Category Archives: Unexplained

The Mayor and the Monster

Posted on June 18, 2026 by sdbowling

The calls came fast from around the lake. Large glowing eyes moving slowly through the water had the community worried. The mayor headed out to solve the mystery. 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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Where is the Snake?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney Robinson had something strange at his house. He invited visitors in 1936 to stop by and take a look at his unexplained find. Where is it today? Continue reading →

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Fowl Stories From 1954

Posted on January 4, 2023 by sdbowling

Two unusual stories from Breathitt County fowl in 1854.

Did they get down or did he complete his necklace? Continue reading →

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A Breathitt County Curiosity

Posted on December 14, 2022 by sdbowling

An article about a strange Breathitt County creature was published in newspapers across the county in 1877. Continue reading →

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UFO Zaps Jackson Scout

Posted on November 22, 2022 by sdbowling

Gene Bays had a strange encounter with a flying disk in 1961. He never forgot what he saw. Continue reading →

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Three Months of Booms

Posted on November 2, 2022 by sdbowling

Loud booms shook the houses and ground in Breathitt County. Many saw the silver things in the sky and were concerned. Learn about Breathitt County’s three months of booms. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s First Documented UFO

Posted on May 25, 2022 by sdbowling

What was it a local doctor saw in the sky over Panbowl Lake?

The Jackson Times called it a UFO. Read the story of Jackson’s first sighting of a flying saucer. Continue reading →

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Calliker Killed At Little

Posted on May 11, 2022 by sdbowling

What exactly did he shoot?

What happened to the others?

Did Cornelius Neace really kill the Breathitt County dog killer? Continue reading →

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Breathitt County’s Chupacabra

Posted on May 5, 2022 by sdbowling

Something killed many dogs in Breathitt County in 1952. It sucked the blood from their bodies and ate their heads.

We still do not know what it was or where it is. Continue reading →

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