Local News

New pain management clinic coming to Baptist Health Deaconess
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 84. A section of interstate highway in Madisonville is being improved. By the end of the week, the work should be done. The work is primarily between exits 114 and 116. In the interest of safety, the speed limit has been reduced to 55. Webster County needs school bus drivers...
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Drunk and reckless I-69 driver in jail
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 88. Work on I-69 in Madisonville is going to impact traffic through the end of the week. The left lane of both the north and southbound section will be blocked between Island Ford Road at the 116 mile marker and just south of Center Street. It's a 4 and a third mile long section...
Jun 04, 2025

Dawson Springs Panthers track team become state champions
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 88. The Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation is hoping many will take the time to complete the annual Wage & Workforce Survey. The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers would like to see manufacturers, logistics-distributors, and Kentucky energy compan...
Jun 03, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Eddie Ford, 81
Eddie Ford, 81, of Henderson, KY, formerly of Madisonville, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Heart to Heart Hospice in Evansville, IN. He was born December 4, 1943, in Evansville to the late Edward Ford and Helen Cates Ford. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Ford Kjell Stuen. Eddie was a member of Fi...
Jun 04, 2025

Wayne Oakley, 92
Wayne Oakley Obituary Wayne Oakley, 92, of Madisonville, KY passed away on May 29, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on April 27, 1933 in Dixon, KY to the late Homer E. and Delilah Oakley. Wayne was a member of Pritchett's Chapel in Madisonville. He had served in the United States Navy. He h...
Jun 02, 2025

Alice Lynn, 82
Alice Lynn Obituary Alice Lynn, 82, of Nebo, KY passed away on Friday May 30, 2025, at her home in Nebo with her family at her side. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 23, 1943. She is the daughter of the late Mr. Jesse Frank Buie and Mrs. Clara Bell Plemmons Buie. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen...
Jun 02, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, June 2, 2025
It was another full hour of discussions on Coalfield Comments, which airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m.! The Monday, June 2 edition of the program included: Jenna Jerger-Marketing Director for Health First Community Health Centers Brien Terry-Race Director for Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Race Listen to today's conversations below...
Jun 02, 2025

Coalfield Comments, May 19, 2025
Join Coalfield Comments and be informed of what's going on locally in Madisonville and our surrounding region! It's a one hour program that airs from 8-9 a.m. every Monday on 103.5 The Light FM and wttlradio.com! Here's who joined this week's program! Sanya Cunningham- Workforce Solutions (MCC) Richard Reynolds- Direct...
May 19, 2025

Coalfield Comments, May 12, 2025
It was a busy morning on Coalfield Comments as many guests were in studio! The Monday, May 12 edition of the program included interviews with: -Loman Scarbrough of the Hopkins County Sportsmen and Sportswomen Club -Jack Whitfield, Hopkins County Judge Executive -Dustin Potenza and Melissa Taylor of the Hopkins County H...
May 12, 2025
106.9 WTTL

Update on the Hopkins County Humane Society after EF1 tornado damage
Trevor Rice went out to the Hopkins County Humane Society on Thursday to see the work going on after the facility suffered significant damages due to the recent tornado that came through Madisonville. The Humane Society says it's currently housing 28 dogs still in the back end of the building. If you'd like to adopt an...
Apr 18, 2025

2025 Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour
Head to any of the below sponsors in Madisonville and make sure you're getting registered for the 2025 Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour! 1000 Margaret Ct, Madisonville, KY 42431 648 S Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431 31 N Seminary St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Apr 15, 2025

WTTL becomes a McLean County Flood Relief Drop-off
106.9 WTTL, 103.5 The Light, and NASH 104.9, have become a drop-off location for several items to aid McLean County residents due to the recent flooding. Flood waters from the Green River will crest Monday, April 14, with around sixty percent of the county under water. Listen to the interview with Jalen Daugherty, who ...
Apr 14, 2025
Nash 104.9

WTTL becomes a McLean County Flood Relief Drop-off
106.9 WTTL, 103.5 The Light, and NASH 104.9, have become a drop-off location for several items to aid McLean County residents due to the recent flooding. Flood waters from the Green River will crest Monday, April 14, with around sixty percent of the county under water. Listen to the interview with Jalen Daugherty, who ...
Apr 14, 2025

Have some fun with scenes from MadCon 2025 at the Parkway Plaza Mall
WTTL hosted our first ever, MadCon! It was so much and we got to see and meet so many faces out at the Parkway Plaza Mall for our March event! Trevor shows you through the hallway space where the convention was held. We had a cosplay contest, Magic: Commander tournament, panels, vendors, and so much more! Watch the vid...
Apr 01, 2025

A tour of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts for the production of The Little Mermaid
Ever been to the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville? Well, if you haven't, then take a tour with Trevor by watching the video below! He had a chance to visit the facility ahead of the Hopkins County Schools joint March 2025 production of "The Little Mermaid."
Apr 01, 2025
103.5 The Light

Jesus Asks, Episode 111
Mixing God and politics Thursday's on "Jesus Asks: Are You Listening?" with your hosts, Christy Anglin and Steve Keist. Every Thursday from 4-5 p.m., be informed of the latest with what's going on in local and national politics and how it ties into the word of the bible and scripture. Listen to episode 111 be...
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Dawson track are state champs, Murray advances, new hires at Central, and Storm baseball talk
On this edition of Sports Nutz, presented by Perry Cheek State Farm, Storm baseball head coach, Austin Starks, and soon to be senior, Guage Brasher, came onto the show to recap the 2025 season and talk about next year. Trevor and Dustton also delve into other breaking news stories that happened locally in the previous ...
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Coalfield Comments, June 2, 2025
It was another full hour of discussions on Coalfield Comments, which airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m.! The Monday, June 2 edition of the program included: Jenna Jerger-Marketing Director for Health First Community Health Centers Brien Terry-Race Director for Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Race Listen to today's conversations below...
Jun 02, 2025
Country Music News

ERNEST Hosts Second Harvest Benefit Show At The Ryman, Featuring Zach Top, Ashley Gorley and More
On Tuesday (June 3), ERNEST hosted Stars for Second Harvest at the Ryman Auditorium, a memorable evening of music and charity that celebrated Nashville's songwriting royalty while supporting a worthy cause. The intimate benefit concert featured a songw...
23h ago

Post Malone Planning On Opening The Largest Bar On Broadway In Nashville
Post Malone will soon have a significant presence in Nashville with the opening of his as-yet-unnamed bar, which will be the largest on Lower Broadway at 26,000 square feet. The crossover country superstar is partnering with TC Restaurant Group, known ...
23h ago

Carrie Underwood Unveils New Opry Microphone Stand To Celebrate Its 100th Birthday
As part of her two-night stand at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday (June 4), Carrie Underwood unveiled only the sixth microphone stand re-design in the Opry's 100-year history. The new look features a rhinestone-studded 100th anniversary microphone stand,...
23h ago
Pop Music News

George Jones' Widow Nancy Unveils Statue Of Country Music Icon In Nashville
During a ceremony on Tuesday (June 3), George Jones' widow, Nancy, helped unveil a statue of the country icon at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The event was attended by around 100 family, friends, and fans, with the 76-year-old Nancy expressing her joy...
23h ago

Johnny Cash Lyrics And Previously Unseen Diary Pages To Be Included In New Book
A new book titled, THE COMPLETE JOHNNY CASH: Lyrics from A Lifetime of Songwriting, will be published on October 14th. The 720-page book is priced at $60, and will feature a collection of "every lyric Johnny Cash wrote," along with personal writings, d...
23h ago

Billy Joel Instructs Howard Stern To Tell Fans "I'm Not Dying" After His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
On Tuesday's episode of The Howard Stern Show, the broadcaster shared a health update on his good friend, Billy Joel. The Piano Man instructed Stern to reassure his listening audience and relay the message that "I'm not dying!" following his recent bra...
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