Author Archives: sdbowling

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About sdbowling

Director of the Breathitt County Public Library and Heritage Center in Jackson, Kentucky.

The Strange Bird of Crockettsville

Posted on November 11, 2026 by sdbowling

The people of Crockettsville saw it circling in the sky. They were shocked when it landed on the Irvine Turner farm, but it helped us win the war. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt High School Fire Department

Posted on November 7, 2026 by sdbowling

Massive forest fires in November 1952 endangered homes and lives. Everyone helped including the boys of the Breathitt High School Fire Department. Continue reading →

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The Face In the Door

Posted on October 29, 2026 by sdbowling

A strange image appeared in September 1994 in the door of a house on Highway 1110. What or who was staring into the house was never explained. Continue reading →

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James “Jimmie” Todd

Posted on August 6, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
James “Jimmie” Todd
4th Armored Division
World War II Continue reading →

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The Mayor and the Monster

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sdbowling

The calls came fast from around the lake. Large glowing eyes moving slowly through the water had the community worried. The mayor headed out to solve the mystery. Continue reading →

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Farewell, City Stickers

Posted on June 10, 2026 by sdbowling

In June 1991, the City of Jackson ended the unpopular city sticker program, much to the delight of local drivers. Learn more about this unloved program. Continue reading →

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Troopers, Highway Department Evict Family

Posted on June 3, 2026 by sdbowling

Troopers, with guns drawn, forcefully evicted the Gross family from their Jackson home in 1962 to make way for a new road. Learn more about their story. Continue reading →

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Sidney “Sid” Roberts

Posted on May 25, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Sid Roberts
United States Army
World War II Continue reading →

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Henry Hurst

Posted on May 14, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Henry Hurst
Revolutionary War Continue reading →

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Dr. Thomas Clay Parrish

Posted on May 9, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Thomas Clay Parrish
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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