Hopkins County is planning a special 9-11 Commemoration at the historic courthouse. That was Teri Whitfield. Those attending are asked to bring lawn chairs. The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a reckless driver who disregarded a stop sign. Alexis Santamaria was stopped on North Kentucky. When it was ...

The Madisonville police are reporting the result of their investigation of a Nortonville man in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material. It was determined that Cody Matheny was in possession of multiple child sexual abuse files, in which ten videos depicted children under the age of 12. Matheny was transported to t...

Through its public assistance program, FEMA is announcing funds for recovery and mitigation projects stemming from severe storms, flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes 4.6 million to Baptist Health Madisonville for emergency protective measures. This funding is part of more than 2 billion dollars that FEMA ...

David Link, born November 20, 1946, in Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026, at the age of 79. David was born and raised in Michigan before moving to Kentucky in pursuit of work and a new chapter in his life. He proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. Following his milit...

Edward Allen Melton, 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at his home. He was born on August 5, 1947, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Obert and Nora Melton. He retired as a Chaplain at Eddyville Prison, (The Farm). He loved spending time with his great grandchildren, watching Kentucky Wil...

Shannon Oakley, 74, of Madisonville, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026. Born in Madisonville to Lewis and Lucille Stanley, she was the ninth of ten children. A graduate of South Hopkins High School, Shannon was a cheerleader and played French horn in the band. She married Jack Whitfield, and together they had f...

Join Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk and comments concerning events happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Mahr Park Superintendent, Ashton Robinson, joined Trevor this morning to recap Madisonville Illuminated and discuss the Hay Bail Trail and Harvest Fest! Listen below!

Join Trevor Rice every Monday for 1-hour of news talk and comments on 103.5 The Light and WTTLradio.com! Coalfield Comments has been a tradition in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Listen to this week's conversations! Teri Whitfield, who discusses a special 9/11 ceremony at the old courthouse in Madisonville on Septemb...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for deep conversation about what's happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Today's episode holds interviews with Drew Harrington, General Manager at the Kentucky Sports Factory and City of Madisonville Engineer, Justin Lamb. Listen to both conversations 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!

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!

On this episode of Law Talk, we learn what you receive when concerning a workers compensation or personal injury case. Stay informed of what's going on with Kentucky law with a local attorney! Listen to Law Talk: Episode 71 below!

On this week of Sports Nutz, Trevor recapped week two of local high school sports, previewed week 3 and talked about the Madisonville North Hopkins vs Hopkins County Central high school game on Friday night.

Join Trevor Rice each week for 1-hour of local news talk and comments concerning events happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County! Mahr Park Superintendent, Ashton Robinson, joined Trevor this morning to recap Madisonville Illuminated and discuss the Hay Bail Trail and Harvest Fest! Listen below!

Dollywood is preparing a series of new permanent experiences celebrating Dolly Parton and her connection to the Smoky Mountains. In a recent park anno...

Dolly Parton's legacy is taking shape in cornfields across North America this fall, with 20 farms participating in the Get Lost With Dolly campaign. O...

Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being replaced after it was damaged just days after the country music legend's death at age 80. O...

Lionel Richie is back home and recovering after checking himself into a hospital following a weekend performance in St. Louis. A source close to the s...

The Ramones' 50th anniversary brought several generations of punk rock together in Los Angeles for a special tribute on August 30. At the official cel...

Dollywood is preparing a series of new permanent experiences celebrating Dolly Parton and her connection to the Smoky Mountains. In a recent park anno...