Category Archives: Education

The Red Masque Murder Hoax

Posted on November 13, 2025 by sdbowling

The people of Jackson were excited about a high-profile case that was transferred to the Breathitt Circuit Court. They were very satisfied when they learned the truth behind the headlines. Continue reading →

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Xavier 132 – Lees 0

Posted on October 18, 2025 by sdbowling

Lees College fell to the Musketeers of St. Xavier University in 1927. The unfortunate record stood for some time as the worst defeat in college football history. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1993

Posted on August 6, 2024 by sdbowling

In 1993, the Bobcats had their eye on another district championship. A strike and a Leslie County arm presented serious challenges to that dream. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1992

Posted on July 23, 2024 by sdbowling

By 1992, the program was expanding, and a community effort helped their facilities grow too. Could the team capitalize on their opportunities? 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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Jason Fox

Posted on February 2, 2024 by sdbowling

Solider of the Week
Jason Fox
Spanish American War Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1991

Posted on January 16, 2024 by sdbowling

The 1991 Bobcats had a hard year, but they never quit and never gave up. The roots of future success for the program sprouted in 1991. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1990

Posted on December 29, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1990 Bobcats started rough but finished the year strong. They were disappointed to miss the playoffs but finished 7-4. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1989

Posted on December 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The 1989 surpassed every expectation offered for them at the end of the 1988 season. Many records fell, and the community celebrated Breathitt’s most successful team to that point. 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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