Local News

A tornado touch down confirmed north of Madisonville from Wednesday
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 60. Some long time Hopkins County residents are saying they cannot remember a flooding event like this. Dawson Springs is in unprecedented high water. There are dozens of closed roads.The governor has declared a state of emergency for the entire Commonwealth. Officials are warn...
14h ago

Hopkins County Humane Society temporarily closed
(MADISONVILLE, KY.) Wednesday evenings storm event that ripped through the entire state of Kentucky left many wondering what would happen. A majority of the region dealt with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings. It was the single most warned day since 2011. As a line of strong thunderstorms slid across western Ken...
Apr 04, 2025

Investigations lead to three Hopkins County drug trafficking arrests
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 78. Three Hopkins County drug traffickers are out of business, thanks to the work of the local vice-narcotics unit and the state police. The investigation lasted several months. Arrested this week were 48-year-old Steve Binnex of Hanson, 27-year-old Jacoor Stoom of Madisonvill...
Apr 04, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Ervin H. "Peewee" Gordon, Jr., 71
Ervin H. "Peewee" Gordon, Jr., 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born October 18, 1953, in Madisonville, KY to the late Ervin H. Gordon, Sr. and Virginia Morse Petitt". He was also preceded in death by his step-sons, Samuel T...
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Suezzette Delia Winstead Mann, 54
Suezzette Delia Winstead Mann, 54, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. She was born on August 10, 1970, in Heidelburg Germany, to Janet Emery Page and the late Carlos W. Winstead. She was a proud veteran of the United States Army. She loved puzzles, karate, diamond art, flower lego...
5h ago

Tommy Ray Fletcher, 77
Tommy Ray Fletcher, 77, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center in Newburgh, IN. He was born on May 11, 1947, in Craighead County, Lake City, Arkansas to the late Mazie Haynes Ipock and Edward Ipock. A proud American, Tommy graduated from Madisonville High Scho...
5h ago
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, April 7, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, for Coalfield Comments each Monday morning from 8-9 a.m.! He'll highlight the people and entities that make up our communities by diving deep into discussions that will inform listeners. On our first April 2025 show, we welcomed Katie Doran, Food & Beverage Manager at the Kentucky Sports Fac...
9h ago

Coalfield Comments, Mar. 31, 2025
A show based on tradition and understanding as we learn about different people who make up Hopkins County and the roles they play on the communities they live in, Coalfield Comments brings engaging conversations to help inform listeners. This week's guests included Steven Ray of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society ...
Mar 31, 2025

Coalfield Comments, Mar. 24, 2025
Learn and keep informed of what's going on in our community with Coalfield Comments! It's a one hour program that airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m. In segment one of this week's program, we had Tammy Hardy and Lauren Collins from the Hopkins County Job Expo. It's entering its 27th year since becoming its own one day show. Se...
Mar 24, 2025
106.9 WTTL

Have some fun with scenes from MadCon 2025 at the Parkway Plaza Mall
WTTL hosted our first ever, MadCon! It was so much and we got to see and meet so many faces out at the Parkway Plaza Mall for our March event! Trevor shows you through the hallway space where the convention was held. We had a cosplay contest, Magic: Commander tournament, panels, vendors, and so much more! Watch the vid...
Apr 01, 2025

A tour of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts for the production of The Little Mermaid
Ever been to the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville? Well, if you haven't, then take a tour with Trevor by watching the video below! He had a chance to visit the facility ahead of the Hopkins County Schools joint March 2025 production of "The Little Mermaid."
Apr 01, 2025

Monday Morning in Madisonville, Oct. 28th, 2024
This week's episode of Monday Morning in Madisonville brought the community up-to-date with insights from Mayor Kevin Cotton and Deputy City Administrator Brad Long. The discussion covered recent developments, upcoming events, and crucial updates on services impacting the Madisonville community. If you missed it, here'...
Oct 28, 2024
Nash 104.9

Have some fun with scenes from MadCon 2025 at the Parkway Plaza Mall
WTTL hosted our first ever, MadCon! It was so much and we got to see and meet so many faces out at the Parkway Plaza Mall for our March event! Trevor shows you through the hallway space where the convention was held. We had a cosplay contest, Magic: Commander tournament, panels, vendors, and so much more! Watch the vid...
Apr 01, 2025

A tour of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts for the production of The Little Mermaid
Ever been to the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts in Madisonville? Well, if you haven't, then take a tour with Trevor by watching the video below! He had a chance to visit the facility ahead of the Hopkins County Schools joint March 2025 production of "The Little Mermaid."
Apr 01, 2025

To The Moon by George Strait
Marty Brown has co-written a beautiful love song, To The Moon (Brown & Clark), recorded by George Strait off the Cowboys and Dreamers album. This could be the last love song ever to be released by country music legend George Strait. The King of Country Music dedicated this beautiful love song to his wife Norma of 5...
Nov 19, 2024
103.5 The Light

Coalfield Comments, April 7, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, for Coalfield Comments each Monday morning from 8-9 a.m.! He'll highlight the people and entities that make up our communities by diving deep into discussions that will inform listeners. On our first April 2025 show, we welcomed Katie Doran, Food & Beverage Manager at the Kentucky Sports Fac...
9h ago

Monday Morning in Madisonville, April 7, 2025
Join Brad Long and Madisonville Mayor, Kevin Cotton, every Monday from 7:30-8 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM! After the historic flooding events we had from last week's storms, the guys highlighted all the trouble spots going on in Madisonville and Hopkins County. This week, they invited Hopkins County Judge Executive, Jac...
9h ago

Mediation in Law and how cost effective it is
On episode 13 of Law Talk, your host, Tom Springer, dives into the discussion of mediation vs arbitration. He goes on to explain the reasoning for why mediation is good from both a cost and time perspective. You can listen to this week's program below! Visit springerlawky.com to see what cases Tom handles and how he ca...
Apr 04, 2025
Country Music News

Ned LeDoux Sings With His Father Chris On New Album, Revealing 'This Is The Last Thing That He Ever Recorded'
Ned LeDoux is featuring his late father Chris LeDoux on his just released new album, Safe Haven, 20 years after the passing of the country music star. The single, "One Hand in the Riggin'" features a vocal track from Chris that he recorded approximatel...
Apr 07, 2025

Lainey Wilson Shares Details Of Devlin 'Duck' Hodges' Proposal
Lainey Wilson shared details of her engagement to former NFL player, Devlin "Duck" Hodges, in a TikTok video shared by a Nashville TV station. The 32-year-old country superstar said that the surprise proposal took place at the historic George Jones est...
Apr 07, 2025

Brooks & Dunn’s Ronnie Dunn Leaves Stage During Encore In Indianapolis Due To Illness
During Brooks & Dunn's encore performance of their 1992 No. 1 hit, "Boot Scootin' Boogie," at Indianapolis' Gainbridge Fieldhouse on April 3, Ronnie Dunn abruptly exited the stage, leaving attendees concerned about his health. Radio host Matt Malon...
Apr 07, 2025
Pop Music News

Patti Smith Performs During Rally To Save Treasured New York City Park
Patti Smith performed at a rally in New York City on Tuesday (April 1) in an effort to preserve the Elizabeth Street Garden from being converted into an "urban oasis." The garden serves as a cherished sanctuary for the community but faces potential tra...
Apr 04, 2025

Jon Batiste Set To Receive Inaugural Ray Charles 'Architect Of Sound' Award At 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala
Jon Batiste will be honored with the inaugural Ray Charles "Architect of Sound" Award at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The award recognizes artists who embody Charles' pioneering impact on music, and it will be pre...
Apr 04, 2025

Dolly Parton Collaborates With Good American On Limited-Edition Collection 'Dolly's Joleans'
Dolly Parton has partnered with Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede's Good American brand to create a limited-edition collection called Dolly's Joleans, inspired by her signature country-glam style. The clothing features denim pieces adorned with rhineston...
Apr 02, 2025