Category Archives: Jackson

Are You Headed to the Poor House?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling May 3, 1880 – Old age and infirmity have always been hard on the people of Appalachia. During the later part of the 19th Century, older residents without means of support were a growing problem for … Continue reading →

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Jackson’s Forgotten Baseball Star

Posted on January 17, 2022 by sdbowling

Still Holds the Record for Longest No-Hitter By Stephen D. Bowling July 31, 1927 – Only one Breathitt County baseball player holds a Major League Baseball record. Joseph “Talt” Strong pitched the longest no-hitter and rightfully has his place in … Continue reading →

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Where is Curtis’ Pistol?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling April 4, 1963 – It could very well be the most significant weapon in Breathitt County. Without question, it was the most infamous. More newspaper stories have been written about the terrible results this weapon produced … Continue reading →

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The Great Udder Debate

Posted on January 10, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 10, 1916 – The January 10, 1916 meeting of the Jackson City Council attracted a great deal of attention. Over the next few weeks, the people of the city raised their voices loudly in support … Continue reading →

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The Collapse of the Panbowl Bridge

Posted on January 8, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 8, 1906 – The fireman held Mrs. Morgan tightly and would not permit her to jump. The engine had just cleared the pillar, and the tender was hanging with the back suspended above the river. … Continue reading →

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Porter Sentenced to Life

Posted on January 7, 2022 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling January 3, 1922 – Thomas Kelly Porter stood silently and showed no emotion as Judge Sam Hurst sentenced him to life in prison on January 3, 1922. He said nothing but only stared ahead, uncertain of … Continue reading →

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When A Tapeworm Loves Whisky

Posted on December 30, 2021 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling December 27, 1912 – A strange and possibly unbelievable story about our little community was published in the December 27, 1912 edition of The Big Sandy News. This newspaper, published in Louisa, Kentucky, featured a small … Continue reading →

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Exploding Dolls Hit Jackson

Posted on December 22, 2021 by sdbowling

By Stephen D. Bowling December 13, 1967– It was a strange story. A story so strange that many did not believe was true. But it really did happen and of all places- right here in Jackson. On Saturday, December 9, … Continue reading →

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