Local News

Cram the Cruiser event in Hanson
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 93. In the business world, it's generally believed that the more people you know, the better. That's why the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development Corporation, and Tourist and Convention Commission is hosting another Small Business Roundtable. It's this m...
Jul 25, 2025

Housing crisis impacting Hopkins County
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 94. Nighttime work on a 5-mile section of I-69 in Madisonville continues. The milling and paving is from mile point 113 to 118. The job is not expected to be finished until the end of the month. The crew is working a 12-hour shift beginning at 6 PM. The city of Madisonvill...
Jul 24, 2025

Hopkins County Humane Society to be demolished
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 94. All of the state police posts are involved in a drug operation they are calling Operation Summer Heat. It's resulted in almost 200 arrests. The investigation is still active, and additional arrests are anticipated. Post 2 in Nortonville is reporting 21 arrests. Drug overdo...
Jul 23, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

William Franklin Hook, 85
Obituary William "Pete" Franklin Hook, 85, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on November 14, 1939, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Anna Mae Dexter Hook and William Herman Hook. He formerly worked at Versnick Manufacturing, Muf...
Jul 24, 2025

Ruth Jacinto Ferrell, 81
Obituary Ruth Jacinto Ferrell, 81, of Dawson Springs, KY, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on February 29, 1944, in Chicago, IL, to the late Josefine and Ireno Jacinto. She was formerly employed by Nabisco and Keebler Cookie Company...
Jul 24, 2025

Pamela Kay Lane, 74
Obituary Pamela Kay Lane, 74, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at her home. She was born on March 14, 1951, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Mae Lane Daugherty and Richard Lane. She was a hairdresser for fifty years. She enjoyed crafts and gardening. Her greatest joy was spending time with he...
Jul 23, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, July 21, 2025
Join Trevor Rice each Monday morning from 8-9 a.m. for the latest in Madisonville and Hopkins County conversations! With the housing crisis in Hopkins County, many contractors and developers are looking at the growth of Madisonville as a place that could see population increase. Sara Spencer, with Haven Realty, and Cha...
Jul 21, 2025

Coalfield Comments, July 14, 2025
Stay informed of what's going on in Madisonville, Hopkins County, and our surrounding communities with Coalfield Comments! Join Trevor Rice for this one hour program that airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m. every week. Here's who joined this week's program! Jennifer Daves- Public Relations Director with the City of Madisonvill...
Jul 14, 2025

Coalfield Comments, July 7, 2025
It was a busy hour on Coalfield Comments! Host, Trevor Rice, was joined by Steven Ray, with the Hopkins County Genealogical Society to talk about upcoming events in the third quarter of programming in 2025. Also, Kentucky State Senator, Robby Mills, discussed the "Big Beautiful Bill," the I-69 road project in...
Jul 07, 2025
106.9 WTTL
Holiday World Summer Tour @ The Weeping Willow!
Jul 25, 2025

Madisonville Gun Company WTTL Remote!
Jul 20, 2025

Holiday World Summer Tour at Knight's Technologies
Each Friday, join Trevor Rice for the Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour! Check out photos and listen back to his conversations with George, owner of Knight's Technologies on South Main St. in Madisonville, Kentucky.
Jul 18, 2025
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Madisonville Gun Company WTTL Remote!
Jul 20, 2025

5th Annual WTTL Karaoke Contest
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...
Jul 18, 2025

WTTL at 4th Fest 2025
106.9 WTTL, NASH 104.9, and 103.5 The Light were at 4th Fest 2025! Check out photos, listen to our broadcasts, and see vlog scenes from the largest outdoor music festival in western Kentucky!
Jul 07, 2025
103.5 The Light

Learning all about terms through warrants discussion
Want to learn about our Kentucky laws? Join Tom Springer, of Springer Law Firm! Law Talk airs Friday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. and is an educational tool for listeners to engage and listen in on how law impacts them, so that they know their rights. This week's episode focus on the topic of warrants. Listen to episode...
Jul 25, 2025

Jesus Asks, Episode 118
Kris and Heather Page fill in again this week on "Jesus Asks: Are You Listening?" Join their Grace Life Church service. They're dedicated to showing love to people, and changing lives through teaching the bible with understanding so that it can be practically applied in everyday life. Listen to their entire s...
Jul 25, 2025

The sky is the limit for Lady Storm basketball
Join Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker each Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. on 103.5 The Light! This week, Hopkins Central Lady Storm Basketball Coach, Phillip Cotton, Junior Braylee Marsh, and Freshman BriNiyah Dulin, joined the program. Listen back to the show below!
Jul 24, 2025
Country Music News

Hudson Westbrook Makes Emotional Debut At The Grand Ole Opry
Hudson Westbrook made an impressive Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (July 22), delivering a three-song set that earned the 20-year-old rising country star a standing ovation. The Texas native captivated listeners with "Take Your Time," the emotio...
Jul 25, 2025

Asleep At the Wheel Share Video For Title Track To Forthcoming Album, 'Riding High In Texas,' Featuring Billy Strings
On Wednesday (July 23), Asleep at the Wheel, released a music video for the title track of their upcoming album, Riding High In Texas, featuring vocals by fiddle player Ian Stewart and guest guitarist Billy Strings. The song, a reinterpretation of Pete...
Jul 25, 2025

Post Malone's Ex-Fiancée Drops Case Seeking Primary Custody Of Their Daughter
Post Malone's ex-fiancée, Hee Sung "Jamie" Park, has dropped her California court petition for custody of their three-year-old daughter. Park has also agreed not to refile, though custody disputes may continue in Utah where Malone filed a separate case...
Jul 25, 2025
Pop Music News

Exhibit Focused On Bob Dylan's Early Years, 'How Many Roads,' Opening At New York University
The traveling exhibition from Tulsa's Bob Dylan Center titled, How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and His Changing Times, 1961-1964, will be displayed at New York University's Gallatin Galleries from August 15 to October 15. The exhibit delves into Dylan's tran...
Jul 24, 2025

Billy Joel Shares First Public Health Update Following His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, Billy Joel opened up about his health issues for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain disorder. "I feel fine," the 76-year-old singer told the host, while adding, "My balance...
Jul 22, 2025

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, "Kodachrome," After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take requests, but I'll do some of it for $20," Simon replied. I...
Jul 21, 2025