Third generation broadcaster Michael Butler (Steve's son), took over the operation in 1999 after working as Program Director for a Montgomery radio group.

Akin to the early days with Betty and Ned, Michael's wife Leigh Anne serves as WTLS station manager today.

WTLS primarily has a talk/sports format, featuring a local morning show, The Wake-Up Call, with Michael, Trey Taylor, Phillip Nelson and Craig Vaught.

WTLS also has produced the regionally syndicated, In the Trenches, featuring former Alabama Crimson Tide center Roger Shultz and former Auburn Tigers quarterback Stan White.

In 2013, WTLS began producing the Lindy's Football Report, a weekly program airing on over 100 stations across the country.

One of the longest-running gospel music programs began in 1958 on WTLS, hosted by Johnny Fitzpatrick, featuring songs by the Swan Silvertones.

Michael Butler received the 2004 Greater Tallassee Area Chamber of Commerce "Business Person of the Year," award.