Category Archives: Businesses

Corner Lunch Burned

Posted on January 22, 2023 by sdbowling

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. Continue reading →

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Oil Found In Breathitt

Posted on January 1, 2023 by sdbowling

The first commercial oil well started producing oil on New Year’s Day 1903. Since then, Breathitt County has experienced numerous oil booms. Continue reading →

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What Lumber Brought Us

Posted on October 26, 2022 by sdbowling

The vision and investments of two men have helped eastern Kentucky and Breathitt County grow, but there is more to do. Continue reading →

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Tragic Death At Quicksand

Posted on September 26, 2022 by sdbowling

Thousands of men came to Quicksand to work in the mills. The tasks were hard and dangerous. A look at one death out of the hundreds that happened in the timber industry. Continue reading →

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The Breathitt County International Speedway

Posted on September 7, 2022 by sdbowling

Labor Day weekend meant big events at the Breathitt County International Speedway.

Learn about one of Breathitt County’s racetracks. Continue reading →

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Happy Labor Day!

Posted on September 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Have a Happy Labor Day but remember the reason we celebrate. Continue reading →

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Independence Greetings

Posted on July 4, 2022 by sdbowling

Fourth of July greetings from 1970 and today. Continue reading →

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