Author Archives: sdbowling

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About sdbowling

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

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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A Crockettsville Tragedy

Posted on May 6, 2026 by sdbowling

A terrible tragedy in April 1904 claimed the life of a Breathitt County baby. Continue reading →

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One Less Bad Man

Posted on April 28, 2026 by sdbowling

A fight on Smith’s Branch between Mose Feltner and Jesse Fields reduced the number of “Bad Men” In Breathitt County by one. Continue reading →

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Minatree Turner

Posted on April 24, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Minatree Turner
7th Kentucky Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

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Joseph Warren Blackwell

Posted on March 29, 2026 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Joseph Warren Blackwell
8th Kentucky Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

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