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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah

7.14.25 - In From the National Weather Service


Today – A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.


Tonight – A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.


Saturday – Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. High near 76. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.


Saturday Night – Clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.


Sunday – Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.


Sunday Night – Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.


Monday – Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.


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Accolades for City Employees – Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords – WMOK Coffee Break – 8.28.25










Accolades for City Employees - Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords - WMOK Coffee Break - 8.28.25














































“If You’re Feeling in the Donating Mood” – Metropolis Public Library Director Colby Kennedy Talks with WMOK about Donations, Amazon Wish List and More – WMOK Coffee Break 9.4.25


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Recreation Time for Needle Crafters – Nifty Needles Meets from 4:30-5:30 on Friday Afternoons at the Metropolis Public Library


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Recreation Time for Needle Crafters - Nifty Needles Meets from 4:30-5:30 on Friday Afternoons at the Metropolis Public Library
































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Metropolis and Massac County Meetings
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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.


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



		
		

		


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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.


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