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Wednesday WMOK News Check "Yellow Sheet" - 7.30.25 WMOK - Metropolis and Massac County News


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Exceptional Heat Event Continues Today

WMOK – Metropolis, IL – Following today’s high temperatures we can expect to resume to somewhat normal Summer temperatures for the remainder of the week.

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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah

7.14.25 - In From the National Weather Service

EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT Wednesday


Today -
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109.
Light and variable wind.

Tonight -
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Thursday -
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night -
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.
 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind 3 to 5 mph.

Friday -
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Friday Night -
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday -
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night -
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday -
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light northeast wind.

Sunday Night -
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Monday -
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night -
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

Tuesday -
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

 

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Thursday on WMOK's Coffee Break

Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords

TIF Redevelopment Agreements – Jones Building, Trading Post Building and More

Industrial Park Development

New Businesses/Retail

Infrastructure Improvements – water treatment plant upgrades, and lead pipe replacement

Updates in Abatements and Dilapidated Housing

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Happy Hearts Senior Center

Join Us for Coffee Time at Happy Hearts Senior Center

WMOK Metropolis, IL – The Happy Hearts Senior Center is excited to announce that they’ve had their Official Grand Opening, and all are welcome to come and celebrate this new era with us!

Join them for Coffee Time at their location at 7th and Pearl Streets in Metropolis, the former IGA building. Starting bright and early at 7 AM,

It’s the perfect chance to relax, play a friendly card game, browse the internet on your phone, or dive into a good book by our cozy foyer window.

Be sure to pick up your July menu while you’re there—there’s so much to discover at Happy Hearts!

For just a $1.00 donation, you can enjoy “all the coffee you can drink.” If you’d like to stay for lunch, they serve a delicious meal at 11:30 AM, with a suggested donation of $3.00. Their center remains open until 2 PM, giving you plenty of time to socialize and unwind.

Soaring into this new era, all are invited to bring your coffee-loving friends and create wonderful memories together at Happy Hearts Senior Center!

 

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C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distributions in Massac County

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry Distribution takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Metropolis at 1013 North Avenue from 9am until 3pm.  Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County Residency.

– Brookport Distribution – 9A- 12P – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium . Every 3rd Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635

–Joppa Distribution – 10A-12P – Civic Center next to Joppa City Hall. Every 3rd Saturday a month. Please bring your photo I.D. and proof of Massac County residency. (618) 524-3635.

(618) 524-3635

Monthly Meetings from the WMOK Community Events Listing

12P – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meets every Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
6:30P – The Massac County Historical Society at Elijah P. Curtis Home meets the first Monday of each month at 405 Market St.
9:30-11A – Garden Club – Metropolis Community Center – 900 W 10th St (2nd Monday of the month)
5:30 – Metropolis Public Library – Board of Trustees Meeting -Third Tuesday of the month Basement of the Library – Open to the public.
The Metropolis Elks Lodge monthly meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Except July, August and December only the 1st Tuesday. Members only can attend. Applications can be picked up at the Lodge or from a member.
6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room-
7P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Upstairs at the Metropolis City Hall, 106 W 5th St – Metropolis City Council meetings occur on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
5:30P – Sons of the American Legion – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
6P – American Legion Post 306 Meeting – American Legion 921 Market St – 2nd Thursday of the month
4:30P – Nifty Needles Group – Metropolis Public Library – Every Friday – 317 Metropolis St, Metropolis

– Wednesday, July 30, 2025

– Thursday, July 31, 2025

– 8am WMOK News Check followed by Coffee Break – Today’s Guest, Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords

– 12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.


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