Category Archives: Industry

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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Granville Turner’s “Suicide” in 1911

Posted on September 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Granville B. Turner died in 1911 after leading an ill-fated attack on a railroad camp.

Learn about his “suicide” from Breathitt’s wild past. Continue reading →

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James Hargis- the Victim?

Posted on September 14, 2022 by sdbowling

The power of newspapers through a look at Judge James Henderson Hargis- feud leader or victim? 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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Dave Collier Remembered

Posted on August 26, 2022 by sdbowling

David Grant Collier died suddenly in July 1969 while he was the Editor of The Jackson Times. He was 49. We remember his service to our community. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Industry

Posted on August 22, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at Breathitt County’s first industry- salt. Continue reading →

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Where is the Haddix Bell?

Posted on May 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A bell was donated by the L&N Railroad to the Haddix Brethren Church in 1953.

Does it still exist? Continue reading →

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Bach becomes Kentucky’s First Blind Senator

Posted on February 4, 2022 by sdbowling

One Breathitt County man saw a huge need and filled it despite his own physical limitations. He is known today as the “Father of Kentucky’s Talking Books” program. Continue reading →

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McRoberts’ Most Decorated Miner

Posted on February 2, 2022 by sdbowling

A look at the life of Lloyd George Mullins, the most decorated miner from McRoberts, Kentucky. Continue reading →

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