Tag Archives: Little Family

Watch East Kentucky Grow

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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Breathitt County’s Korean War Dead

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

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Breathitt County Sheriffs

Breathitt County Sheriffs

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

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Honors To the Honorable

A Memorial Day editorial from 1924 that is still true today. Continue reading

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Slate Fall Kills Neddie Herald

“Picking out” coal was dangerous. Many injuries and deaths resulted from this often-unsafe practice.

A 1939 slate fall claimed the life of Neddie Herald. Continue reading

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Dillon Sizemore

A look at the life of Dillon Sizemore, a Union and Confederate soldier. Continue reading

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