Tag Archives: City of Jackson

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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Money, Marriage, and Dynamite

Posted on February 26, 2024 by sdbowling

A scheme to blow up the Breathitt County Courthouse to inherit $40,000 with a fake marriage in 1927 is foiled by a nosy telegraphy operator and a big mouth. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s First Black Policeman

Posted on December 1, 2023 by sdbowling

The City of Jackson lagged behind the rest of the world in many aspects. In 1976, the Jackson Police Department hired its first and only African-American officer. Continue reading →

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Mayors of the City of Jackson, Kentucky

Posted on August 1, 2023 by sdbowling

A look at the men and women who served Jackson as Mayor from 1913-2023 Continue reading →

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Spitting Ordinance Still the Law

Posted on May 22, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1913, the City of Jackson outlawed the “vile habit” but many still choose to expectorate on our streets today. Continue reading →

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Snake Valley

Posted on March 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Snake Valley was a wild and often dangerous place. Learn more about one of its most notorious places. Continue reading →

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Our Duty As Citizens

Posted on February 16, 2023 by sdbowling

In 1921, weeks after the Clayhole Massacre, The Jackson Times asked the community to put aside their differences. It lasted about one week. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

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Corner Lunch Burned

Posted on January 22, 2023 by sdbowling

A driver saw the smoke pouring from the back of the Corner Lunch. Within minutes the fire department was on the scene, but a three-hour battle was required to save downtown Jackson. 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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