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Friday – December 29, 2023

Sunset in Metropolis – 4:46 PM (CST)

Saturday – December 30, 2023

Sunrise in Metropolis, IL – 7:08 AM (CST)

Today – Rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. High near 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Happy New Year from WMOK Metropolis

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – As we get things wrapped up in the WMOK newsroom on this final business day of the year and prepare to flip the calendar we want to take a moment to thank you.

We thank each of you who tune in for the WMOK News Check… wake up to the WMOK Morning Show.. subscribe to the WMOK “Yellow Sheet” and ‘never miss a WMOK Coffee Break”.

We thank each of you who tune in to hear Massac County Sports on WMOK which we’ve proudly been broadcasting for over 70 years.

As we move forward into a new year; we wish each and every single one of you the most prosperous and joyful 2024.

We invite you to join us on Monday for the WMOK New Year’s Day Morning Show as to get 2024 started in the right direction.

Hoppin' John on New Year's Day is thought to bring prosperity and good fortune

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, many people around the world partake in traditional meals believed to bring good luck for the year ahead.

One such meal is the Southern United States’ classic New Year’s Day dish: Hoppin’ John.

This hearty meal consists of black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked pork, often accompanied by collard greens and cornbread. Each component holds symbolic meaning – the peas represent coins, the greens symbolize paper money, and the cornbread signifies gold.

Eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day is thought to bring prosperity and good fortune in the coming year. The meal’s origins can be traced back to African, Caribbean, and Southern culinary traditions, making it a culturally rich and deeply symbolic dish.

Whether enjoyed for its delicious flavors or its perceived power to attract luck, Hoppin’ John continues to be a cherished New Year’s tradition for many, reminding us of the significance of food and ritual in our lives.

Hoppin’ John is a classic Southern dish made with black-eyed peas, rice, and smoked pork. It’s often served on New Year’s Day in the southern United States and is said to bring good luck for the coming year.

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Friday, December 29

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

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Saturday, December 30

Sunday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve

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Next Week

Monday, January 1 – New Year’s Day

Tuesday, January 2

HOLIDAY— Metropolis City Hall Closed

10 – 11 AM – Aerobics Class, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St.

Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis, and is always in search of new members – Hear our discussion with Dan Huffman of Metropolis Kiwanis from WMOK’s Coffee Break program here

3:30-5P – Karate Class, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St,

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.

Next Week

Wednesday, January 3

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

10-11A – Aerobics Clas, Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St,

Thursday, January 4

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

Friday, January 5

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

Next Week

Saturday, January 6

5:30P – Lucky 7’s – Metropolis American Legion Auxiliary-Overton P. Morris Post 306 – 321 Market St – Start your New Year out Right. Doors open@5:30pm Game starts@6pm Must Be 18yrs old to Enter & Play. Dobbers, Food & Beverages Available

Sunday, January 7

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Revelers began celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times Square as early as 1904, but it was in 1907 that the New Year’s Eve Ball made its maiden descent from the flagpole atop . Seven versions of the Ball have been designed to signal the New Year.

We’ve included a video below from TimesSquareNYC.org

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Happy Hearts Technology Time with WMOK Returns in January

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(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – WMOK will return to Happy Hearts Senior Center on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 10:45A for Technology Time.

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WMOK School and Sports News

Superintendent Hayes of Massac Unit Talks with WMOK about Student Discipline

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – When Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined us in the studio for Coffee Break in December we asked him to update us on Student Discipline within Unit 1.

We had what turned out to be nearly a twenty-minute discussion regarding the topic; which you can hear in its entirety in the Soundcloud player below:

Massac County High School Athletics

Patriots Place 2nd in the Eldorado Holiday Tournament

Massac County boys fought their way out of a double-digit deficit with a great comeback late but fell to the Herrin Tigers in the championship game of the Eldorado Holiday Tournament late last night. The boys will return to action in the New Year on 1/5