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WMOK's Coffee Break Program: A Community Staple

For decades, WMOK’s Coffee Break program has been a staple of the Metropolis and Massac County morning radio landscape. This community affairs program, hosted by Kim Comer, has been a vital platform for local officials, community leaders, and others to share important information and discuss topics that matter most to residents.

Through thoughtful conversations and in-depth interviews, Coffee Break has established itself as a trusted source of news and information, covering a wide range of subjects that impact Metropolis and Massac County.

From updates on local projects and initiatives to discussions on key issues and concerns; Coffee Break is a must-listen for Metropolis and Massac County residents.

Tune in to WMOK’s Coffee Break program to stay informed, connected, and up-to-date on all that’s happening in our community!

Coffee Break airs live following the 8am WMOK News Check.

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Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Back to School Coffee Break - orig. airdate - 8.5.26 Aug 10, 2026
Chief Masse Looks Back on July 4th Weekend and Talks About Upcoming Events Aug 06, 2026

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Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Back to School Coffee Break - orig. airdate - 8.5.26 Aug 10, 2026
WMOK Listener Question: Do Police Have Quotas? Chief Masse Discusses July Traffic Safety Operations Aug 04, 2026
National Night Out Brings Metropolis Community and Law Enforcement Together Tonight Aug 04, 2026
Major E-Bike & Scooter Law Changes Coming to Illinois in 2027: What Riders Need to Know Aug 04, 2026
Coffee Break - WMOK's Community Affairs Program - Jun 30, 2026
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Recent Coffee Breaks - Full Program

WMOK Archives: DEPUTY Chad Kaylor - Sheriff Kaylor's FIRST Visit to the WMOK Coffee Break
From the Archives: Sheriff Kaylor's First Coffee Break In digging back through our archives this week, we found (what we believe to be) our first on-a...
Jun 19, 2026
Hear Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Officer John Roman - Full WMOK Coffee Break - airdate: 3.18.26
Apr 07, 2026
Hear Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Full WMOK Coffee Break - Airdate: 3.11.26
Apr 07, 2026
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Metropolis Public Library (1st Thursday of each month)

Summer Reading Wraps Up with a Dino-Mite Celebration at Metropolis Public Library 19h ago
Audio: The Immense Benefits of a Metropolis Library Card and How to Get One - WMOK Talks with Colby Kennedy Jul 31, 2026
Metropolis Public Library Extends $5 Bag Book Sale Through Thursday Jun 16, 2026
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Massac County Commissioners (1st Tuesday of each month)

From the WMOK Text Line: ""What is the latest news on Massac Solar Farm?"" Jun 04, 2026
Massac County Board of Commissioners' Agenda Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Apr 27, 2026
Public Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Solar Energy Facility in Massac and Johnson Counties Apr 07, 2026
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Massac County Sheriff's Office (2nd Tuesday of each month)

WMOK Archives: DEPUTY Chad Kaylor - Sheriff Kaylor's FIRST Visit to the WMOK Coffee Break Jun 19, 2026
Sheriff Kaylor Approaches Retirement from the Massac County Sheriff's Department - WMOK Metropolis Jun 18, 2026
Inside the Trial Logistics: Witness Travel, Jury Selection, and Courtroom Preparation Jun 11, 2026
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Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes (2nd Wednesday of each month)

Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Back to School Coffee Break - orig. airdate - 8.5.26 Aug 10, 2026
Superintendent Hayes Speaks Exclusively with WMOK: Investigation Finds No Title IX Violations, However Massac Unit #1 Officials Deem Texts "Inappropriate" - WMOK Coffee Break 3.13.26 May 27, 2026
Discussing the $9.6 Million Bond: Massac Unit 1 Superintendent Explains Recent District Financing May 14, 2026
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Metropolis Animal Control and Abatement Office John Roman (3rd Wednesday of each month)

Metropolis Mayor Don Canada (3rd Thursday of each month)

Progress Update: Happy Hearts Senior Center Taking Shape Feb 01, 2025
Mayor Canada Further Discusses Upcoming Infrastructure Projects with WMOK - 8.15.24 Aug 26, 2024
Pt. 4 of 4 - Mayor Canada And Abatement Officer Roman Discuss Abandoned And Dilapidated Properties 8.15.24 WMOK - Metropolis Aug 23, 2024
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Metropolis Police Department (4th Wednesday of each month)

Chief Masse Looks Back on July 4th Weekend and Talks About Upcoming Events Aug 06, 2026
WMOK Listener Question: Do Police Have Quotas? Chief Masse Discusses July Traffic Safety Operations Aug 04, 2026
National Night Out Brings Metropolis Community and Law Enforcement Together Tonight Aug 04, 2026
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Below this line you’ll find the remnants of the original format of our Coffee Break Archive

These will be moved into the new format (above) soon – disappearing as they go

Shannon Crockett - Rehabilitation of the Fitch's Building in Uptown Metropolis - air date: 4.15.21

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - Coffee Break - air date: 4/14/21

Dan Huffman - Kiwanis - 36th Annual Academic Awards - 4.1.21

Shawnna Rhine - Southern Seven Health Department - Electronics Recyling and Hep B Awareness

Mayor Billy McDaniel Retirement Coffee Break - air date: 3.22.21

Southern Seven Head Start - Sharity Gaddis - Head Start Registration - air date: 3.18.21

Massac County School Superintendent Jason Hayes - air date: 3.17.21

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - Covid-19 and Brookport Standoff - air date: 3.11.21

Southern Seven Health Department - Nathan Ryder - Vaccination Phase 1B+ and New Website

Massac County Emergency Management Director, Brian Horn - Flooding - air date: 3.3.21

Coffee Break - Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - Part 2 - air date: 3.2.21

Coffee Break - Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - Part 1 - air date: 3.1.21

Coffee Break - Massac County School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - Part 2 - air date: 2.26.21

Coffee Break - Massac County School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - Part 1 - air date: 2.25.21

Coffee Break - Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition - Director Holly Windhorst - air date: 2.8.21

Coffee Break - Massac County School Superintendent Jason Hayes - air date: 2.5.21

Coach's Corner - Jim Prevallet and Massac County Athletic Director, Pat Clark - air date: 2.1.21

Mitigation - Southern 7 Health Department - air date: 01.19.21

Contact Tracing - Southern 7 Health Department - air date: 01.12.21

Coach's Corner - Jim Prevallet and Massac County Athletic Director, Pat Clark - air date: 1.8.21

Dave Bowman - Metropolis Police Department Dispatcher - air date: 01.06.21

C.O.P.E. Food Pantry - Gene Tilker - air date: 1.5.21

Shawnna Rhine - Southern 7 Health Department - Fit Kit - Colon Cancer Detection - December 2020

Massac Co. School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - Air Date: November 16, 2020

Director of Public Safety and Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse - air date: September 2, 2020

Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - 2nd Week Friday Follow Up - air date: August 21, 2020

Shawnna Rhine - Southern Seven Health Dept. - Part 2 - air date: August 29, 2020

Shawnna Rhine - Southern Seven Health Dept. - Part 1 - air date: August 28, 2020

Lynden Schuyler - IL Public Health Assoc. - air date: August 25, 2020

Massac County Clerk Hailey Miles - air date: August 25, 2020

Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - 1st Week Friday Follow Up - air date: August 21, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - air date: August 19, 2020

Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - air date: August 18, 2020

Director of Emergency Management Brian Horn - air date: August 3, 2020

Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - air date: July 29, 2020

Director of Public Safety and Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse - air date: July 28, 2020

Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - Jason Hayes - air date: July 8, 2020

Director of Massac County Emergency Management - Brian Horn - air date: July 3, 2020

Tammie Obermark - Plans and Provisions for 2020 Massac County Youth Fair - air date: July 1, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor Coffee Break (Part 2 of 2) - air date: June 17, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor Coffee Break (Part 1 of 2) - air date: June 16, 2020

Trish Steckenrider - Greater Metropolis Convention and Visitors Bureau - air date: June 3, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor Coffee Break - air date: May 29, 2020

Dr. Johnathan Walters - Massac Memorial Hospital - air date: May 28, 2020

Rick Goins - CEO - Massac Memorial Hospital - air date: May 25, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor Coffee Break - May 14, 2020

Jason Hayes - Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - May 11, 2020

Massac County Sheriff Chad Kaylor - April 28, 2020

Beau Dodson - Local Meteorologist - April 21, 2020

Jason Hayes - Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - April 20, 2020

Director Brian Horn - Massac County Emergency Management Agency -April 17, 2020

Metropolis Mayor Billy McDaniel - April 16, 2020

Director of Public Safety and Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse - April 15th, 2020

Patrick Windhorst - State Representative - April 13, 2020

Jason Hayes - Massac County Unit #1 School Superintendent - April 8, 2020

Shawnna Rhine - Southern Seven Health Dept. - April 6, 2020

Director of Public Safety and Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse - March 24, 2020

Shawnna Rhine Southern Seven Health Dept. - March 13 2020

Director of Public Safety and Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse February 25, 2020

Tina Martin - Massac County Mental Health Coffee Break - February 13, 2020