Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Fifty Years of Football: The Holcomb Era – 1992

Posted on July 23, 2024 by sdbowling

By 1992, the program was expanding, and a community effort helped their facilities grow too. Could the team capitalize on their opportunities? Continue reading →

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Vancleve Plane Crash Killed Six

Posted on July 7, 2024 by sdbowling

On July 7, 1963, a single-engine crash near Vancleve killed all six onboard. Learn more about this nearly forgotten tragedy and its only remaining mark in Breathitt County. Continue reading →

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James Barnett

Posted on July 5, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
James Barnett
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Charles Banks

Posted on June 28, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Charles “Charlie” Banks
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Former Breathitt Man Died June 22

Posted on June 22, 2024 by sdbowling

A former Breathitt County man and successful farmer died in Texas on June 22, 1940. Continue reading →

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Jackson Mortician Led State Embalmers

Posted on June 19, 2024 by sdbowling

Lee Porter Ray, once known as “Jackson’s Funeral Director,” served as President of the Kentucky Funeral Directors Association in 1940-1941. He is nearly forgotten in Jackson today. Continue reading →

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Boyd Turner

Posted on June 15, 2024 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Boyd Turner
14th Kentucky Cavalry
United States Army Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Sonny!

Posted on June 7, 2024 by sdbowling

Lewis “Sonny” Haddix, a beloved Jackson hitchhiker, had a challenging life marked by tragedy. His gentle demeanor endeared him to everyone he met. Happy Birthday, Sonny! Continue reading →

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The Jaxon Theatre

Posted on June 4, 2024 by sdbowling

The Jaxon Theatre Building has survived numerous fires and reminds many Jackson residents of a bygone era when the Saturday Western was all the rage. Continue reading →

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Breathitty County’s Vietnam Casualties

Posted on May 27, 2024 by sdbowling

Honoring the twelve known Breathitt County connected causalities during the Vietnam War. Continue reading →

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