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Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (CST)
Sunrise in Metropolis, IL
In from the National Weather Service of Paducah
Today Sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light east southeast wind.
Tuesday A chance of drizzle between 9am and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. North wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph.
Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
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City National Bank Announces 2026 Illinois Community Bank Essay Contest
City National Bank is a member of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), which formed the Foundation in 1996. A monetary award in the amount of $1,000 a year for up to four years of higher education will be given to the author of the best essay submitted to the CBAI Foundation by a participating Illinois high school senior. Up to 11 additional first-place $1,000 awards and 12 second-place $500 awards are available throughout the state. An additional $500 will be awarded to the high school of the overall winner.
City National Bank is also offering $250 as a local award. The same essay sent to the state competition will be judged locally. City National Bank partnering with Massac County High School, Joppa High School and Pope County High School to support students to submit a one-page essay on the theme:
How has your local community bank impacted you or someone you know?
The length of the essay is not to exceed one page; double-spaced, using Times New Roman font, and 10-12-point size.
Essays must be submitted to City National Bank by February 26, 2026. Additional contest information is available at www.cnb-metropolis.com and through each school’s guidance counselors. Selected essays will then be forwarded to the CBAI Foundation for consideration in the statewide competition.
Celebrating Last Year’s Success
City National Bank proudly sponsored the 2025 overall statewide winner, Jasmine Coram of Pope County High School, whose outstanding essay earned her a $1,000 annual scholarship for up to four years. Pope County High School also received a $500 award from the CBAI Foundation in recognition of her achievement. City National Bank also sponsored Kirsh Patel, who received a second-place Group 12 award and a one-time $500 scholarship.
The award-winning essays from both students are attached for reference. “These students’ essays are a powerful reminder of the meaningful impact community banks have on the lives of individuals, families, and local businesses,” said Maggie Rzechula Vice President. “We are honored to support students as they pursue higher education and to continue investing in the future of our communities.”
Based in Springfield, CBAI is a professional association that represents nearly 250 Illinois chartered banks and thrifts throughout Illinois Established in 1907, City National Bank is a community bank located in Massac County, Illinois. With assets exceeding $450 million, CNB serves individuals, families, businesses, and farmers across the region from its two
Metropolis locations. City National Bank is insured by the FDIC.
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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Happy Hearts Senior Center Menu - February 2026
WMOK School and Sports News
CORRECTION: girls bowling vs Johnston City scheduled for Monday 2/2 is not correct, that should be listed as Tuesday 2/3 starting at 4:00pm
Winter Storm Fern interrupted the Superman Classic Championship. The revised schedule is included below.
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Harry Statham Youth Basketball League
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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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