Local News

West Noel Interceptor project coming along
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 91. The senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union, and Webster counties is disappointed with some legislators. Robby Mills says they are repeating a lie that has been completely rebutted by our hospitals and the Kentucky Hospital Association. He says both Deaconess Henders...
Jul 04, 2025

Kentucky's housing shortage being examined
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 89. In Providence, all water customers are under an advisory until further notice. The boil advisory was prompted by a water main break. The boil advisory requires residents to bring the water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, cooking, or or...
Jul 03, 2025

New laws go into effect this week
This is Boyce Tate. Today: Sunny and 87. The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a reckless driver. When Jose Arita was stopped at Hodge and Park, he had to be helped out of his Ford Fusion. He said he did not have his driver's license and that he had had 7 drinks. He was unable to complete the sobriet...
Jul 02, 2025
Local Area Obituaries

Mamie Georgia Miller, 80
Mamie Miller Obituary Mamie Georgia Miller, 80 of Hopkinsville passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Ridgewood Terrace Nursing in Madisonville. Born April 17, 1945, to the late Joseph Vernon and Dixie Burton (Ashmore) Eli. She was a long standing member of Pleasant Hill General Baptist Church in Nortonville. She e...
Jul 04, 2025

Andrew Karl Herring, 58
Andrew Herring Obituary Andrew Karl Herring, 58 of White Plains passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Baptist Health Deaconess. Born November 25, 1966, to the late Billy and Joyce (Knight) Herring of White Plains. He was a member of White Plains Methodist Church and a mason at the Orphan's Friends Lodge #523. Andy...
Jul 04, 2025

Arthur Marion Simmons, 87
Arthur Marion Simmons, 87, of Morton's Gap, KY passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1939 in Rumsey, KY to the late Granville Simmons and Alaina Simmons. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Simmons; and his two sons, Michael Dale Simmons and William Shane Sizemore....
Jul 03, 2025
Coalfield Comments

Coalfield Comments, June 30, 2025
It was another informative hour of content on Coalfield Comments. Trevor discussed everything going on in the City of Madisonville with Administrator, Rob Saint. He also had WTTL intern, Scott Schmitz, on the program to talk about the transition program the military provides for soldiers. Listen to the program every Mo...
Jun 30, 2025

Coalfield Comments, June 23, 2025
Join host, Trevor Rice, each Monday for Coalfield Comments from 8-9 a.m. on 103.5 The Light! Special guests and leaders join him each week to discuss the latest happenings going on in our local communities. Here's who was on this week's program, Kristi Kilday (Film Producer) - Discusses the West Kentucky Film Commissio...
Jun 23, 2025

Coalfield Comments, June 16, 2025
Join Trevor Rice each Monday for Coalfield Comments from 8-9 a.m.! This week's program included conversations with Tim Dunsmore and Noal Adamson from Western Kentucky Teen Challenge. Liz Schweizer, Director of Marketing at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts also highlighted productions happening in Madisonville. Go bac...
Jun 16, 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

An Independence Day free-for-all
Join Law Talk each Friday morning from 10-10:30 a.m. with your host, Tom Springer! Tom educates and informs you of laws, regulations, and lists scenarios that can happen in the court room. Today is a fun edition of Law Talk. It's Independence Day in the United States! We have fun with facts and revisit the history of S...
Jul 04, 2025

NIL, transfer portal, and Maroons football with Chris Price
Learn about local sports in Hopkins County! Join Sports Nutz, presented by Perry Cheek State Farm, as Trevor and Dustton delve into the latest in local high school and college sports. They invite leaders, coaches, and players onto the program for regular interviews as well! This week, North Hopkins Head Football Coach,...
Jul 03, 2025

Jesus Asks, Episode 114
Join Christy Anglin and Steve Keist each Thursday for "Jesus Asks: Are You Listening?" Be enlightened and informed in the latest of politics as they blend scripture and incorporate the telling of God on each episode. Christy and Steve welcome Ken Ham, owner of Ark Encounter of eastern Kentucky, onto the progr...
Jul 03, 2025
Country Music News

2025 Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser Will Feature Dolly Parton And Host Sheryl Crow
The 2025 Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser will be hosted by Sheryl Crow and feature Dolly Parton, and is set to be broadcast from Nashville for the first time on August 15. This one-hour special will take place at The Pinnacle, a new 4,500 capacity venue ...
Jul 03, 2025

Zach Bryan Surprise Releases Three Brand New Songs, Including "Streets Of London"
On Tuesday (July 1), Zach Bryan surprised fans by releasing three brand new songs, including "Streets of London," which he recently debuted at his historic Hyde Park shows. "Releasing a song Monday hope u guys don't hate it, recorded it at bowies old s...
Jul 03, 2025

Lainey Wilson Injects Plenty Of Feeling Into Her New Single, "Somewhere Over Laredo"
Lainey Wilson's new single, "Somewhere Over Laredo," creatively references Judy Garland's iconic song, "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," just with a modernized, countrified touch on The Wizard of Oz classic. Wilson co-wrote the track with Andy Albert, Tran...
Jul 03, 2025
Pop Music News

2025 Stand Up To Cancer Fundraiser Will Feature Dolly Parton And Host Sheryl Crow
The 2025 Stand Up to Cancer fundraiser will be hosted by Sheryl Crow and feature Dolly Parton, and is set to be broadcast from Nashville for the first time on August 15. This one-hour special will take place at The Pinnacle, a new 4,500 capacity venue ...
Jul 03, 2025

Show Cancelled On Willie Nelson And Bob Dylan's Outlaw Music Festival Tour After Storm Damages Instruments And Equipment
Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan's Outlaw Music Festival Tour faced a setback when a storm damaged gear during a stop in Missouri, leading to the cancellation of their Oklahoma show on Tuesday (July 1). The Sunday (June 29) concert at Thunder Ridge Nature A...
Jul 02, 2025

Rod Stewart And Ronnie Wood Join Together For Faces Reunion During Sir Rod's Glastonbury Set
During his legend's slot at Glastonbury 2025 on Sunday (June 29), Rod Stewart was joined on the Pyramid Stage by his former Faces bandmate - and current Rolling Stones guitarist - Ronnie Wood. The two rock icons reunited to perform their 1971 Billboard...
Jun 30, 2025