Local News

Kentucky Red Cross to help flood victims
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 77 A sinkhole in Hopkins County is keeping the Transportation Cabinet busy. Happy Lane, also known as Kentucky 23-20, is blocked for one mile beginning at mile point zero. Crews are in the process of determing how to fix it. The Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation is helping p...
11h ago

Dawson Springs hopeful for FEMA assistance
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 80. The American Red Cross is reaching out to flood victims to discuss their eligibility for financial assistance. If you are contacted please follow their instructions. If you did not receive a message, please visit the Red Cross website. You also need to know that ther...
Apr 24, 2025

Construction is underway on Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency Center in Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 80. The state is in the process of opening a second police training site for the convenience of law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth. The first class is underway at the M-P-D training facility on Nebo Road. Chief Steve Bryan says all is progressing well. (Clip in audio b...
Apr 23, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Carlos Errol Leet, 92
Carlos Errol Leet, 92, of Dalton, KY, passed away Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born February 26, 1933 in Crittenden County, KY to the late Carlos Franklin Leet and Lucy McDowell. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Leet and Wayne Leet; and his sister, Bet...
Apr 24, 2025

Debra "Debbie" Jean Dunn, 67
Debra "Debbie" Jean Dunn, age 67, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Dunn was born on December 20, 1957 in Madisonsville, KY to Rita Emery Offutt Corbitt and the late Sam Offutt. She was the owner and operator of Bold and Beautiful Hair Salon in Ilsley, KY and was ...
Apr 22, 2025

Janice D. Hibbs Pike, 73
Janice D. Hibbs Pike, 73, of Madisonville, KY passed away on April 17, 2025 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. She was born on June 20, 1951 in Madisonville, KY to the late Dexter and Virginia Hibbs Janice was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening, family time, yard sales, playing games on the inter...
Apr 22, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, April 21, 2025
Join Trevor Rice Monday morning's for Coalfield Comments from 8-9 a.m.! He welcomes in guests to highlight what's going on in our local communities. On this week's program, he invited Karen Solise, the president of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how her and the chamber help local businesses. He also ...
Apr 21, 2025

Coalfield Comments, April 14, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday morning from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM! He brings in guest speakers to discuss key issues and happenings going on in our local communities. This week, he invited Dawson Springs Mayor, Jenny Sewell, in to discuss the recent floods and FEMA projects that are on going with their c...
Apr 14, 2025

Coalfield Comments, April 7, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, for Coalfield Comments each Monday morning from 8-9 a.m.! He'll highlight the people and entities that make up our communities by diving deep into discussions that will inform listeners. On our first April 2025 show, we welcomed Katie Doran, Food & Beverage Manager at the Kentucky Sports Fac...
Apr 07, 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

Knowing your rights in a workers compensation case
Do you know your rights when it comes to a workers compensation case? Well, on episode 16 of Law Talk, Tom Springer focuses on that very question. He answers questions that might be on your mind before you even see an attorney. Law Talk airs Friday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. Listen to this week's program below!
11h ago

Jesus Asks, Episode 105
Join Kris and Heather Page this week for their Grace Life Church service. Both filled in for Christy and Steve on "Jesus Asks: Are You Listening?," which airs Thursday's from 4-5 p.m. Be enlightened with this week's program by listening below!
11h ago

Travis Perry enters the transfer portal, North shuts out Central in softball, and more
Join Sports Nutz! A one hour sports talk program that discusses athletics in the 6th and 7th districts, UK, U of L, WKU, and more. This week's episode focused a lot on the North-Central softball game from Tuesday, and also went deep into the Travis Perry entering the transfer portal conversation. Listen back to this we...
Apr 24, 2025
Country Music News

Universal Music Nashville Rebrands As MCA
Universal Music Group has just unveiled the rebranding of its Nashville operations to Music Corporation of America (MCA). The rebrand is led by recently appointed President/CEO Mike Harris and CCO Dave Cobb, with MCA continuing to operate and support t...
Apr 25, 2025

Carrie Underwood Reunites With Make-A-Wish Foundation Child 17 Years Later, Donates $235K From Vegas Residency To Charity
During her final show of her Las Vegas residency on April 12, Carrie Underwood was reunited with Noel Miller, a Make-A-Wish recipient with a severe heart condition she first met 15 years ago. The country superstar also donated over $235,000 to the foun...
Apr 25, 2025

Morgan Wallen Claimed Post Malone Collaboration For His New Album After "I Had Some Help" Was Included On 'F-1 Trillion'
In a new interview clip featured on Spotify to promote his new album, Morgan Wallen discussed his collaboration with Post Malone on their just released track, "I Ain't Comin' Back." The country superstar revealed how the song ended up on his upcoming a...
Apr 25, 2025
Pop Music News

Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, And Kenney Jones Are Recording Songs For A New Faces Album
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that th...
Apr 25, 2025

Emmylou Harris, Jon Batiste, And More Set To Perform At Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala
The 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala will feature performances by country legend Emmylou Harris, R&B icon Eddie Floyd, and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens. The event will take place on Friday, May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Califo...
Apr 24, 2025

Carlos Santana Postpones Show After Being Hospitalized Due To Medical Emergency During Soundcheck
Carlos Santana was hospitalized following a medical emergency that occured during soundcheck ahead of his concert at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday (April 22). Doctors determined that the 77-year-old guitar legend was suffering from dehydrat...
Apr 24, 2025