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Golden Spicer

Soldier of the Week
Golden Spicer
25th Infantry
United States Army Continue reading

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Sampson Moore

Soldier of the Week
Sampson Moore
Company D, 4th Kentucky Infantry
Spanish-American War Continue reading

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Fifty Years of Football: Part Ten – Super Fans

Through the years, Breathitt County football enjoyed a tremendous following. Here are three examples of what could be identified as “Super Fans.” Continue reading

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Buddie Spicer Died in March 1945

Samuel “Buddie” Spicer operated the first telephone exchange from his home on the Middle Fork for more than 30 years. Learn more about this Breathitt businessman. Continue reading

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Tragic Young Love Leads To Murder

Whick Spicer and his wife had been married just a short time. Her lifeless body was found on Cane Creek with three shotgun wounds. Learn of this sad Breathitt County tale. Continue reading

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