Today A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. South southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight Increasing clouds, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening.

Sunday A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Sunday Night A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

• We’ll continue to be on the lookout today for Metropolis and Massac County events for this weekend and the upcoming holiday season.  Be sure to make us aware of your event via the WMOK Text Line at 618-524-9209
• We’ve announced this week that the race for Massac County Sheriff is well underway with the primary set to take place in early 2026.  We invite your feedback on questions and topics for WMOK’s interviews with the candidates. Be sure to catch the details in the article feed at the bottom of today’s “Yellow Sheet”.
• WMOK has been in contact with Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes following a post that was made by a parent to the Metropolis and Massac Community Watch Page on Facebook regarding employee misconduct earlier this week.  We’ll have the information for you in the article feed of today’s “Yellow Sheet” later in the day.

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The WMOK Text Line is also the best way to send in birthday and anniversary announcements, request a song, and submit topics for our popular community affairs program, Coffee Break.

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A recent question from the WMOK Text Line: 

Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 this month. Just wondering if an electronics recycling event could be scheduled for Massac county residents. Paducah has them regularly for their residents. I have myself 2 computers and a large microwave oven. Don’t know what to do with them.

WMOK Reply: We are glad that folks are interested in this topic as it’s been on our radar for some time.  It has been our understanding from previous guests that electronics recycling programs require a considerable amount of logistics to arrange.  We will add this topic into our news flow with our upcoming Coffee Break guests and other resources and look forward to the community’s help to get the event underway.  Any feedback is welcome … just text WMOK at 618-524-9209.

WMOK is excited to dig into National Entrepreneurship Month! To celebrate the job creators and innovators right here in Metropolis and Massac County, we’ll be scheduling special “Coffee Break” segments throughout the month to highlight the importance of local business and the entrepreneurial spirit.

We have spent some time this week making posts on the Facebook pages of a few local businesses that came to mind instantly.

What local entrepreneurs would you like us to invite as guests on WMOK’s Coffee Break Program?

Please feel free to text the info to 618-524-9209 to submit.

National Fig Week is celebrated annually from November 1–7. It is a time to celebrate the unique flavor and health benefits of figs by cooking with them, sharing recipes on social media, or learning more about the fruit.

The video below is from the YouTube Channel Troy Priddy & Fig n Fruit Nursery and Orchard. 

Nestled in the heart of Southern Illinois, Priddy Fig Farm stands as a beacon for fig lovers and horticultural enthusiasts alike. This private family-owned research farm operates within grow zone 7A and proudly cultivates over 200 diverse fig varieties. The farm’s mission is clear: to discover which fig trees can thrive in the region’s colder climate—both in unheated greenhouses and outdoors without protection—while producing consistent, high-quality crops suitable for local markets.

In addition to its impressive fig collection, Priddy Fig Farm also boasts a variety of other fruits, including gooseberries, currants, seaberries (also known as sea buckthorns), raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, Goumi berries, anomia berries, and josta berries. With a selection of air layers and cuttings available for purchase, fans of unique flavors and varieties are sure to find something to excite their palate.

Currently, Priddy Fig Farm welcomes visitors by appointment only, inviting fellow fruit enthusiasts to explore their expanding offerings. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious newbie, this farm promises a rewarding experience in the pursuit of delicious gardening.

Fig Variety Review and Talk Ep 23

World Communication Week is an annual observance held from November 1st to November 7th to highlight the importance of effective communication in all aspects of life. It is a time to reflect on and improve communication skills, whether verbal, nonverbal, or digital, to build stronger relationships and foster understanding.

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in 2025 is from November 2–8 and is a week dedicated to recognizing the critical work of animal shelters and the staff and volunteers who care for homeless animals. It’s a time to show support through actions like volunteering, donating, fostering, or adopting pets from local shelters.