Category Archives: Entertainment

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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The Family Diner

Posted on September 16, 2025 by sdbowling

A history of the Family Diner, a beloved Jackson landmark that is today only a memory. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Modern Deer Hunt

Posted on November 8, 2024 by sdbowling

Deer hunting was ended by the Kentucky Legislature in 1916 and would not return for 40 years until 1956. Learn about Breathitt’s first modern deer hunt. Continue reading →

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White Vans and the 1988 Panic

Posted on August 9, 2024 by sdbowling

A disturbed grave in a local cemetery led to a state-wide hysteria related to rumors and fears. Learn about Jackson’s 1988 “Satanic Panic.” 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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O.H. Napier, the Man and the Myth

Posted on April 27, 2023 by sdbowling

O.H. Napier was a complicated man who lived to make people laugh. A great deal of myth surrounded this simple man who died in 2012. 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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