Tag Archives: Jackson

The End of Cood

Posted on October 3, 2024 by sdbowling

Cood Bowling took a lethal dose of morphine in the Breathitt County Jail allegedly to stop the ghost of his victim from visiting. Learn more about this little remembered Breathitt County tragedy. Continue reading →

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White Vans and the 1988 Panic

Posted on August 9, 2024 by sdbowling

A disturbed grave in a local cemetery led to a state-wide hysteria related to rumors and fears. Learn about Jackson’s 1988 “Satanic Panic.” Continue reading →

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Vice Presidential Nominee Visits Jackson

Posted on July 25, 2024 by sdbowling

The Republican nominee for Vice President rolled into the “Democrat Capital of the Mountains” and won over the crowd. Learn about “Silent Cal’s” visit to Jackson in 1920. 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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Heart Attack Claimed Ervine Turner

Posted on May 11, 2024 by sdbowling

Judge Ervine Turner suffered a heart attack on May 11, 1968. He lingered 12 days in Lexington before his death on May 23. Continue reading →

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Jackson’s 1918 Eclipse

Posted on April 8, 2024 by sdbowling

Breathitt County has experienced many solar and lunar eclipses. The last big event here was in 1918. Continue reading →

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