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About sdbowling

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

Sid Jett Died August 14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney “Sid” Jett died near Guerrant on August 14, 1945. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1976

Posted on August 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1976, Breathitt High School celebrated its third season of football.
Coach Dudley Hilton was pleased with the progress his team made. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 9, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 8 of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Ten – Super Fans

Posted on August 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Through the years, Breathitt County football enjoyed a tremendous following. Here are three examples of what could be identified as “Super Fans.” Continue reading →

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Russell Howard

Posted on August 4, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Russell Howard
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Mayors of the City of Jackson, Kentucky

Posted on August 1, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the men and women who served Jackson as Mayor from 1913-2023 Continue reading →

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Mollie’s Wait

Posted on July 29, 2023 by sdbowling

Mollie Adkins waited for the day her son’s body would come home from France. Sadly, she died just weeks before his return. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Nine – Under The Lights

Posted on July 27, 2023 by sdbowling

In just five years, Breathitt County had accomplished “the near-impossible.” We created a team, built a stadium, and developed a winning team. One last step was a field with lights. Continue reading →

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Images from STA Challenge Hike 7 – 2

Posted on July 26, 2023 by sdbowling

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

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Images from STA Challenge Hike 7- Heron

Posted on July 25, 2023 by sdbowling

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

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