Some of the families of the inmates at the Hopkins County Jail are the target of a telephone scam. They are being told that their loved one can be released from jail if the family pays a certain amount of money. The jail wants you to know that this is not the way they operate. They say scammers often use fear to ca...

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...

Janet Sue McKnight Baggett, 79, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home. She was born on October 13, 1947, in Kanawha, WV, to the late Martha Elizabeth Creel McKnight and James Edgar McKnight. She enjoyed sewing and crafting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and g...

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....

Join Trevor Rice each Monday for 1-hour of news talk and commentary surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County! This week's guests were Hopkins County Judge Executive, Jack Whitfield, Woman's Club members Rhonda Clark and Tricia Noel, and Vice Commander, Jamie Mills, from the American Legion. Listen back to their inte...

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 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!

Join Trevor Rice each Monday for 1-hour of news talk and commentary surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County! This week's guests were Hopkins County Judge Executive, Jack Whitfield, Woman's Club members Rhonda Clark and Tricia Noel, and Vice Commander, Jamie Mills, from the American Legion. Listen back to their inte...

Join the City of Madisonville every Monday for 30 minutes of continuous discussions surrounding our community! A new VA clinic was recently added for our veterans! The city discusses that and more 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!

Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...

Kentucky bluegrass band The Creekers have released their second album, Follow the Sound, marking another milestone in their growing music career. Rele...

Australian country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is exploring the meaning of family traditions and personal identity with her fifth studio album, Tr...

Deep Purple has postponed two concerts in Germany after lead singer Ian Gillan was hospitalized following a medical emergency. The band confirmed on O...

Mariah Carey may finally be getting closer to releasing one of the most unexpected projects in her music catalog. During a Reddit Q&A on October 3...

KISS is giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the closing chapter of its touring career with a new two-part documentary, KISS: End of the Road, prem...