Tag Archives: Politics

State Troops Protect Breathitt’s Election

Posted on November 6, 2023 by sdbowling

Elections were once fraught with danger and violence. The 1909 Breathitt County election was sadly typical for a mountain vote. Continue reading →

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Remembering Breathitt’s Sheriff

Posted on March 17, 2023 by sdbowling

Breathitt County Sheriff Carl Back dies on a Sunday afternoon in March 1962. Learn more about on of Jackson leaders from long ago. 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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