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

Jason Fox

Posted on February 2, 2024 by sdbowling

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Jason Fox
Spanish American War Continue reading →

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The Cut-Through’s First Test

Posted on January 31, 2024 by sdbowling

The Flood of 1957 was long remembered as one of Breathitt County’s worst. Experts said that the new Jackson Cut-Through helped save much of the town. Hazard did not fare so well. Continue reading →

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Quicksand’s Strong Woman

Posted on January 30, 2024 by sdbowling

Rachel Calhoun was a hard-working woman. She raised her two sons by herself and died a sad and tragic death. Continue reading →

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Jeremiah Plummer

Posted on January 20, 2024 by sdbowling

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Jeremiah Plummer
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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A few images from Team Rugby’s first trek of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on January 16, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1991

Posted on January 16, 2024 by sdbowling

The 1991 Bobcats had a hard year, but they never quit and never gave up. The roots of future success for the program sprouted in 1991. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike One – 2024

Posted on January 11, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites along the first hike of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Burger Queen

Posted on January 2, 2024 by sdbowling

The residents of Jackson celebrated when Burger Queen opened just after Christmas in 1979. The “burger place” would only last for about seven months before the name changed. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1990

Posted on December 29, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1990 Bobcats started rough but finished the year strong. They were disappointed to miss the playoffs but finished 7-4. Continue reading →

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What is the STA Challenge? – 2024

Posted on December 27, 2023 by sdbowling

A quick look at the history of the STA Hiker Challenge as we prepare to start a new hike in 2024. Continue reading →

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