Category Archives: Breathitt County

State Troops Protect Breathitt’s Election

Posted on November 6, 2023 by sdbowling

Elections were once fraught with danger and violence. The 1909 Breathitt County election was sadly typical for a mountain vote. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt Coliseum

Posted on November 2, 2023 by sdbowling

A history of Breathitt County’s “Round Ball Palace”- the Breathitt Coliseum. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1986

Posted on October 30, 2023 by sdbowling

One bad night in Leslie County changed the entire season for the 1986 Breathitt High School Bobcat team. Learn more about one of BHS’s most talented teams. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1985

Posted on October 11, 2023 by sdbowling

Coach Holcomb’s 1985 team had high hopes for a trip to the playoffs. A rough stretch of away games in the middle of the schedule proved a difficult test. Continue reading →

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A Former Slave Tells His Story

Posted on October 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Scott Mitchell was not born in Breathitt County, but he was the only living slave to tell his story to the WPA. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1984

Posted on October 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Coach Holcomb’s 1984 schedule was a challenge. Two new coaches joined the staff, and many Bobcat traditions carried the team forward. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1983

Posted on September 25, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1983, a new coach took over the reins of Breathitt County and continued the Bobcats’ winning ways as the Mike Holcomb era at BHS started. Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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