Local News

Kentucky Real ID enforcement date this week
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Cloudy and 62. The new city budget will be the center of attention at this week's Madisonville City Council meeting. It will include Mayor Kevin Cotton's thoughts about the spending plan. The city hall meeting begins at 4:30. It can be seen on the city's Facebook page. The Madisonville Fi...
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Rehab road project to impact Saturday motorists in Madisonville
This is Boyce Tate. Today: There's a 60 percent rain chance with a high of 77. Madisonville is a member of Tree City U-S-A. The program provides direction, assistance and national recognition for member communities. Mayor Kevin Cotton says Madisonville is working to have a healthy, sustainable urban forestry progra...
May 02, 2025

Recent flooding in Dawson impacting rebuilding efforts
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 79 The Hopkins County Disaster Recovery Center is at 6-05 East Arch Street. FEMA representatives will be explaining available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. Representatives from the Kentucky Office ...
May 01, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

John Robert Heflin, 78
Obituary John Robert "Bobby" Heflin, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on September 26, 1946, in Beulah, KY to the late Deloma Brown Deaton and Burtis Marvin Heflin. Bobby was a United States Army Veteran and retired as a mechanic at JD Chevron in Madisonvill...
May 04, 2025

Christopher Michael Ray Walker, 56
Obituary Christopher Michael Ray Walker, 56, of Slaughters, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born on August 13, 1968, in Henderson, KY to the late Alvie Sue Rich Adams and Carlos Walker. Michael was a United States Navy Veteran and he retired ...
May 02, 2025

Kelly Ann Collins Sanders, 56
Obituary Kelly Ann Collins Sanders, 56, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN. She was born on June 27, 1968, in Madisonville, KY, to Velda Jane Fairchild Collins and the late Bobbie Doyle Collins, Sr. She was employed as a Registered Nurse for Ba...
May 01, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, May 5, 2025
Join Coalfield Comments Monday morning's from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and online with wttlradio.com. This week's program included conversations with Jacklyn Rideout, EMS Paramedic Program Director, and Luci Bess, Events Coordinator with the City of Madisonville. Listen to both interviews below!
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Coalfield Comments, April 28, 2025
Learn about issues and community events going on in Madisonville and Hopkins County Monday mornings from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM through Coalfield Comments. Join Trevor Rice, as he interviews leaders in our community. Joining this week's program is a sibling duo who help the Hopkins County Weather Facebook page,...
Apr 28, 2025

Coalfield Comments, April 21, 2025
Join Trevor Rice Monday morning's for Coalfield Comments from 8-9 a.m.! He welcomes in guests to highlight what's going on in our local communities. On this week's program, he invited Karen Solise, the president of the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce to discuss how her and the chamber help local businesses. He also ...
Apr 21, 2025
106.9 WTTL

Update on the Hopkins County Humane Society after EF1 tornado damage
Trevor Rice went out to the Hopkins County Humane Society on Thursday to see the work going on after the facility suffered significant damages due to the recent tornado that came through Madisonville. The Humane Society says it's currently housing 28 dogs still in the back end of the building. If you'd like to adopt an...
Apr 18, 2025

2025 Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour
Head to any of the below sponsors in Madisonville and make sure you're getting registered for the 2025 Madisonville Garage Doors Holiday World Summer Tour! 1000 Margaret Ct, Madisonville, KY 42431 648 S Main St, Madisonville, KY 42431 31 N Seminary St, Madisonville, KY 42431
Apr 15, 2025

WTTL becomes a McLean County Flood Relief Drop-off
106.9 WTTL, 103.5 The Light, and NASH 104.9, have become a drop-off location for several items to aid McLean County residents due to the recent flooding. Flood waters from the Green River will crest Monday, April 14, with around sixty percent of the county under water. Listen to the interview with Jalen Daugherty, who ...
Apr 14, 2025
Nash 104.9

WTTL becomes a McLean County Flood Relief Drop-off
106.9 WTTL, 103.5 The Light, and NASH 104.9, have become a drop-off location for several items to aid McLean County residents due to the recent flooding. Flood waters from the Green River will crest Monday, April 14, with around sixty percent of the county under water. Listen to the interview with Jalen Daugherty, who ...
Apr 14, 2025

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
103.5 The Light

Monday Morning in Madisonville, May 5, 2025
Each Monday, join Deputy City Administrator, Brad Long, and Madisonville Mayor, Kevin Cotton, who highlight and show case things and events going on within the city of Madisonville. Listen to to the May 5 edition of this program below! Shows air at 7:30 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and online with wttlradio.com.
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Coalfield Comments, May 5, 2025
Join Coalfield Comments Monday morning's from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and online with wttlradio.com. This week's program included conversations with Jacklyn Rideout, EMS Paramedic Program Director, and Luci Bess, Events Coordinator with the City of Madisonville. Listen to both interviews below!
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PIP and how the court of appeals works
Join Tom Springer of Springer Law Firm each Friday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. for Law Talk! Episode 17 focuses on PIP cases, as well as how the appealing process in court works. Be informed and educated about our law and court system by tuning into Law Talk each Friday. Listen to episode 17 below!
May 02, 2025
Country Music News

Dasha Named Amazon's Newest Breakthrough Artist, Covers Gretchen Wilson's "Here For The Party"
Dasha has been named as Amazon Music's next Breakthrough Artist, joining prestigious past honorees Chappell Roan, Bailey Zimmerman, and Nate Smith. The service is promoting her with the release of an Amazon Music Original studio version of her cover of...
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Eric Church Shares Insight Into His Inventive New Album, 'Evangeline Vs. The Machine'
Eric Church released his eighth studio album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, on Friday (May 2), and the eight tracks on the record showcase the country superstar's imaginative approach to his music with an unconventional blend of strings, horns, and a cho...
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Dolly Parton Admits She's Still "Very Emotional" About Late Husband Carl Dean
During a recent appearance on Today, Dolly Parton recounted her emotional experience after attending a parade at Dollywood following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. Reflecting on a heartwarming encounter with a young fan during the parade...
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Pop Music News

Dolly Parton Admits She's Still "Very Emotional" About Late Husband Carl Dean
During a recent appearance on Today, Dolly Parton recounted her emotional experience after attending a parade at Dollywood following the recent passing of her husband, Carl Dean. Reflecting on a heartwarming encounter with a young fan during the parade...
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Reba McEntire Thanks Her Fans For Her Legendary Music Career
Reba McEntire has been one of the top female country stars since the '80s, but she realizes she wouldn't be anywhere without the support of her dedicated fans. In the new Variety cover feature on McEntire as part of their Power Of Women Nashville issue...
May 01, 2025

Barbra Streisand's New Duets Album Features Collaborations With Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Ariana Grande And Mariah Carey, And More
Barbra Streisand's upcoming album, The Secret of Life: Partners, Volume Two, features duets with Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Sting, Hozier, Laufey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Josh Groban, Seal, and a track featuring both Mariah Carey and Arian...
May 01, 2025