A nonpartisan coalition of hemp industry advocates is glad to see a definition-fix that is described as a critical step toward regulatory clarity. The Hemp Industry and Farmers of America is expressing their thanks to the White House for producing it. The hemp industry is hoping Congress will build on it with addition...

In Hopkins County, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville is involved in a three-year construction and renovation program. The project includes 10 new operating rooms, renovations and expansion of the Mahr Cancer Center, and a new three-story medical office building at Mid Town Commons that will offer primary care, im...

In Hopkins County, the air is clear about chronic absenteeism and school attendance. Community members recently took part in a roundtable discussion that addressed attendance barriers. One of the purposes of the event was to reduce chronic absenteeism. Just for the record, it's against the law to run from a traffic s...

Amalee "Ann" Frederick Hampton, 93, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville. She was born on December 18, 1932, to the late Davis Frederick and Bonnie Villines Frederick. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband of 61...

Rickie Alan Curry Rickie Alan Curry, aged 75, of Evansville and formerly of Providence, departed this world on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Vincent in Evansville. Born at Cardwell Hospital in Providence on August 29, 1950, to the late Guy and Frances Curry, Rickie led a remarkable life filled with cherished memories...

Deborah Welch, 69, of Madisonville, KY, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 24, 1956, in Gary, IN to the late Arthur Ashby and Eleanor Dombrowski Ashby. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Danny Ashby and Lee Ashb...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday f0r 1-hour of local news talk and discussions on Coalfield Comments! This week, members from Teen Challenge came into the studio to discuss the opening of the Teen Challenge Thrift Store and to share their stories on Teen Challenge has helped them. Listen back to this emotional conversatio...

Join Coalfield Comments every Monday from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light FM and WTTLradio.com! Trevor had Jenna Jerger, Director of Marketing with Health First Community Health Center on this morning to discuss the Back to School Health and Wellness events happening this month! Also, 2-time Indy champ and 2-time Indy 500 ...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday from 8-9 a.m. for the latest in news and conversations surrounding Madisonville and Hopkins County! This week, Kentucky State Representative, Wade Williams, and Dawson Springs Mayor, Jenny Sewell, came onto the program to discuss budgets, events, and so much more! Listen below!

The Indy Car Series races at the Nashville Superspeedway this weekend! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2x-Indy Car Champion and 2018 Indy 500 winner, Will Power, ahead of this Sunday's race. Listen back to their conversation below!

We had a successful Madcon again! Year two was a lot of fun and we made new memories. Thank you to all attendees, vendors, and sponsors!

Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker hosted this years 2025 Noon Kiwanis Christmas Parade coverage, presented by Madisonville Garage Doors and Atmos Energy. Listen to this years festivities below! You can also go back and watch it all on our 106.9 Facebook page!

The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at the Nashville Superspeedway the weekend of July 18-19 is fast approaching! Trevor Rice had a phone interview with 2-time Indy Car Champion and 2-time Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden, who returns to his home city to try for his third win of the 2026 season. Listen to the i...

For the link to our Facebook live during the 2025 Veterans Day Parade, please go the link below!

Join Christy and Steve Keist every Thursday from 4-5 p.m. for the latest in political discussions all while blending words from the bible and scripture to tie it all together. Listen to this week's podcast and stay connected!

Join Trevor Rice and Dustton Walker on the Sports Nutz Summer Series, presented by Perry Cheek, State Farm Agent. This week, the guys had Central Head Baseball Coach, Austin Starks, on the program to discuss this past season as well as a look ahead to what he expects doing play-by-play from the Storm football program b...

Join Trevor Rice every Monday f0r 1-hour of local news talk and discussions on Coalfield Comments! This week, members from Teen Challenge came into the studio to discuss the opening of the Teen Challenge Thrift Store and to share their stories on Teen Challenge has helped them. Listen back to this emotional conversatio...

Questions continue to surround Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo's recent divorce after a public comment from the singer's daughter pushed back against online ...

Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown will headline the first LONGHAUL Festival when the new country music event launches in Australia in January 2027. Organ...

Morgan Wallen gave fans in Baltimore an early listen to his next single during a recent stadium show at M&T Bank Stadium. During the concert, Wall...

A new charity auction will give fans the opportunity to bid on a wide range of personal items that once belonged to Whitney Houston. The event, announ...

Phil Collins says the idea of making new music is still on his mind, even after years of health challenges. Speaking on the Sodajerker on Songwriting ...

Rush may be preparing for a major run of concerts in Las Vegas, with industry reports indicating that the band is in talks for a residency at the Sphe...