Tag Archives: Breathitt County

Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1977

Posted on August 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1977, Breathitt High School enjoyed its first winning season, and the Bobcats won their first district championship. There was at least one change in Coach Hilton’s life too. Continue reading →

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Sid Jett Died August 14

Posted on August 14, 2023 by sdbowling

Sidney “Sid” Jett died near Guerrant on August 14, 1945. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: The Hilton Era – 1976

Posted on August 10, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1976, Breathitt High School celebrated its third season of football.
Coach Dudley Hilton was pleased with the progress his team made. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Ten – Super Fans

Posted on August 7, 2023 by sdbowling

Through the years, Breathitt County football enjoyed a tremendous following. Here are three examples of what could be identified as “Super Fans.” Continue reading →

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Russell Howard

Posted on August 4, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Russell Howard
5th Kentucky Infantry, Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Mollie’s Wait

Posted on July 29, 2023 by sdbowling

Mollie Adkins waited for the day her son’s body would come home from France. Sadly, she died just weeks before his return. Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Nine – Under The Lights

Posted on July 27, 2023 by sdbowling

In just five years, Breathitt County had accomplished “the near-impossible.” We created a team, built a stadium, and developed a winning team. One last step was a field with lights. Continue reading →

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Elsberry “E. B.” Hays

Posted on July 25, 2023 by sdbowling

Soldier of the Week
Elsberry Hays
5th Kentucky Infantry
Confederate States Army Continue reading →

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Eight – The New Coach

Posted on July 20, 2023 by sdbowling

Coach Gray’s sudden exit left Breathitt close to the 1975 season without a coach. Dudley Hilton came to Jackson and got to work. Continue reading →

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Watch East Kentucky Grow

Posted on July 18, 2023 by sdbowling

WEKG (Watch East Kentucky Grow) was not the first radio station but the first commercial station in Breathitt County beginning in 1968. Continue reading →

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