When Massac County School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined WMOK for Coffee Break in February we discussed the recent ice event in which Massac Unit #1 students had to use 4 of the 5 emergency days that are built into the year.
Mr. Hayes explained the placement of snow days and how it impacts the calendar – as well as remote learning options.
Hear our discussion below:
Metropolis Police Cite Driver for Speeding and License Violation
A routine traffic stop turned into a legal matter for a LaVerne, TN resident on December 6. A Metropolis Police Officer pulled over a vehicle traveling at 44 mph in a 30 mph zone on 5th Street at Girard. The driver, identified as 42-year-old Mehdad Bir of LaVerne, TN, was subjected to a computer check, which revealed t...
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WMOK News: The New Illinois Laws - Part 22 - Campus Access Guaranteed: New Law Requires College Health Centers to Offer Contraception and Abortion
Illinois has mandated a major expansion of healthcare services on its public college and university campuses. House Bill 3709 (Public Act 104-0433) requires public institutions with student health services to provide access to a full range of reproductive healthcare, starting with the 2025-2026 school year. This ground...
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Friday WMOK News Check "Yellow Sheet" - 12.12.25 WMOK - Metropolis and Massac County News
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WMOK News: The New Illinois Laws - Part 21 - Safe Schools for All: Education Access Secured Regardless of Immigration Status
We continue our focus on educational policy with a critical piece of legislation known as the Safe Schools for All Act (HB 3247). Effective January 1, 2026, this law firmly codifies and expands protections to ensure that every child in Illinois has the right to a free public education and a secure learning environment,...
Dec 12, 2025
Local Woman Arrested for Trespassing in Metropolis
Metropolis-Police responded to a call on December 3 regarding a trespassing incident at a residence located in the 400 block of W. 6th. Officers arrived at the scene to find 19-year-old Jaylyn N. Lang, a resident of Metropolis, on the front porch of the property. Lang had previously been issued a trespass warning for t...
Dec 12, 2025
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