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About sdbowling

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

Jackson Mortician Led State Embalmers

Posted on June 19, 2024 by sdbowling

Lee Porter Ray, once known as “Jackson’s Funeral Director,” served as President of the Kentucky Funeral Directors Association in 1940-1941. He is nearly forgotten in Jackson today. Continue reading →

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Boyd Turner

Posted on June 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Boyd Turner
14th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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A few images from Hike Seven of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. Continue reading →

Posted on June 12, 2024 by sdbowling | Leave a comment

Happy Birthday, Sonny!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by sdbowling

Lewis “Sonny” Haddix, a beloved Jackson hitchhiker, had a challenging life marked by tragedy. His gentle demeanor endeared him to everyone he met. Happy Birthday, Sonny! Continue reading →

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Winston Lemaster

Posted on June 6, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of The Week
William Lemaster
5th Kentucky Mounted Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike Seven- 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by sdbowling

A quick overview of the sites along the seventh section hike for the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge- from Camp Wildcat Battlefield to the Highway 192 Trailhead. Continue reading →

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The Jaxon Theatre

Posted on June 4, 2024 by sdbowling

The Jaxon Theatre Building has survived numerous fires and reminds many Jackson residents of a bygone era when the Saturday Western was all the rage. Continue reading →

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Prominent Citizen Died on May 31

Posted on May 31, 2024 by sdbowling

Former Breathitt County Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, and community leader William Griffith died May 31, 1931. Continue reading →

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Dallas Collins

Posted on May 29, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Dallas Collins
Three Fork Battalion
Kentucky State Troops Continue reading →

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Breathitty County’s Vietnam Casualties

Posted on May 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Honoring the twelve known Breathitt County connected causalities during the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

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