Author Archives: sdbowling

About sdbowling

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

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1982

Posted on September 19, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1982, the new school opened, and the old school came down. The Bobcats went 9-2, but it was not enough to keep their coach. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1982, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Gene Peterson, Johnny Gabbard, Mike Holcomb | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1981

Posted on September 14, 2023 by sdbowling

There were several changes in 1981- a new locker room and two new coaches. The Bobcats nearly lost their Coach to the “moon,” but won six games that season. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1981, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Johnny Gabbard, Mike Holcomb | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1980

Posted on September 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Despite a 10-1 season, the Bobcats missed the playoffs because of a loss to Leslie. There were many other firsts to make the season special. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1980, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Jack Stanford, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment

The Ride

Posted on September 1, 2023 by sdbowling

Three Turners set out on a grand adventure in the Summer of 1979. It is believed that their horseback trek has not been repeated since. Learn about “The Ride.” Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Traditions | Tagged Breathitt County, Clint Turner, Earl Turner, Horses, Mose Turner, Turner Family | 2 Comments

What To See on Hike 9 – 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the sites you will encounter on Hike 9 as we venture from Divide Road to Bandy Creek. Continue reading →

Posted in Arches, Big South Fork, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alvin York, Bandy Creek, Big South Fork, Charit Creek Lodge, John Muir, Maude's Crack, Sheltowee Trace, Sheltowee Trace Challenge, Station Camp Creek, Twin Arches | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1979

Posted on August 29, 2023 by sdbowling

The Bobcat went 7-4 in their 1979 season under Dudley Hilton and played in their first Honey Bowl. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1979, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, Jack Stanford, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1978

Posted on August 24, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1978, Breathitt High School football set all the records. It was the first undefeated season, the first trip to the playoffs, the first player to sign to play college ball and many more. It was a good year. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1978, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, James Talbert Turner, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment

Images from STA Challenge Hike 8- Yahoo

Posted on August 23, 2023 by sdbowling

A few images from Team Yahoo’s August Hike as part of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted in Big South Fork, Daniel Boone National Forest, Hiker Challenge, Hiking, Sheltowee National Recreation Trail | Tagged Alum Ford, Blue Heron, Catron Road, Cumberland River, Flat Rock Church, Highway 700, Rock Creek, Sheltowee Trace, Thunderstruck, Yahoo Falls | Leave a comment

Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church

Posted on August 22, 2023 by sdbowling

A history of the Guerrant Memorial Presbyterian Church on Main Street. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Religion | Tagged Breathitt County, Edward O. Guerrant, Jackson, Presbyterian Church | Leave a comment

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1977

Posted on August 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1977, Breathitt High School enjoyed its first winning season, and the Bobcats won their first district championship. There was at least one change in Coach Hilton’s life too. Continue reading →

Posted in Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Education, Football, Schools, Sports | Tagged 1977, BHS, Bobcats, Breathitt County, Breathitt High School, Dudley Hilton, Football, James Talbert Turner, Johnny Gabbard | Leave a comment