Category Archives: Industry

Jackson’s Most Dialed Number

Posted on January 1, 2026 by sdbowling

It was the most dialed number in Jackson and had been for almost six decades when the service ended. Learn about the hottest call in Jackson from 1962 to 2019. 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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Wreck Killed Five From Breathitt

Posted on November 13, 2024 by sdbowling

Five members of a Breathitt County family were killed in a tragic train crash in 1912. Learn more about the accident that claimed the Chaney family of Haddix. Continue reading →

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Nada Tunnel Opens

Posted on September 20, 2024 by sdbowling

For more than 113 years, the Nada Tunnel served as a gateway to the Red River Valley and the rich natural resources that lay beyond. Continue reading →

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What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 9 of the 2024 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. 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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Sawdust and Baseball: Whick, Kentucky

Posted on April 16, 2024 by sdbowling

A brief look at Whick, Kentucky – 1998. 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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What To See On Hike 9- 2024

Posted on August 9, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at some of the sites to see on Hike 8 of the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Challenge. Continue reading →

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Last Train To Jackson

Posted on June 13, 2023 by sdbowling

The Louisville and Nashville train rolled out of Jackson on June 15, 1956. With its departure, an era of transportation in the mountains ended. Continue reading →

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