Local News

New retail being addressed in Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 89. The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a driver who disregarded a stop sign and was in possession of synthetic drugs. Delilah Hughes agreed to a field sobriety test during the traffic stop that proved to the officer that she was impaired due to illicit drug use...
Jul 18, 2025

Lawsuits being filed against local Madisonville restaurant
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny with a chance of showers and 93. In Hopkins County, lawsuits are being filed against the Mexican restaurant that is linked to 23 cases of Giardia (gee-AR-dee-uh). The number of cases is expected to increase at the El Tapatio (tah-puh-TEE-oh) restaurant. The health department says ot...
Jul 17, 2025

Special purpose vehicles to be on Hopkins County roads
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 90 In Hopkins County, the health department says the Giardia (gee-AR-dee-uh) outbreak has a connection with the El Tapatio (tah-puh-TEE-oh) restaurant. There are 24 confirmed cases. There appears to be a temperature problem with the walk-in refrigerator. Hand washing is ...
Jul 16, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Misty Michelle Littlepage, 57
Central City - Misty Michelle Littlepage, 57, of Central City, died Friday, July 18, 2025, at 5:35p.m. at her residence in Central City. Mrs. Littlepage was born October 23, 1967 in Muhlenberg County. She loved her grandchildren, playing bingo, line dancing, her dog Luna, and spending time with her husband David. She i...
17h ago

Ray Fowler, 81
Ray Fowler Obituary Ray Fowler, 81, of Providence, KY passed away at his home on the morning of July 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Mr. Fowler was born in Morganfield, KY on March 27, 1944, the son of the late Mr. Austin Fowler and Mrs. Iva Bebout Fowler. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark B. Fowler and his...
Jul 16, 2025

Laila E. Moore Coleman, 83
Obituary Laila E. Moore Coleman, 83, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. She was born on June 10, 1942, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Imogene P. Parker Moore and O.B. Moore, Sr. She was formerly employed as a salesclerk for JCPenney. She enjoye...
Jul 16, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, July 14, 2025
Stay informed of what's going on in Madisonville, Hopkins County, and our surrounding communities with Coalfield Comments! Join Trevor Rice for this one hour program that airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m. every week. Here's who joined this week's program! Jennifer Daves- Public Relations Director with the City of Madisonvill...
Jul 14, 2025

Coalfield Comments, July 7, 2025
It was a busy hour on Coalfield Comments! Host, Trevor Rice, was joined by Steven Ray, with the Hopkins County Genealogical Society to talk about upcoming events in the third quarter of programming in 2025. Also, Kentucky State Senator, Robby Mills, discussed the "Big Beautiful Bill," the I-69 road project in...
Jul 07, 2025

Coalfield Comments, June 30, 2025
It was another informative hour of content on Coalfield Comments. Trevor discussed everything going on in the City of Madisonville with Administrator, Rob Saint. He also had WTTL intern, Scott Schmitz, on the program to talk about the transition program the military provides for soldiers. Listen to the program every Mo...
Jun 30, 2025
106.9 WTTL

Holiday World Summer Tour at Knight's Technologies
Each Friday, join Trevor Rice for the Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour! Check out photos and listen back to his conversations with George, owner of Knight's Technologies on South Main St. in Madisonville, Kentucky.
Jul 18, 2025

5th Annual WTTL Karaoke Contest
5th ANNUAL WTTL KARAOKE CONTEST! Contest schedule: Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8 @ 7 P.M. (EACH NIGHT!) -Winners receive a free t-shirt, medal, $50, and will compete in the finals free of charge to the fair Finals: Saturday, August 9 @ 7 P.M. -Winner will receive a trophy, recording session with Steve Baker, and gr...
Jul 18, 2025
Nash 104.9

5th Annual WTTL Karaoke Contest
5th ANNUAL WTTL KARAOKE CONTEST! Contest schedule: Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8 @ 7 P.M. (EACH NIGHT!) -Winners receive a free t-shirt, medal, $50, and will compete in the finals free of charge to the fair Finals: Saturday, August 9 @ 7 P.M. -Winner will receive a trophy, recording session with Steve Baker, and gr...
Jul 18, 2025

WTTL at 4th Fest 2025
106.9 WTTL, NASH 104.9, and 103.5 The Light were at 4th Fest 2025! Check out photos, listen to our broadcasts, and see vlog scenes from the largest outdoor music festival in western Kentucky!
Jul 07, 2025
103.5 The Light

Law through the words of a police officer
Learn about law and how it could impact your case through Law Talk, with your host, Tom Springer! Every Friday morning from 5-5:30 a.m. Tom will discuss his experiences throughout his two and a half decades of law practice. He'll interview and welcome guests to get their take on how our legal system works in the Common...
Jul 18, 2025

5th Annual WTTL Karaoke Contest
5th ANNUAL WTTL KARAOKE CONTEST! Contest schedule: Monday, August 4-Friday, August 8 @ 7 P.M. (EACH NIGHT!) -Winners receive a free t-shirt, medal, $50, and will compete in the finals free of charge to the fair Finals: Saturday, August 9 @ 7 P.M. -Winner will receive a trophy, recording session with Steve Baker, and gr...
Jul 18, 2025

Jesus Asks, Episode 117
Join Christy Anglin and Steve Keist for "Jesus Asks, Are You Listening?!" The one hour program airs each Thursday from 4-5 p.m. and can be heard on 103.5 The Light FM and online anywhere! WTTLradio.com. They welcome in special guests and dive into the latest in politics. They'll blend words of encouragement a...
Jul 17, 2025
Country Music News

Trisha Yearwood's Songwriting Talents Featured Throughout Her Vulnerable New Album, 'The Mirror'
Trisha Yearwood steps into a new role as a songwriter with the July 18 release of her sixteenth studio album, The Mirror, which showcases her most personal songs yet. Despite lingering doubts about her songwriting abilities dating back to her college y...
7h ago

Russell Dickerson’s “Happen To Me,” And Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs’ “Backup Plan” Reach Country Airplay Top 10
Russell Dickerson's "Happen to Me" climbs four spots to reach No. 9 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart this week. The track was co-written by Jessie Jo Dillon, Chris LaCorte, and Chase McGill, with Dickerson co-producing it along with Josh Kerr and L...
7h ago

Miranda Lambert And Parker McCollum Announce 'Band Together Texas' Benefit Concert For Flood Victims
Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum have assembled a star-studded lineup of musicians and special guests to take part in the Band Together Texas benefit concert at Moody Center in Austin on August 17. The event will raise funds for those ...
7h ago
Pop Music News

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, "Kodachrome," After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take requests, but I'll do some of it for $20," Simon replied. I...
7h ago

Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, And Old Dominion Top List Of Performers At 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards
The 2025 Nashville Songwriter Awards is set to take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium on September 23. The event will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Trisha Yearwood, Old Dominion, Lukas Nelson, Jessie Jo Dillon, and others. The ceremony wil...
Jul 18, 2025

Steve Miller Band Cancel Remaining 2025 Tour Dates Due To Concerns About Extreme Weather
On Wednesday (July 16), the Steve Miller Band announced that they have canceled their entire 31-date 2025 North American tour due to increased weather disasters. The run of shows was scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Bethel, New York. "You make mus...
Jul 18, 2025