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Corbin Police say a man was allegedly under the influence when he led police on a vehicle chase, tried to ram two Corbin Police Department cruisers and struck a Kentucky State Police (KSP) cruiser causing the open door of the cruiser to strike a trooper’s leg. The approximate 20-minute chase took place in Knox County, according to arrest documents. Corbin Patrolman Brentley Patrick arrested Jake Douglas Hall, 33, on charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), third-degree assault (police officer), operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, resisting arrest, no operator's license, no tail lamps, and first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer). The incident started about 7:12...

The process is underway to replace First-District Constable Lonnie Foley, who passed away Jan. 24, and anyone interested in his constable job is encouraged to toss their hat into the political ring sooner rather than later. Foley first ran for First-District Constable in 1985 garnering 1,084 votes to Wendell Stephens’ 664 votes in the primary election. Foley was then unopposed in the 1985 November General Election receiving 1,261 votes to win his first term in office, which started in January 1986. Foley’s current term in office runs through Dec. 31, 2026. He was seeking re-election and was the only candidate in the race. The original deadline to file as a candidate...

The local area is attempting to thaw out this week in the wake of a winter storm that blew through the region this past weekend. The system brought with it snow, sleet and freezing rain, and resulted in widespread power outages in the tri-counties. “ has been a challenge for the electric companies and the residents,” said Whitley County Emergency Management Director Jerry Rains. “They are working just as hard as they can to get that restored.” Rains said that over 350 Whitley County residents were still without power on Monday. That number had dropped to just over 320 Tuesday morning. “Those people need to be mindful that it may be a...

In recognition of academic performance, the Office of Academic Affairs at University of the Cumberlands has announced the following local students were named to the President's List for the fall 2025 semester. Corbin: David Alexander, Jadeyn Allen, Kayla Bailey, Michelle Bain, John Barnett, Tammy Barton, Felicia Blakley, Emilea Bray, Madelyn Brock, Julia Broyles, Adam Bryant, Brittany Bryant, Kaylee Bullard, Kimberly Burlington, Brittany Bush, Sierra Carter, Summer Carter, Summer Chadwell, Katelyn Chandler, Emely Colchado, Katelyn Cook, Ashley Cope-Hicks, Jamie Crawford, Amanda Creech, Justice Crosslin, Toby Curry, Katelyn Delk, Mikala Dixon, Eli Dunn, Devin Durham, Koryn Estes, Britton Evans, Rosielyn Evans, Brianna Fahey, Stephanie Feltner, Ryan Fields, Melinda Gambrel, Paul Garner, Matthew...

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Harmon Saylor, a beloved patriarch and revered pillar of our community, who passed away on January 3, 2026. Born to the late Clarence and Stella Saylor, Harmon lived a life marked by the devotion he had for his family, the respect he earned from his peers, and the love he held for his community. Harmon is survived by his loving wife, Dollie Saylor; his cherished children, Sheila Saylor, Amy (David) Bush, Holly Saylor, and Harmor (Punkin) Saylor; his siblings, Sue Strickland (Herchel), Kathy Eckstein (Fred), Sally Strickland (Kenneth), John Rhodes (Jill), and Jim Rhodes (Doris). Harmon was a proud grandfather to Chelsea,...

University of the Cumberlands’ Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Doctoral Counselor Education Program Award by the Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES). This award recognizes doctoral programs that demonstrate excellence in preparing students through pre-service training in counseling, supervision, teaching, research, and leadership. SACES, a division of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), represents more than 2,000 members across the southern United States—including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Since its founding in 1949, the organization has supported the development of counselors, scholars, and leaders...

Prosecutors have recommended a 12-year prison sentence for a Rockholds man, who allegedly struck a woman with a baseball bat and strangled her last year. On Nov. 18, 2024, the Whitley County Grand Jury indicted Travis W. Canada, 48, of KY-26, on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree strangulation, first-degree unlawful imprisonment, tampering with a witness in a legal process, and violation of a Kentucky Domestic Violence Order/Emergency Protective Order. On Aug. 18, 2024, Canada allegedly struck the female victim with a ball bat causing serious physical injury, intentionally impeded her normal breathing using a belt around her neck, and violated the terms of an order of protection after being served with...

What happens next in the case of a Whitley County triple homicide suspect, who has been declared incompetent to stand trial? Prosecutors had been seeking the death penalty for Darnel Chivers, 45, who along with two other Indiana men, is accused murder, first-degree burglary and tampering with physical evidence in the strangulation deaths of three people found at a Deep Branch Road residence in 2017. Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Bowling said that prosecutors are now seeking to have Chivers involuntarily committed to a secure mental institution for the remainder of his life under a relatively new state law that as passed in 2021. Under state law, involuntary commitment is governed under Kentucky Revised...