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Monthly Archives: November 2023
Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1988
The 1988 Bobcats endured the wettest season on record but advanced to the KHSAA Playoffs for the first time since 1983, despite their season record during this rebuilding year. Continue reading
For What Are You Thankful?
Two articles, one published in 1951 and another in 1958, help us remember the reason we are thankful. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Traditions
Tagged Breathitt County, Jackson, Thanksgiving
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A few images from Teams Turtle, Sheltowee, and Yahoo’s hike from Bandy Creek to Burnt Mill Bridge as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading
Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1987
Mike Holcomb’s 1987 Bobcats went 8 and 3, losing two important district games. The hardest blow came at the end of the year when 16 talented Seniors graduated. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports
Tagged 1987, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Football, Irton Sparkman, John Collins, Mike Holcomb, Tim Noble
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State Troops Protect Breathitt’s Election
Elections were once fraught with danger and violence. The 1909 Breathitt County election was sadly typical for a mountain vote. Continue reading
Posted in Breathitt County, Politics
Tagged Circuit Judge, David B. Redwine, Elections, James P. Adams, Politics, Voting
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What To See On Hike Twelve- 2023
A look at sites hikers will see on Hike 12 as we make our way to Burnt Mill Bridge. Continue reading
The Breathitt Coliseum
A history of Breathitt County’s “Round Ball Palace”- the Breathitt Coliseum. Continue reading
Bookie on the Trail 