The FBI in Louisville and the Madisonville Police Department are reporting the arrest of a child predator on federal child sexual abuse charges. 24-year-old Aaron Lockman is from Corydon, Indiana. The investigation was tied to a former Kentucky school superintendent where the two exchanged child sexual abuse material. ...

The driver of a vehicle that failed to come to a complete stop is facing nine violations. During the traffic stop, it was found that Tyron Bowman had no auto insurance. The officer then located a tray with marijuana residue on it. He also located drug paraphernalia, and a prescription that was not in its original conta...

This is an important time for Leadership Hopkins County. The deadline from eligible, nonprofit organizations for community-based projects is quickly approaching. This Request for Proposals is designed to identify impactful projects that align with local needs and provide meaningful benefits. During the review proces...

Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Moore, 60, of Manitou, KY, passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on November 18, 1965, in Hopkins County, to Johnny Moore and the late Alma Baucum Travis. He is also preceded in death by two grandchildren, A.J. and Jakobie. Jeff w...

Mary Hancock Morris, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 21st, 2026, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing Home. She was born on May 10th, 1941 to J.C and Opal Hancock. Mary attended Nebo School. She continued her education, becoming an LPN, then an RN Mary gave of herself tirelessly, always putting the ne...

On Monday, August 17, 2026, James Lyle "Ted" Beck, our singular father, beloved husband to our mother, Papaw/Poppy to our children, bid us all farewell. In his own way and on his own time he passed quietly, with family at his side, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, Kentucky. Born on February 14, 19...

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!

Join Coalfield Comments with Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. Toby Roberts, Director at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts came onto the program this morning to discuss the 2026-27 season. Listen back to the interview 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!

Trevor was flying the ship solo today as he recapped week 1 high school football talking about the Maroons, Storm, and Trojans! Listen back to this week's program 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...

The City of Madisonville tackled a bunch of issues and topics on today's show. If you'd like to learn more about what's happening with our city concerning budgets, projects, planning, and more, then you need to tune in every Monday from 7:30-8 a.m.!

U.S. flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton following the country music icon's death at 80. President Donald Trump announced the t...

Beyonc paid tribute to Dolly Parton with a personal message celebrating the country music icon's artistry, humor, generosity and lasting influence. In...

Sabrina Carpenter is remembering Dolly Parton with a personal tribute centered on the time they spent together and the music they shared. In a message...

More than a decade after its original release, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj's Beauty and a Beat is enjoying a major second life around the world. The...

Barry Manilow canceled two performances from his Las Vegas residency after an earlier show was cut short because of technical difficulties. A statemen...

Janie Bradford Hobbs, the songwriter who helped shape some of Motown's earliest music, has died at 87. Her family announced that she died on August 21...