Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Fifty Years of Football: Part Seven – Changes

Posted on July 13, 2023 by sdbowling

The end of the beginning and the start of tomorrow. A look at Gray’s exit and the promise of Pee-Wee’s future. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County’s Korean War Dead

Posted on July 11, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the Breathitt County soldiers who gave their lives for freedom during the Korean War. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Six – The Field

Posted on July 6, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt needed a stadium and a new school. The voters approved both, and the Riverbank became the Bobcats’ home for the next 21 years. Continue reading →

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Jasper Green

Posted on July 5, 2023 by sdbowling

Solider of the Week
Jasper Green
4th Kentucky Infantry
Spanish-American War Continue reading →

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A Document Written In Blood

Posted on July 4, 2023 by sdbowling

Floyd Watts shed his blood more than 3,000 miles from home to defend a living document we celebrate on July 4th. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Five – The First Season

Posted on June 29, 2023 by sdbowling

After a successful Spring scrimmage, Breathitt’s first football season kicked off in early August. Continue reading →

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Breathitt County Sheriffs

Posted on June 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County Sheriffs

A history of the men who have served Breathitt County as Sheriff. No women yet. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Four – The Spring Team

Posted on June 22, 2023 by sdbowling

Coach Tevis Gray’s 1973 Spring team played the first football game at Breathitt and established many firsts. Continue reading →

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Breathitt’s Future – Pickles

Posted on June 21, 2023 by sdbowling

Hays Pigman believed that Breathitt County farmers could make money in the pickle business. It almost worked. Continue reading →

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Annanias Barnett

Posted on June 16, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week

Annanias Barnett
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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