WMOK – Metropolis, IL – The Massac County Patriots high school football squad saw its postseason run come to a close on Saturday afternoon, October 24, dropping a hard-fought road contest to the Roxana Shells by a final score of 60-23.

It was a challenging day on the gridiron for the Patriots, facing a high-octane Roxana unit that jumped out to an early 18-7 advantage in the first quarter and built a 33-15 lead by halftime. Despite the tough battle on the field, Massac County showed relentless determination and grit right down to the final whistle.

Behind the scenes, the broadcast itself faced a gauntlet of behind-the-mic challenges, technical hurdles, and unexpected stresses to bring the action back home to listeners across Metropolis, Joppa, Unionville, and up on the bluff in New Columbia. The overwhelming outpouring of support, encouragement, and offers of assistance from community members during the broadcast effort proved once again how tightly connected Patriot country truly is.

For fans who missed the live action or want to catch the coverage again, the full WMOK Studio Live Stream from Saturday’s game at Roxana is available across two video segments on the station Facebook page:

• Part 1 (Introductory Audio Check): WMOK Studio Live Stream – Part 1

• Part 2 (Full Game Stream): WMOK Studio Live Stream – Part 2 (Note: Audio quality improves 100% at the 42-minute mark)

Additional postseason coverage, including Coaches Corner segments and featured interviews with Caruthers and Harris recorded earlier in the week, will be posted online soon.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to the Massac County Patriots players and coaching staff for an incredible season and a memorable Saturday that listeners and broadcast crew alike will not soon forget.

WMOK – METROPOLIS, IL —

WMOK – METROPOLIS, IL — The Metropolis City Council will convene for its regular meeting this evening, Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The session will follow committee meetings beginning at 6:30 p.m. with the Finance Committee, followed immediately by the Ordinance Committee.

Mayor Gregg Jeffords and the council face a packed agenda covering utility transfers, public safety expenditures, city infrastructure projects, local business redevelopment agreements, and municipal ordinances.

Key items on tonight’s agenda include:

• Utility & Financial Transfers: Council action on recommending the transfer of $200,000.00 from the Light Department Cash Account to the Metro Financial Group Investment Account, as well as moving $1,000,000.00 from the Light Department Cash Account into a Certificate of Deposit.

• City Halloween Hours: Consideration to set official Metropolis Trick-or-Treat hours for Saturday, October 31st, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Public Safety & Department Expenses: A vote on approving $6,088.00 to Southern Illinois E.V.U. LLC for new vehicle lighting on the Police Department’s Dodge Durango.

• Engineering & Infrastructure Projects: Consideration of multiple payments to HMG Engineers, including $24,115.44 for Sewer Department lift station improvements, $99,535.00 in engineering fees for the Waste Water Treatment Plant, $5,010.00 for street reconstruction, and $22,050.00 for Industrial Park expansion work.

• Redevelopment & Solar Agreements: Votes on $20,000.00 redevelopment reimbursements for both Super Museum Inc. and Green Rock Productions Inc., a minor subdivision plat approval for the Marlman property, and a solar photovoltaic interconnection agreement with L & K Eickholz, Inc. for Linwood Motors Company at 1634 E. 5th Street.

• Ordinance First Readings: First readings regarding traffic code amendments to restrict parking of trailers, boats, and RVs on public roads, alongside updates to general parking fines.

• Redevelopment & Annexation Ordinances: Formal votes on redevelopment agreements with Jones Building LLC and DC Management, LLC, as well as annexation agreements for properties belonging to James Burnham, Linwood Real Estate, LLC, Bejgums, LLC, and Loren J. & Christina M. Willmes.

• Tax Increment Financing (TIF): Votes on ordinances approving the redevelopment plan, project area designation, and adoption of Metropolis TIF Redevelopment Project #7.

The meeting will conclude following department head reports, financial approvals, and a scheduled executive session.

Upcoming City Schedule Reminders:

• Nov. 9: City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

• Nov. 11: City Hall Closed (Veterans Day)

• Nov. 23: City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

• Dec. 14: City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

• Dec. 24–25: City Hall Closed (Christmas)

• Dec. 28: City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m.)

• Dec. 31–Jan. 1: City Hall Closed (New Year’s)

WMOK – METROPOLIS, IL — The Metropolis Ordinance Committee will meet this evening, Monday, October 26, 2026, at City Hall in the Council Chambers. Committee Chairman Jeff Bullock and Mayor Gregg Jeffords have called the meeting to address proposed updates to the city’s municipal traffic codes.

After opening with the call to order, roll call, and approval of the minutes from the August 13, 2026 meeting, the committee will consider two key items to bring before the full city council:

• Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Parking: Discussion and recommendation regarding an ordinance amending Title VII (Traffic Code, Chapter 72, Schedule I) of the Metropolis Code of Ordinances to restrict the parking of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles on public roads.

• General Parking Fines: Discussion and recommendation regarding amendments to Title VII (Traffic Code, Chapter 72, Schedule IV) pertaining to general parking fines across the city.

Following these items, the committee is scheduled to enter closed executive session to review pending and threatened litigation, personnel matters, real estate transactions (acquisition, sale, lease, or exchange), and collective bargaining prior to adjournment.

WMOK – Metropolis, IL –

WMOK – METROPOLIS, IL — The Metropolis Finance Committee will convene this evening, Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Chairman Chuck Short and Mayor Gregg Jeffords have set a streamlined agenda focused on significant financial transfers for the city’s Light Department.

Following the call to order, roll call, and approval of the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting, committee members will consider two key motions to present to the full city council:

• Investment Transfer: A motion to recommend transferring $200,000.00 from the Light Department Cash Account into the Metro Financial Group Investment Account.

• Certificate of Deposit: A motion to recommend moving $1,000,000.00 from the Light Department Cash Account into a Certificate of Deposit.

The committee is also scheduled to enter closed executive session to discuss pending litigation, personnel matters, the acquisition, sale, lease, or exchange of real estate, and collective bargaining before adjourning.