Category Archives: Breathitt County

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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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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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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Daniel Boone Tyra

Posted on May 24, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Daniel Tyra
13th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Feudist’s Catfish Killing

Posted on May 23, 2024 by sdbowling

Jerry South gained a reputation as a “Bad Man.” Linked to several killings during the feud era, “Bad” Jerry” met his end during a fight over catfish in 1896. Continue reading →

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Sampson Southwood

Posted on May 18, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Sampson Southwood
13th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Heart Attack Claimed Ervine Turner

Posted on May 11, 2024 by sdbowling

Judge Ervine Turner suffered a heart attack on May 11, 1968. He lingered 12 days in Lexington before his death on May 23. Continue reading →

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Price Houshell Died May 1

Posted on May 1, 2024 by sdbowling

A highly decorated Breathitt County veteran of the Spanish-American War died on May 1, 1943. Price Hounshell is buried at Noctor. Continue reading →

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Harmon (Bush) Colley

Posted on April 24, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Harmon (Bush) Colley
6th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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