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Prominent Citizen Died on May 31

Former Breathitt County Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, and community leader William Griffith died May 31, 1931. Continue reading

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Did you buy your Easter Seals?

Breathitt County has a long tradition of supporting those in need. Charitable works have always been a part of our community and the Easter Seals were one part of our annual efforts. Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve Dance Turns Deadly

A 1915 New Year’s Eve celebration turned to violence and Hannibal Hurst died as the result. Continue reading

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