Two public meetings on data centers are in the books. The city of Madisonville had the first one last week and the county had one on Monday evening. Residents shared their thoughts and concerns. No formal decisions have been made. Some think the issue breaks down along party lines. Those opposing data centers poin...

The mayor of Madisonville is being honored for showing outstanding leadership, vision, and dedication to the growth and support of aviation in Kentucky. Kevin Cotton has been presented with the Legacy Award from the Kentucky Association of Aviation. It was a trespassing complaint that brought the MPD to a Whiltshire Dr...

When a cop who knows a moped operator has no license, you know what's next. When James Stafford was pulled over, he admitted he had no license. A search of his vehicle though, produced marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Stafford was placed under arrest. A vehicle at night with just one headlight is likely to be stop...

Cheryl Roberts Hallyburton, 73, of Madisonville, Kentucky, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. Born in Giessen, Germany, Cheryl made her home in Madisonville, Kentucky, for many years before spending her final months in Lexington, Kentucky. Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Dougl...

Anna Marie Skaggs Thompson, 67, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on March 23, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Lula Huddleston Skaggs and James Skaggs. She loved being a homemaker and always enjoyed horses. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family....

Nicholas Jordan Bean, 32, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on October 23, 1994, in Madisonville, KY, to Amy Hudson and Dewayne Bean. He was employed as a machinist for General Electric. He was an avid UK Basketball fan and was a ver...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for 1-hour of local news talk and discussions! We're just over one week from elections and the campaign trail continues for local candidates. Charlie Beshears, a candidate running for re-election for Hopkins County Magistrate: District 6 joined the program to answer questions. Listen below...

On Coalfield Comments this week, Trevor interviews Ronnie Noel (4th District Magistrate Candidate) and Billy Parrish (5th District Magistrate Candidate) to discuss their political campaigns. He also had Teresa Childress Lutz in to talk about the annual "Gospel Music Extravaganza coming up October 23rd and 24th. Li...

The seat for Madisonville Mayor is once again on the line this November as candidates Jacob Adams and Kevin Cotton go back-and-forth with a Q & A on a 30-minute special extension of Coalfield Comments this week below!

The Indy Car Series races at the Nashville Superspeedway this weekend! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2x-Indy Car Champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner, Will Power, ahead of this Sunday's race. Listen back to their conversation below!

We had a successful Madcon again! Year two was a lot of fun and we made new memories. Thank you to all attendees, vendors, and sponsors!

Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker hosted this years 2025 Noon Kiwanis Christmas Parade coverage, presented by Madisonville Garage Doors and Atmos Energy. Listen to this years festivities below! You can also go back and watch it all on our 106.9 Facebook page!

This Veterans Day, we're coming together as a community to celebrate the brave men and women who've served our country at Salute to Service! 🎖 📅 Sunday, November 8 | 12:30-1:30 PM 📍 Downtown Madisonville - live from the WTTL / Nash 104.9 studios during the Veterans Parade Enjoy patriotic music by Ray Ligon Gr...

The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway the weekend of July 18-19 is fast approaching! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2-time Indy Car Champion and 2-time Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, who returns to his home city to try for his third win of the 2026 season. Listen to the i...

For the link to our Facebook live during the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, please go the link below!

Answers to our previous conversations are found in today's episode of Law Talk, with Tom Springer. Arbitration, mediation, and dispute resolutions are huge factors in law and sometimes the amount of money owed doesn't always become reality when the dust has settled. Listen back to this week's program below!

Join Sports Nutz, every Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. with Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker! Recapping week 10 high school football and previewing the games ahead!

Join the guys for one hour of local sports talk in the tri-county! This week, Ryan Lemond of KSR joins the program to talk about the Cats' run to success. Listen below for high school discussions and what Ryan has to say!

Country music's biggest stars came together in Nashville to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton during a special two-hour television event. ...

Meg Stalter is exploring her musical interests beyond pop, and country music could be part of her next chapter. During a backstage interview at the Gr...

Taylor Swift made history on October 26, becoming the youngest person inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36. The ceremony, he...

Animated films have become a major force on the Top Soundtracks chart, with five movies holding the longest-running No. 1 albums in the chart's histor...

Country music's biggest stars came together in Nashville to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton during a special two-hour television event. ...

Taylor Swift made history on October 26, becoming the youngest person inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36. The ceremony, he...