID: 129102)
    By Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Tuessday, October 10, 2023, at 10:49, Adair County 911 receiv... (click title to read more)

  19. Roy Columbus (R.C.) Gabehart, 75, Knifley, KY (1948-2023) (Story ID: 128799)
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  20. Homecoming at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 128727)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Homecoming at Egypt Christian Church will be start at 10amCT on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Special guests... (click title to read more)

  21. Revisit Knifley Festival and Homecoming schedule (Story ID: 128704)
    From Debbie Cowan The Revisit Knifley Festival and Homecoming is set for this Saturday, September 9, 2023, in the Knifley Valley. Al... (click title to read more)

  22. In Honor of Revisit Knifley 2023 (Story ID: 128692)
    See also: History of Knifley Community and Knifley's schools By Mike Watson ... (click title to read more)

  23. Knifley Grade Center: memories from Principal Reed (Story ID: 128666)
    By Alan W. Reed, Supt. (Ret.) I was principal at Knifley Grade Center seven years. Our students, from proud and supportive rural fam... (click title to read more)

  24. Knifley homecoming and festival is Sept. 9th (Story ID: 128644)
    From Debbie Cowan, Revisit Knifley Committee The Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival is coming up this Saturday, September 9, ... (click title to read more)

  25. Casey Creek Lodge to celebrate 150th Anniversary (Story ID: 128467)
    Casey Creek Lodge #536 will hold a 150th Anniversary celebration on Saturday August 26, 2023 at 14730 Knifley Road, Columbia. The meal wi... (click title to read more)

  26. Gold City to sing at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 128427)
    There will be a live concert featuring Gold City at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT on Monday, August 28, 2023. Everyone is invited. Egy... (click title to read more)

  27. Larry D. Luttrell, 77, Knifley, KY (1946-2023) (Story ID: 128257)
    Larry D. Luttrell of Knifley died on Friday, July 28, 2023 at Bluegrass Hospice Care Center at UK Health Care in Lexington. He was 77 years old.... (click title to read more)

  28. Revisit Knifley Festival seeking vendors (Story ID: 128148)
    From Debbie Cowan The Revisit Knifley Festival and Homecoming will be held Saturday, September 9th, 2023 in the Knifley community of... (click title to read more)

  29. Two Boil Water Advisories lifted (Story ID: 128134)
    From Columbia/Adair Utilities District July 19, 2023 As of 8:30amCT on July 19, 2023, the Boil Water Advisory for custom... (click title to read more)

  30. Multiple Boil Water Advisories issued (Story ID: 128108)
    Update: Two Boil Water Advisories lifted From Columbia/Adair Uti... (click title to read more)

  31. CPD: HIDTA investigation leads to trafficking conviction (Story ID: 128072)
    By Officer Adam Cravens, PIO Columbia Police Department A two day jury trial in Adair Circuit Court concluded this week ... (click title to read more)

  32. Vacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church starts July 12 (Story ID: 128036)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will hold Vacation Bible School from 6pmCT to 8pmCT nightly on July 12-15, 2023. The Cl... (click title to read more)

  33. Jenny Myers retiring from ACHS Library (Story ID: 127837)
    Adair County High School Library Media Specialist Jenny Myers is retiring as of June 30, 2023. She was called a "world-class librarian" by Barry Dun... (click title to read more)

  34. Adair County Retired Teacher's Association meeting (Story ID: 127720)
    From Kim Goodin At this month's Adair County Retired Teacher's Association meeting on June 10, 2023, members elected new officers ... (click title to read more)

  35. Family Fun Night at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 127692)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Come to Egypt Christian Church at 5:45pmCT on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, for an evening of summer celebrati... (click title to read more)

  36. Vacation Bible School at Knifley Chapel (Story ID: 127539)
    From Stephanie Shirley Knifley Chapel will be hosting Vacation Bible School May 30 through June 2, 2023. Bring your kids, ages 2 and... (click title to read more)

  37. 70 from Adair earn academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College (Story ID: 127356)
    Seventy-one Adair county residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2023 Spring semester. Stephanie Blackwoo... (click title to read more)

  38. Christie Chapel Fish Fry on Saturday (Story ID: 127268)
    From Beth Wethington Christie Chapel will hold a Fish Fry from 5pmET until 8pmET on Saturday, May 6, 2023. All You Can Eat Meal incl... (click title to read more)

  39. Singing at Mt. Zion Church of God on Sunday (Story ID: 127187)
    From Kim Knifley Paul Martinez Jr & Family will be singing during the 11amET service on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Mt. Zion Church ... (click title to read more)

  40. Esther Tucker, 85, Knifley, KY (1937-2023) (Story ID: 126873)
    Esther Leora (Perkins) Tucker of Knifley passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was 85 years old. ... (click title to read more)

  41. Chuck Wagon Gang coming to Egypt on Friday April 21 (Story ID: 126869)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia is proud to announce that the World-Famous Gospel Group TH... (click title to read more)

  42. Resurrection Sunday schedule at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 126831)
    From W. M, Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church invites you to worship on Sunday, April 9, 2023: 8:30amCT: Breakfast... (click title to read more)

  43. Revisit Knifley Easter Egg Hunt planned for April 8 (Story ID: 126713)
    From Debbie Cowan There will be an Easter Egg hunt at the Campbellsville Emmaus Camp at 1pmCT on Saturday April 8, 2023. There will ... (click title to read more)

  44. Genealogy is fascinating, get involved (Story ID: 126574)
    By Billy J. Hagy I've traced back from the beginning of our school at Knifley Grade Center which began for me and our class in 1962... (click title to read more)

  45. William L. (Bill) Humphress, 84, Knifley, KY (1938-2023) (Story ID: 126508)
    William "Bill" Lowell Humphress of Knifley departed this life Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at UK Healthcare in Lexington. He was 84 years old. ... (click title to read more)

  46. Pre-Easter Services at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 126479)
    From W. M, Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church invites you to worship each Sunday at 10amCT, where Pastor Paul Patton and Dr. Joel Pat... (click title to read more)

  47. Boil Water Advisory lifted (Story ID: 126426)
    From Columbia/Adair Utilities District March 7, 2023 As of 11:55amCT on March 7, 2023 the Boil Water Advisory for custom... (click title to read more)

  48. Boil Water Advisory issued (Story ID: 126409)
    Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted From Columbia/Adair Utilities... (click title to read more)

  49. Sunday morning breakfast at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 126258)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Men of the church are preparing a country breakfast to be served starting at 8:30amCT on Sunday, February... (click title to read more)

  50. Joyce Walker, 79, Knifley, KY (1943-2023) (Story ID: 126161)
    Joyce Walker of Knifley departed this life Tuesday, February 14, 2023 in Louisville at the Norton Hosparus Inpatient Center. She was 79 years old.... (click title to read more)

  51. Norene Feese, 83, Knifley, KY (1939-2023) (Story ID: 126097)
    Norene Willis Feese of Knifley passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. She was 83 years old. ... (click title to read more)

  52. Gospel Singing at Christie Chapel on Sunday (Story ID: 125877)
    From Brandon Hovious Savannah Bell will be singing at Christie Chapel Church at 5pmCT/6pmET on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Everyone We... (click title to read more)

  53. New Blessing Boxes placed in Adair County (Story ID: 125755)
    From Heather Dudley/Bradley Stephens The Salvation Army, Columbia Unit, meets throughout the year to identify and discuss needs in t... (click title to read more)

  54. 71 Adair Co. residents earn academic honors at LWC (Story ID: 125557)
    Seventy-one Adair county residents have received academic honors at Lindsey Wilson College for the 2022 Fall semester. Emery Bosela, Maggie... (click title to read more)

  55. Selinda (Cindy) Holt, 64, Casey County, KY (1958-2023) (Story ID: 125555)
    Selinda "Cindy" Holt, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home. She was 64. Born on March 16, 1958, in Vaughn, West... (click title to read more)

  56. Boil Water Advisory lifted in N. Adair Co. (Story ID: 125484)
    From Columbia/Adair Utilities District December 31, 2022 As of 8:29 a.m. on December 31, 2022 the boil water advisory fo... (click title to read more)

  57. Boil Water Advisory issued in Northern Adair Co. (Story ID: 125459)
    Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted in N. Adair Co. From Columb... (click title to read more)

  58. Michael Foster, 28, Knifley, KY (1994-2022) (Story ID: 125426)
    Michael Foster of the Knifley community died on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at his home. He was 28 years old. The family has chosen cremation... (click title to read more)

  59. Christmas Day Service at Egypt CC (Story ID: 125355)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will be having Worship Service at 10amCT on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25, 202... (click title to read more)

  60. Children of Egypt Christian Church Christmas Program (Story ID: 125306)
    From Willie M. Feese, Jr. The Children of Egypt Christian Church will present their Christmas program 'Journey to the Stable' at 6... (click title to read more)

  61. Christmas Play at Christie Chapel Church (Story ID: 125294)
    From Brandon Hovious We would like to invite everyone to our Christmas Play at Christie Chapel Church at 4pmCT/5pmET on Sunday, Dece... (click title to read more)

  62. Joe Marsh, 90, Knifley, KY (1932-2022) (Story ID: 125208)
    Joe Arnett Marsh of Knifley passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022 in Campbellsville, KY. He was 90 years old. The family has chosen cr... (click title to read more)

  63. Shera Sanders, 64, Casey Creek, KY (1958-2022) (Story ID: 125181)
    Shera Jean Sanders of Casey Creek died on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Taylor Regional Hospital Emergency Room in Campbellsville. She was 64 years old... (click title to read more)

  64. Christmas in Knifley is Dec 10 (Story ID: 125173)
    From Beth Wethington Christmas in Knifley will be held starting at 6pmCT this Saturday, December 10, 2022, on the old Knifley School... (click title to read more)

  65. Special events reminders from Mayor Hoots (Story ID: 125149)
    By Mayor Pam Hoots Another busy week of special events is happening in Columbia. Here are a few of them: The Christmas in... (click title to read more)

  66. Election Day Tuesday November 8, 2022 (Story ID: 124731)
    If you have not voted by November 8, 2022, you must vote at your precinct of record, except in case of medical emergency. All precincts will be open f... (click title to read more)

  67. ACSO: Adair man flown to UL after collision (Story ID: 124691)
    From Sheriff Josh BrockmanAdair County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 3:12pm, Adair County 911 recei... (click title to read more)

  68. Sunday Speaker at Mt. Zion Church of God (Story ID: 124622)
    From Kim Knifley On Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 10amCT/11amET, David Konstantopoulos will be at Mt. Zion Church of God, sharing hi... (click title to read more)

  69. Fall Festival at Egypt Christian Church Sat. Oct. 22 (Story ID: 124471)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will be having their Annual Fall Festival starting at 4pmCT this Saturday, October 22, ... (click title to read more)

  70. Gold City Quartet coming to Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 124336)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. One of Southern Gospel's premier quartets is coming to Egypt Christian Church this Thursday, October 13, 2022... (click title to read more)

  71. Giles Festival in Knifley is Saturday, October 1, 2022 (Story ID: 124219)
    It's going to be a perfect day for the annual Giles Society Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 380 Spout Springs Road in Knifley, ... (click title to read more)

  72. Get Back in the Game at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 124121)
    From W.M.Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church is hosting their "Get Back in the Game" Sunday School event this Sunday, September 25, ... (click title to read more)

  73. Helen Louise Butler, 76, Columbia, KY (1946-2022) (Story ID: 124023)
    Helen Louise (Humphress) Butler of Columbia died on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room. She was 76 years old. ... (click title to read more)

  74. Jason McClintock, 42, Knifley, KY (1980-2022) (Story ID: 124003)
    Jason McClintock of Knifley died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 in Knifley. He was 42 years old. The funeral service will be held at 1pmCT ... (click title to read more)

  75. Huge weekend for local events (Story ID: 123902)
    It's going to be a huge weekend for area events, with two big festivals kicking off early on Saturday, September 10, 2022, plus a Women's Conference, ... (click title to read more)

  76. Schedule for Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival (Story ID: 123855)
    From Debbie Cowan The Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival is coming up this weekend, Saturday, September 10, 2022. The event tak... (click title to read more)

  77. Sept. 18 Homecoming at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 123826)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Homecoming is a very special time each year at Egypt Christian Church, so mark your calendars now and make pla... (click title to read more)

  78. Revisit Knifley Homecoming and Festival is set for September 10 (Story ID: 123567)
    By Debbie Cowan After a two year absence, Revisit Knifley is returning! The festival and homecoming, held in the Knifley community o... (click title to read more)

  79. Cross Roads Quartet coming to Egypt CC on Sunday (Story ID: 123485)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Crossroads Quartet will sing at Egypt Christian Church at 6:30pmCT on Sunday night, August 7, 2022. Come enjoy... (click title to read more)

  80. Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief (Story ID: 123429)
    From W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will be accepting bottled water, cleaning supplies and non-perishable food items for re... (click title to read more)

  81. Vacation Bible School at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 123221)
    Egypt Christian Church will have Vacation Bible School from Wednesday, July 27, through July 30, 2022, from 6pmCT until 8pmCT nightly. The theme this ... (click title to read more)

  82. Howard Wayne Eastridge, 83, Knifley, KY (1939-2022) (Story ID: 123198)
    Howard Wayne Eastridge of Knifley died on Monday, July 11, 2022, from an extended illness. He was 83 years old. The funeral will be held at... (click title to read more)

  83. Nancy Dixon, 94, Knifley, KY (1928-2022) (Story ID: 123175)
    Nancy Dixon of Knifley passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 in Campbellsville. She was 94 years old. The funeral service will be held at ... (click title to read more)

  84. Extravaganza Summer Celebration at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 123168)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will be having a huge summer celebration at 5:45pmCT on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. We are ... (click title to read more)

  85. His Heart Quartet in concert at Egypt CC (Story ID: 122691)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. In November of 2010, God brought four central Kentucky men together to form a new male quartet called His Heart.... (click title to read more)

  86. Healthy Baby Workshops in June (Story ID: 122640)
    All pregnant and up to 2 months postpartum moms--as well as their significant others-are invited to attend any of three 2-Hour Healthy Baby Workshops ... (click title to read more)

  87. Boil Water Advisory lifted (Story ID: 122493)
    From Columbia Adair Utilities District May 17, 2022 As of 11amCT on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 the Boil Water Advisory for cu... (click title to read more)

  88. Election Day, Tuesday May 17, 2022 (Story ID: 122484)
    If you have not voted yet, you must vote at your precinct of record. All precincts will be open from 6amCT to 6pmCT today. Click here for ... (click title to read more)

  89. Breakfast Fundraiser for Knifley Chapel Youth (Story ID: 122438)
    By Stephanie Shirley The Ignite Youth Group at Knifley Chapel invites you to their Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday May 14, 2022, fr... (click title to read more)

  90. Nolan Lee Cole, 70, Columbia, KY (1951-2022) (Story ID: 122250)
    Nolan Lee Cole of Columbia passed away on April 28, 2022 at his home. He was 70 years old. The funeral services for Mr. Nolan Cole will be ... (click title to read more)

  91. Traveling On at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 122110)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. The Traveling On Group at Egypt Christian Church will meet at 11amCT on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at the church, ... (click title to read more)

  92. Egypt Christian Church Extravaganza (Story ID: 122052)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. The monthly Extravaganza is tonight, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley Road, Co... (click title to read more)

  93. Easter Egg Hunt in Knifley on April 16 (Story ID: 121988)
    By Debbie Cowan The Revisit Knifley Committee will sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt at the Knifley Emmaus Camp, 12190 Knifley Road, Knifl... (click title to read more)

  94. Lola Mae Sublett Knifley, 89, Campbellsville, KY (1932-2022) (Story ID: 121768)
    Lola Mae Sublett Knifley of Campbellsville passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. She was 89 years old. The funeral service will be held at... (click title to read more)

  95. Blakeys coming to Egypt Christian Church on Sunday (Story ID: 121700)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. The Blakeys, a popular local Southern Gospel Group from Jamestown, KY, will be in concert at 6:30pmCT on Sunday,... (click title to read more)

  96. Men's Prayer Breakfast at Egypt Christian Church (Story ID: 121697)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church will host a Men's Prayer Breakfast at 8amCT on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Park in the back... (click title to read more)

  97. Kevin R. Jones, 35, Knifley, KY (1986-2022) (Story ID: 121609)
    Kevin R. Jones of Knifley passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. The funeral service will ... (click title to read more)

  98. Payne Sisters at Knifley Chapel BIC Church (Story ID: 121488)
    By Stephanie Shirley Knifley Chapel BIC Church would like to invite everyone to a night of worship in song with the Payne Sisters an... (click title to read more)

  99. Breakfast and Services at Egypt Christian Church Sunday Feb. 20 (Story ID: 121333)
    By W. M. Feese. Jr. Egypt Christian Church invites you to Bible Study and Worship on Sunday, February 20, 2022. A full country break... (click title to read more)

  100. Update: Egypt Christian Church Advertising for bids (Story ID: 121292)
    By W. M. Feese, Jr. Egypt Christian Church, 4867 Knifley Road, Columbia, KY is offering a revision of the specifications for receivi... (click title to read more)




 

































 
 
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