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In from the National Weather Service of Paducah
Today Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Monday A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southeast wind.
Monday Night A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
WMOK Community Events Listing
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The community is invited to line the streets for the spectacular Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 3rd, at 3:30 p.m. Participants will begin lining up at 3:00 p.m. All entries are encouraged to embrace the “Superhero Homecoming” theme.
Important details for parade participants and the public:
- The parade route will begin on Ninth Street, proceed south on Market Street, and end at Washington Park.
- Ninth and Market Streets will be closed to traffic from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Unit 1 students will be dismissed early on Friday, October 3rd, at 2:00 p.m.
- Organizers remind all participants that horses must be diapered and all trash properly disposed of. No weapons, real or fake, are permitted. Late entries are welcome but will be added to the end of the line.
- For more information on the parade, please email Jones-Finnan at ffinna@massac.org or call 618-524-3440.
Watch the Parade on the WMOK Facebook Live
Recreation Time for Needle Crafters
– Nifty Needles Meets from 4:30-5:30 on Friday Afternoons at the Metropolis Public Library
Happy Hearts 50's Sock Hop on Friday Evening!
Friday Night Lights: Patriots vs. Tigers
The excitement continues into the evening as the Massac County Patriots take on the Herrin Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Don’t miss WMOK’s live coverage of all the pre-game and game-day action:
- 6:30 p.m.: Kim Comer will provide the evening welcome and top Metropolis news items of the week.
- 6:45 p.m.: Acee’s Neighborhood Market Pre-Game Show.
- 7:00 p.m.: Kick-Off, brought to you by Misty Meadows Senior Living.
The much-anticipated Homecoming Coronation, with Jason Steele serving as the master of ceremonies, will take place at halftime of Friday night’s game.
920AM on your radio and on our livestream at https://d.wbcstreaming.com/wmok/
Metropolis and Massac County Farmers Market
Saturdays at Dorothy Miller Park in Metropolis
Cancer Warriors Walk for Hope
New Streaming Service for Metropolis Public Library Card Holders – Dir. Colby Kennedy Talks with WMOK – WMOK Coffee Break 10.2.25
WMOK – Metropolis – New Streaming Service for Metropolis Public Library Card Holders – Dir. Colby Kennedy Talks with WMOK – WMOK Coffee Break 10.2.25
The Kanopy streaming service is now available free of charge to Metropolis Library cardholders, providing on-demand access to a vast collection of ad-free entertainment.
Key features of Kanopy include:
- Diverse Content: Thousands of films, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films, and educational videos. The catalog often includes titles from acclaimed producers like The Criterion Collection and PBS.
- Access: Patrons can stream content on their TV, mobile phones, tablets, or computer by signing up with their Metropolis Library card number and PIN/password.
- Ticket System: Access is typically managed through a “ticket” system, where patrons receive a set number of tickets each month (the exact number may vary) which reset monthly. Different titles require a certain number of tickets to watch.
- Kanopy Kids: A dedicated, separate section offering unlimited, ad-free streaming of educational and entertaining children’s programming, which often does not require the use of monthly tickets.
This service allows Metropolis Library to expand its digital offerings, giving patrons access to a curated selection of quality films and educational media outside of the library building.
Halloween Events
WMOK School and Sports News
WMOK Livestream
Don’t Miss Massac County Patriot Football on Friday Night
6:30pm – Kim Comer with the evening welcome and top Metropolis news items from the week
We turn it over to WMOK’s Don Sawyer and Jim Prevallet at 6:45pm for the
Acee’s Neighborhood Market Pre – Game Show
7:00pm – Misty Meadows Senior Living Kick-Off
Listen on your radio at 920AM and on the WMOK Livestream
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