Local News

Webster County Schools address an inaccurate social media post
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Increasing Clouds and 60. The Madisonville driver who failed to use a turn signal Wednesday morning just after 3 o'clock is now aware that he is not allowed to carry firearms. The officer who did the traffic stop on North Main noticed a Smith and Wesson Shield handgun in the vehicle. The ...
Mar 21, 2025

Free Mobile Dental Unit open in Providence for Thursday
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and Windy and 48 This is the busiest month of the year at the county clerk's office. In Hopkins County, Clerk Keenan Cloern addressed the fiscal court. A mobile dental unit is available today in Providence. Health First Community Health has partnered with KARE Mobile Dentistr...
Mar 20, 2025

River Valley Behavioral Health to receive money to enhance network
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Breezy with Showers and 69 The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a man with a history of drug abuse. His sister informed the police that Michael Benton had been acting out of his mind which led her to believe that he had relapsed. After investigating his condition, the police...
Mar 19, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Julia (Judy) Alleda Haynie Baldwin 79
Julia (Judy) Alleda Haynie Baldwin 79 of Hanson, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at Baptist Health Deaconess, in Madisonville Kentucky. She was born October 2nd, 1945, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Chester P. Haynie and Susie T. Haynie. She was a longtime member of the Prov...
Mar 18, 2025

Bud A. Young, 90
Bud A. Young, 90, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 5, 1934, in Hanson, KY, to the late Lillian Pearl Ashby Young and Ernest Andrew Young. He was formerly employed as a welder for Peabody Coal Company. He enjoyed yard work and flowers. Bud was a member of Fi...
Mar 18, 2025

Neville Lee Crawford, 86
Neville Lee Crawford, 86, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. He was born on July 2, 1938, in Calhoun, KY to the late Mary Revelette Crawford and James Corbitt Crawford. Neville was a United States Army Veteran and retired from CSX Railroad. He enjoyed g...
Mar 18, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, Mar. 17, 2025
Each month, the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts highlights local artists and musicians, as well as national artists who are world renowned in their respective field. This month, the Anne P. Baker gallery is hosting artwork from students in the Hopkins County schools. There are various shows coming up as well. Learn more...
Mar 17, 2025

Coalfield Comments, Mar. 10, 2025
With as much growth as there has been in Madisonville, our city council members vote and help lead the charge in allocating dollars to make sure things can help change in our community. Adam Townsend, a councilmember in his ninth year, joined today's program to discuss the changes, plus how interaction with citizens ca...
Mar 10, 2025

Coalfield Comments, Mar. 3, 2025
Tune in every Monday morning at 8 AM for Coalfield Comments, the radio show that keeps Madisonville informed and engaged. Whether you're curious about local events, important issues, thriving businesses, or the people making a difference in our community, this show is your go-to source. Each week, a new panel of guests...
Mar 03, 2025
106.9 WTTL

Monday Morning in Madisonville, Oct. 28th, 2024
This week's episode of Monday Morning in Madisonville brought the community up-to-date with insights from Mayor Kevin Cotton and Deputy City Administrator Brad Long. The discussion covered recent developments, upcoming events, and crucial updates on services impacting the Madisonville community. If you missed it, here'...
Oct 28, 2024

Friday Night Lights
Happy Friday, let's play ball!! This evening Hopkins County Central, Webster County HS, and Madisonville North Hopkins will enter week 5 of the football season. Hopkins County Central will play away against the Union County Braves on 106.9 WTTL Webster County HS will play away against the Trigg County Wildcats on 104.9...
Sep 20, 2024

Welcome to the The Shop Local Show on NASH 104.9
It's been an exciting week as The Shop Local Show began Tuesday, September 3rd!! The show came from a dream to help our local community and small businesses. It's vital to the growth of our community to shop local and shop small. Small businesses need your support, and we hope to bring light to all of those business. W...
Sep 05, 2024
Nash 104.9

To The Moon by George Strait
Marty Brown has co-written a beautiful love song, To The Moon (Brown & Clark), recorded by George Strait off the Cowboys and Dreamers album. This could be the last love song ever to be released by country music legend George Strait. The King of Country Music dedicated this beautiful love song to his wife Norma of 5...
Nov 19, 2024

Coalfield Comments, Oct. 28, 2024
Tune in to Coalfield Comments: Your Source for Local News, Community Events & Other Headlines Looking to stay informed on all things local? Coalfield Comments brings the community together every Monday from 8-9am for a lively discussion on the issues that matter most. From the latest city projects and upcoming even...
Oct 28, 2024

A Conversation with Sarah Beth Brewer
Sarah Beth Brewer and her brother, Jacob Patton, are a new sibling duo that are making their way in the music industry. The duo grew up within a musical family but they did not pursue this passion until they were adults. As of current they have been working hard creating music, and pouring all they've got into this car...
Oct 07, 2024
103.5 The Light

Residential Real Estate and Railroad Impact
Tom Springer has been a practicing attorney in Madisonville, Kentucky for two and a half decades. He handles legal cases that surround personal injury, real estate, and more. Join Law Talk, it airs Friday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. This week's program focuses on residential real estate from both a residential and comm...
Mar 21, 2025

Jesus Asks Episode 100
Join Christy Anglin and Steve Keist each Thursday afternoon from 4-5 p.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and online with WTTLradio.com. It's one hour of blending politics and religion and highlighting critical issues going on in our world. This is episode 100 since the program first aired in Madisonville! Listen back to this we...
Mar 20, 2025

North falls, Kentucky balls, and we love fielding phone calls
On this episode of Sports Nutz, Dustton and Trevor recap the 2nd Region Boys Championship game. They also get into Kentucky basketball and talk about the NCAA basketball tournament. You can listen to Sports Nutz every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and WTTLradio.com. Listen to this week's program below!
Mar 20, 2025
Country Music News

Dolly Parton Reveals That She Has "Not Stopped Crying" Since Opry Tribute to Late Husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton has shared her feelings about the emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, that took place at the end of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary special. The event came to a stirring finish as the Opry stage was filled with country...
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Chase Rice Is On A Mission To Get His Music Heard With A New Album On The Way
In a new interview with People, Chase Rice reflects on his desire to take a step forward in his music career. In early March, the 39-year-old country star surprise released a three-song EP, Live From Chief's, which includes standout covers of Eric Chur...
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Margo Price Reflects On Her Sobriety Journey, "I Just Feel Really Happy"
In a new interview with People, Margo Price credits her sobriety with bringing her clarity and creativity, which has led to a more productive personal and professional life. "I played at Willie [Nelson's] ranch last night. I was there until 12:30 [in t...
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Pop Music News

Dolly Parton Reveals That She Has "Not Stopped Crying" Since Opry Tribute to Late Husband Carl Dean
Dolly Parton has shared her feelings about the emotional tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, that took place at the end of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary special. The event came to a stirring finish as the Opry stage was filled with country...
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Charley Crockett And Leon Bridges Announce “The Crooner & The Cowboy” Joint Tour
Texas musicians Charley Crockett and Leon Bridges will embark on a joint tour together dubbed, The Crooner and the Cowboy. The jaunt begins with a high-profile performance at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 5, and ramps up again in late Augus...
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Dead And Company Honor Phil Lesh During Las Vegas Sphere Performance
Dead and Company honored the late Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, by performing his signature song, "Box of Rain," at Las Vegas' Sphere on Saturday (March 22) during their first weekend back at the state-of-the-art venue. The tribute was le...
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