The governor is ordering all flags at state office buildings to be lowered to half staff to honor the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. He passed away on February 17th at the age of 84. Many of the hemp farmers across this country who invested millions of dollars in the new industry are facing financial ruin bec...

In Hopkins County, the annual State of the Cities and County Address is this morning at the Ballard Convention Center. Elected officials will focus on community progress, the challenges, and that decisions that are impacting businesses and families. The Madisonville police say the bicycle that was stolen twice this we...

The National Weather Service says the warm and unsettled weather pattern will bring on-and-off showers and some thunderstorms into early next week. A Kentucky industry that generates 330 million dollars annually and employs about 3-thousand people seems to be on life support. Hemp-derived gummies, oils and other produ...

Obituary James "Jim" Morgan Eaves, 64, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on December 29, 1961, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Montrella Sue Carroll Moore and Ernest Thurman Moore. His survivors include his wife of twenty-si...

Patricia Harris Obituary Patricia Ann Harris, 77, of Providence, KY, passed away on March 2, 2026 at Tradewater Health and Rehab in Dawson Springs, KY. She was born on August 28, 1948 in Lyon County, KY to the late Noble C. and Lettie P. Faughn Patricia was of the Catholic faith. She had worked as a CNA for a nursing h...

Barbara Jean Wilcox, 79, of Providence, KY passed away peacefully on Monday March 2, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mrs. Wilcox was born on December 11, 1946, at Cardwell Hospital in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Lester Wyatt and Mrs. Virginia Regina Gold Wyatt. Mrs. Wilcox wa...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for in depth conversations and thoughts on key issues happening in Madisonville and Hopkins County. Today's episode focuses on tourism and the importance of bringing in outsiders to Madisonville. The Madisonville Miners are looking for host families, make sure that you inquir...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light! Community driven conversations to keep you informed and connected. Guests this week included, Lisa Miller, who speaks about the West Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit, and Sharmari Parker from Christian Food Bank, who discusses the struggles many are facing w...

On this edition of Coalfield Comments with host, Trevor Rice, he delves into the closing of Sureway, which made news headlines last week. He also delves into Presidents Day and discusses the growth of Madisonville and what our current administration is doing to generate all of this momentum. It was announced that the t...

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!

Children across Hopkins County call in each year for our annual Ho Ho Hotline event, where they get to talk with Santa on the air! Listen below to this years conversations!

Check out the fun at the Dawson Springs Chamber of Commerce's Jingle and Mingle event!

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

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...

Join Christy and Steve Keist Thursday's for one hour of religious and political discussions impacting our country. They bring on special guests who share a love and appreciation of our lord and savior while being encouraging and uplifting with every impactful episode. Listen to episode 151 of "Jesus Asks, Are You ...

It's tax season! On this episode of Law Talk with host Tom Springer of Springer Law Firm, we learn about the struggles families have when facing a death. Taxes are never a comfortable subject, and we find out just how many troubles one can face. Learn more with episode 47 below!

On this week's show, Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker were courtside for a special 2+ hour Sports Nutz show talking everything in 2nd Region boys and girls hoops. Phone calls, interviews, and in depth conversations can be found on this edition of Sports Nutz, which was presented by Silver Star Burgers!

Country singer Megan Moroney brought a playful visual twist to late-night television with a recent performance of her song Medicine. During an appeara...

Festival season is already taking shape as a wide range of country, Americana, and bluegrass events confirm dates for 2026, from April through Septemb...

Festival season is already taking shape as a wide range of country, Americana, and bluegrass events confirm dates for 2026, from April through Septemb...

Three decades after its original debut, Sting's album Mercury Falling has returned with a new expanded digital edition that adds a deeper look at the ...

A new portrait featuring Elton John and his family is now on public display in London. The image, which includes his husband David Furnish and their t...

A new portrait featuring Elton John and his family is now on public display in London. The image, which includes his husband David Furnish and their t...