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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph.

Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind.

Hickory Hill Road Closure Due to Railroad Bridge Issues

WMOK – Massac County, IL – The Massac County Highway Department has advised WMOK that Hickory Hill Road, located between Marion Road and Benton Road, will be closed for repairs due to concerns regarding the railroad bridge.

The closure is expected to remain in effect until sometime next week, although a specific reopening date has not yet been determined.

Officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) have advised this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of motorists, as no one will be permitted to cross the bridge until it has been properly repaired.

The Highway Department apologizes for any inconvenience this closure may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding during this necessary maintenance.

Today in History: Lame Duck Day

February 6th marks National Lame Duck Day, a novelty holiday that highlights an important milestone in American history: the ratification of the 20th Amendment in 1933.

This amendment significantly reduced the time between election day and inauguration, shifting the presidential start date from March 4th to January 20th.

The change was implemented to ensure that outgoing officials could not make significant decisions without accountability for an extended period after the election.

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Saturday, February 7

10am-2pm – Genealogy at the Metropolis Public Library – Assistant on hand on the 1st Saturday of each month

The Massac Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will take place in the lobby of the main entrance near the gift shop at Massac Memorial Hospital. Both public and Auxiliary members are welcome to attend!

Sunday, February 8

Volunteering

Getting involved in volunteering around Metropolis and Massac County is a great way to connect with our neighbors and make a difference. Places like the COPE Food Pantry and local groups like the Metropolis Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, and Massac Memorial Hospital Auxiliary offer fun ways to pitch in and help create a closer, stronger community for everyone.

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WMOK School and Sports News

 

Winter Storm Fern interrupted the Superman Classic Championship.  The revised schedule is included below.

Saturday February 7th

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Harry Statham Youth Basketball League

Job and Career Listings

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Massac Memorial Hospital

MMH is hiring! Join a team that puts patients first and supports the health of our community every day. Compassion. Excellence. Local Care. Apply today at www.massachealth.org/careers or by scanning the QR code.

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Metropolis Big John 

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City of Metropolis

Southern Seven Health Department

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