Massac County School and Sports News
Say Cheese, Metropolis! Picture Day is Right Around the Corner at Metropolis Elementary
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Whether you are tuned in at home, heading through town, or listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond, it is time to mark those calendars for one of the most anticipated school days of the fall semester. Metropolis Elementary is gearing up for Picture Day, giving parents, gran...
Sep 17, 2026
David Hannan Marching Classic Set for Metropolis Labor Day Parade
The musical legacy of former Massac County High School Band Director David Hannan will be celebrated on Monday, September 7, 2026, during the annual Metropolis Labor Day Parade. The David Hannan Marching Classic will showcase high school marching bands from across Southern Illinois in a judged parade competition, bring...
Sep 02, 2026
Provided WMOK Reaches Its Sponsorship Target Massac County Football will begin on Friday Night on WMOK
Massac County, IL - Friday night high school football is right around the corner, and the Massac County Patriots are set to open their season on the road against West Frankfort on Friday, August 21st at 7:00 PM. However, bringing live, play-by-play coverage of every hit, drive, and touchdown to our local community reli...
Aug 19, 2026
Summer Reading Wraps Up with a Dino-Mite Celebration at Metropolis Public Library
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The Metropolis Public Library officially closed out its summer reading program with a roaring success, hosting a jam-packed wrap-up party for local young readers and their families listening in Metropolis and Massac County Illinois and Beyond. The event offered a full lineup of family-friendly a...
Aug 11, 2026
Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Back to School Coffee Break - orig. airdate - 8.5.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - On Wednesday, we had Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes in the studio to have our last Coffee Break before "back to school". Topics: What's happening on the school system end of things in the last week before school starts School Supply Lists Student Orientations Communica...
Aug 10, 2026
Massac County Sports Coverage Powered by Our Local Community Partners
Without the Sponsorships of our hometown businesses the broadcast of Massac County Sports on WMOK would not be possible
The broadcast and coverage of local high school athletics across Metropolis and Massac County are made possible through the generous support of our area business community.
WMOK extends its gratitude to the following local businesses and organizations partnering to bring coverage of Massac County sports to Patriot fans listening in Metropolis, Massac County, and beyond:
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Presenting Partner: Super City Cleaners
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Broadcast Booth Partner: Metropolis Big John
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Scoreboard Feature: Massac Memorial Hospital
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Pre-Game Feature: Acee’s Neighborhood Market & Deli
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Featured Player of the Game: Shawnee Community College
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Massac Sports Time-Out Feature: Rural Health, Inc.
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Post-Game Show Feature: Massac Unit School District #1
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Starting Lineups Feature: City of Metropolis
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Opening Kick-Off, Tip-Off & First Pitch Feature: Misty Meadows Senior Living
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Keys to the Game Feature: Roja’s Heating and Air
- Meet the Officials: City National Bank of Metropolis
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WMOK Coffee Break - Massac Unit #1 Superintendent Jason Hayes
Massac County Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes - Back to School Coffee Break - orig. airdate - 8.5.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - On Wednesday, we had Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes in the studio to have our last Coffee Break before "back to school". Topics: What's happening on the school system end of things in the last week before school starts School Supply Lists Student Orientations Communica...
Aug 10, 2026
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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
Originally published 5.13.26 - WMOK - Metropolis, IL - Details of a 2024 Title 9 investigation involving former Massac County High School Athletic Director Patrick Clark have surfaced this week following an open records request by WPSD. The coverage has brought the incident to the forefront of the Massac County communi...
May 27, 2026
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Discussing the $9.6 Million Bond: Massac Unit 1 Superintendent Explains Recent District Financing
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - When Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent Jason Hayes joined WMOK for our Coffee Break program this week, one of our topics was an alleged discrepancy regarding the issuance of a bond. In February, the district issued an $8 million working cash bond. As of April, the bond was shown as $9.6 milli...
May 14, 2026
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The Cell Phone Conundrum: Balancing Safety and Education in Schools - PART FOUR - 3.11.26
WMOK - Metropolis, IL - The debate over students keeping cell phones in school remains a complex issue with valid perspectives on both sides. Proponents highlight the necessity of direct communication for safety and the potential for phones to serve as modern learning tools. Conversely, many educators argue that restri...
Apr 09, 2026
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