Tag Archives: Breathitt County

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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Fire Destroys Riverside Dorm

Posted on December 26, 2025 by sdbowling

A fast-moving fire destroyed the boys’ dorm and the home of Doran Hosteler on the campus of Riverside. The community and organizations played a crucial role in the recovery.
Discover one of the many challenges that Riverside Christian School faced and overcame. Continue reading →

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A Christmas Lynching

Posted on December 25, 2025 by sdbowling

A long-running feud between two families led to a bloody jail raid and murder on Christmas Day. Learn about the events from this spectacular trial from 1929. Continue reading →

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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 Alpine Restaraunt

Posted on November 9, 2025 by sdbowling

The Alpine Restaurant opened in 1968 and operated only a short time, but its legacy lives on in the name it left behind. Continue reading →

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William W. Smith

Posted on May 23, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
William W. Smith
Captain, Company I
13th Kentucky Cavalry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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James Akemon

Posted on February 20, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
James Akemon
14th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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“Bad” Bill’s Homecoming

Posted on January 21, 2025 by sdbowling

Bill Bailey was a well-known “bad man” along the banks of Frozen Creek. He met his match in December 1910. Continue reading →

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Golden Spicer

Posted on January 20, 2025 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Golden Spicer
25th Infantry
United States Army Continue reading →

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William P. Flinchum

Posted on December 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
William P. Flinchum
Company B
5th Kentucky Mounted Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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