Local News

FEMA crews will be in Hopkins County
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 84. Hopkins County residents will begin to notice FEMA crews. Governor Andy Beshear says he is grateful that the president and Homeland Security approved Individual Assistance for the first 13 counties affected by this month's floods. Hopkins County is included that that first...
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Disaster Relief Kentucky aiding local residents
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 85. Part of the governor's request for a Major Disaster Declaration due to the April floods is being honored by the president. Congressman James Comer says this will enable Hopkins County residents affected by the flooding to receive reimbursement for essential expenses and serio...
Apr 28, 2025

Kentucky Red Cross to help flood victims
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Showers and 77 A sinkhole in Hopkins County is keeping the Transportation Cabinet busy. Happy Lane, also known as Kentucky 23-20, is blocked for one mile beginning at mile point zero. Crews are in the process of determing how to fix it. The Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation is helping p...
Apr 25, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Doyle Oakley, 84
Doyle Oakley Obituary Doyle Wayne Oakley,84, of Providence, KY passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Doyle was born on June 24, 1940, the son of the late Mr. Elmer Oakley and Mrs. Dorothy Margaret Hopper Oakley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia on September 1...
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Shirley Sue Vandiver Ramsey, 79
Shirley Ramsey Obituary Shirley Sue Vandiver Ramsey, 79 of Nortonville passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing. Born April 20, 1946, to the late Donald and Fannie (Clark) Vandiver of Nortonville. Shirley was a longstanding member of Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church in Nortonville. She en...
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Teresa Ann May Brown, 69
Obituary Teresa Ann May Brown, 69, of Crofton, KY, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born in Madisonville, KY, on September 25, 1955, to the late Benny Gene May and Martha Brown May. Teresa enjoyed working at Crofton Diner where her favorite part of the job was interacting with customers. She also worked a...
Apr 28, 2025
Coalfield Comments

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

Coalfield Comments, April 14, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, every Monday morning from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM! He brings in guest speakers to discuss key issues and happenings going on in our local communities. This week, he invited Dawson Springs Mayor, Jenny Sewell, in to discuss the recent floods and FEMA projects that are on going with their c...
Apr 14, 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, April 28, 2025
Learn about what's going on in the city of Madisonville through Monday Morning In Madisonville! A show that airs Monday mornings from 7:30-8 a.m. Join your host, Brad Long, along with Mayor Kevin Cotton, as they discuss events and headlines exiting the previous weekend and what the week ahead has in store. This week's ...
Apr 28, 2025

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

Knowing your rights in a workers compensation case
Do you know your rights when it comes to a workers compensation case? Well, on episode 16 of Law Talk, Tom Springer focuses on that very question. He answers questions that might be on your mind before you even see an attorney. Law Talk airs Friday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m. Listen to this week's program below!
Apr 25, 2025
Country Music News

Scotty McCreery And Dustin Lynch Announce Two For The Road Tour
On Monday (April 28), Scotty McCreery and Dustin Lynch announced the dates and details of their joint co-headlining Two For The Road Tour. The 12-date run is set to kick off on November 6 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Michigan, and conclude on D...
Apr 29, 2025

Shaboozey Announces 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour Dates
On Monday (April 28), Shaboozey announced the dates and details of his 2025 Great American Roadshow Tour. The 12-date run is scheduled to kick off on September 22 in Indianapolis, and will hit various cities across the United States, including Detroit,...
Apr 29, 2025

Gretchen Wilson Goes on 'The Road' With CBS Music Competition Show
Gretchen Wilson will play a pivotal role in CBS's upcoming music competition show, The Road. This series, created by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, features aspiring musical acts touring with headliner Keith Urban. Scheduled for a fall debut, The R...
Apr 29, 2025
Pop Music News

Lana Del Rey Sings About Kissing Morgan Wallen, Covers Tammy Wynette And John Denver During Stagecoach Debut
Lana Del Rey's highly-anticipated "very special country set" in the Palomino tent at Stagecoach on Friday night (April 25) featured nods to music icons like Tammy Wynette - with a cover of "Stand By Your Man" - and John Denver during her 65-minute perf...
Apr 28, 2025

Bruce Springsteen Plays With John Fogerty, Tom Morello, And Smokey Robinson During American Music Honors Event
The American Music Honors, an annual event hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center at Monmouth University in New Jersey, recognized Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, and Joe Ely at this year's ceremony. All honor...
Apr 28, 2025

Soundgarden, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast Lead Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2025 Class
On Sunday night (April 27), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for the class of 2025. Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes will be inducted in the performer category. S...
Apr 28, 2025