Local News

Drug overdose figures in the Commonwealth are dropping
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 84. The Hopkins County Schools have two new assistant superintendents. Both Dr. Ann Love and Jason Clark have been in education for 27-years. Clark's resume includes stints as principal of Browning Springs Middle School, and the assessment coordinator for Hopkins County. Love...
Jun 13, 2025

New location prime position for Hopkins County Sheriff's Department
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Partly Sunny and 88. The Madisonville police have the details about the arrest of an intoxicated man on a mini-golf course who had passed out. They say Julio Rivera was in possession of a T-H-C vape pen. Rivera was booked into the county jail on a Controlled Substance charge. A disturbanc...
Jun 12, 2025

New scam surfaces for Hopkins County residents
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Mostly Sunny and 85. An effort is underway in Madisonville to develop a community safety program. The objective is to raise awareness among school-aged children and senior citizens about the various risks and dangers associated with drugs. Keith May from Law Publications will be visiting ...
Jun 11, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Thomas Jeffry Evans, 58
Thomas Jeffry Evans September 11, 1966 - June 11, 2025 Dawson Springs, KY Thomas Jeffry Evans, age 58, of Dawson Springs, KY, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Mr. Evans was born on September 11, 1966 in Madisonville, KY to the late Thomas Allen Houston Evans and Agn...
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Anthony "Tony" Erwin Hunter, 69
Obituary Anthony "Tony" Erwin Hunter, 69, of Nortonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on September 25, 1955, in Pell City, AL, to the late Viola Marie Lee Hunter Hall and Erwin Hunter. he was a self-employed logger. He enjoyed hunting and f...
Jun 12, 2025

Harry Lee Davis, Jr., 79
Obituary Harry Lee Davis, Jr., 79, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. He was born on May 20, 1946, in Evansville, IN, to the late Ila Gifford Young and Harry Lee Davis, Sr. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the United States Army. He retired after twen...
Jun 12, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, June 9, 2025
It's an hour of news talk programming each Monday from 8-9 a.m. with Coalfield Comments on 103.5 The Light. Join Trevor Rice as he talks with community leaders and highlights events and happenings going on in our local communities. This week's program discusses the happenings at the Western Kentucky State Fair and an e...
Jun 09, 2025

Coalfield Comments, June 2, 2025
It was another full hour of discussions on Coalfield Comments, which airs Monday's from 8-9 a.m.! The Monday, June 2 edition of the program included: Jenna Jerger-Marketing Director for Health First Community Health Centers Brien Terry-Race Director for Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Race Listen to today's conversations below...
Jun 02, 2025

Coalfield Comments, May 19, 2025
Join Coalfield Comments and be informed of what's going on locally in Madisonville and our surrounding region! It's a one hour program that airs from 8-9 a.m. every Monday on 103.5 The Light FM and wttlradio.com! Here's who joined this week's program! Sanya Cunningham- Workforce Solutions (MCC) Richard Reynolds- Direct...
May 19, 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
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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

Jesus Asks, Episode 112
A show that enlightens, prays, and dives into the latest into politics and blends in a bit of scripture. Join Christy Anglin and Steve Keist Thursday's from 4-5 p.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and online with our stream, WTTLradio.com. Listen to this week's program below!
Jun 12, 2025

Murray baseball to College World Series and Dawson Springs 4x800 State Champs join the show
History is being made all around! Murray State baseball punches their spot at the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, and the Dawson Springs Panthers 4x800 track team won a state championship. It was the schools first state title in any sport and they were kind enough to join us at Silver Star Burgers for the show...
Jun 12, 2025

Coalfield Comments, June 9, 2025
It's an hour of news talk programming each Monday from 8-9 a.m. with Coalfield Comments on 103.5 The Light. Join Trevor Rice as he talks with community leaders and highlights events and happenings going on in our local communities. This week's program discusses the happenings at the Western Kentucky State Fair and an e...
Jun 09, 2025
Country Music News

Megan Moroney Says She's "Definitely In The Studio Working On The Next Album," Wants To Collaborate With Olivia Rodrigo
In a new interview with People, Megan Moroney revealed that she is currently working on new music, and expressed her desire to collaborate with Olivia Rodrigo. "I am definitely in the studio working on the next album," says the 27-year-old country star...
Jun 13, 2025

Tyler Childers Announces New Album, 'Snipe Hunter,' Shares Lead Single, "Nose On The Grindstone"
On Thursday (June 12), Tyler Childers announced the details of his new album, Snipe Hunter, which is produced by music legend Rick Rubin, and will be released on July 25th. The alt-country star also released the lead single from the project, "Nose on t...
Jun 13, 2025

Zach Bryan Shares New Version Of "Memphis; The Blues," Replacing John Moreland Duet After Social Media Spat
Zach Bryan has released a new version of his 2024 song, "Memphis; The Blues," featuring keyboard player J.R. Carroll. The updated rendition replaces John Moreland's original feature on the track, following an online war of words between Bryan and Morel...
Jun 13, 2025
Pop Music News

Sting Pays Tribute To Brian Wilson By Covering Beach Boys' "God Only Knows"
During his concert in Germany on Wednesday (June 11), Sting paid tribute to the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson, following the news that the music legend died earlier that day. Sting performed a solo, acoustic cover of the Pet Sounds classic, "God Only Knows,...
Jun 13, 2025

Dolly Parton's Newest Kendra Scott Jewelry Collection Inspired By Her Hit, "I Will Always Love You"
On Wednesday (June 11), Dolly Parton launched her second collaboration Kendra Scott's Austin, Texas-based jewelry brand, which draws inspiration from the country music icon's beloved 1974 hit, "I Will Always Love You." The 10 new styles that are part o...
Jun 12, 2025

The Rolling Stones Rumored To Be Working On New Album, With Tour Dates On The Horizon
After canceling their UK and European tour earlier this year due to scheduling conflicts, rumors began swirling that the Rolling Stones were back in the studio recording new material. Reports from The Sun confirm that the rock legends are working on a ...
Jun 12, 2025