Category Archives: Breathitt County

Jackson’s First Black Policeman

Posted on December 1, 2023 by sdbowling

The City of Jackson lagged behind the rest of the world in many aspects. In 1976, the Jackson Police Department hired its first and only African-American officer. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1988

Posted on November 25, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1988 Bobcats endured the wettest season on record but advanced to the KHSAA Playoffs for the first time since 1983, despite their season record during this rebuilding year. Continue reading →

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For What Are You Thankful?

Posted on November 23, 2023 by sdbowling

Two articles, one published in 1951 and another in 1958, help us remember the reason we are thankful. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1987

Posted on November 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Mike Holcomb’s 1987 Bobcats went 8 and 3, losing two important district games. The hardest blow came at the end of the year when 16 talented Seniors graduated. Continue reading →

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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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