WMOK News Check
Thursday – August 25, 2022
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Today’s WMOK Online News Check:
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Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 66°.
Friday – A 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 91°.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area.
Today and Tonight An isolated thunderstorm can`t be ruled out along the KY/TN border this afternoon.
Friday through Wednesday Daily storm chances will be highest during the heat of the afternoon. The best chance is Monday. Heavy rain and lightning will be the main hazards.
Metropolis City Hall to Close at 11:30 on Friday
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Friday Morning on WMOK’s Coffee Break
Special Edition Coach’s Corner – WMOK’s Jim Prevallet interviews Coach Roper about the upcoming Massac County Football Season
WMOK Morning Show
6a-10 Monday thru Friday
Join us for the WMOK Morning Show every weekday beginning at 6am for your WMOK News Check followed by the WMOK Morning Show
Coming Up This Week:
COPE Food Pantry Distribution
- Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
- Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Brookport- Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635
Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Clients may pick up food items once a month in Brookport or Metropolis.
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
Don’t forget the Massac County Farmer’s Market this afternoon from 3-6p! Fresh produce, local honey, Gala apples and more! WMOK will meet you on Facebook shortly after the market begins this afternoon to make you aware of what vendors are available. There is no charge to set up as a vendor at the Massac County Farmer’s Market. The Market takes place on Thursdays from 3-6 and on Saturdays from 8-Noon.
Today – Thursday – August 25th
3p-6p – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot – Fresh Produce, Local Honey, Gala Apples and more
Friday – August 26th
Saturday – August 27th
8a-12P – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot – Fresh Produce, Local Honey, Gala Apples and more
11A until 3P – Grace Church will host a Community Dinner from 11A until 3P. Also the Church’s food pantry will be open from 10A until 2P. The Grace Church is located at 102 E. 20th St.
11:30A until 2P Empty Bowls Project 2022 will happen at the Paducah Convention and Expo Center. Purchase your ticket at the door. Head upstairs to select your favorite handmade ceramic bowl from the bowl gallery. Fill your bowl with various yummy foods from your favorite local restaurants. Participate in the People’s Choice Award, vote for your favorite restaurant
Ticket sales begin @ 11 am – Event doors open @ 11:30 am – All earnings benefit Community Kitchen.
Sunday – August 28th
See more upcoming community events
Email your events to WMOKnews@frontier.com to have them included in our On-air and website listing
Today is: National Burger Day (UK)
National Burger Day, a day invented by Mr. Hyde in the United Kingdom, is dedicated to the burger, a food so popular that many claim to have invented it. It was created sometime around the turn of the 19th century, and its popularity was boosted at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Traditionally, a burger is also known as a hamburger, and consists of a patty of ground beef that has been pan fried, barbecued, or flame broiled, and it is served in a bun. Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and relish are often included, as well as toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, pickles, and cheese. Besides the hamburger made of ground beef, there are many variations of the burger, such as the turkey burger, veggie burger, and bison burger. Burgers are commonly served at fast food restaurants, diners, and even high-end restaurants. Some popular early restaurants that served a burger were White Castle starting in 1921, Kewpee Hamburgers starting in 1923, Big Boy beginning in 1936, and McDonald’s beginning in 1940. And, while the hamburger started in the United States, its name is taken from the city of Hamburg, Germany.
Local Job Listings
Bill’s BBQ – is hiring for a full time position. Tuesday- Saturday. Apply in person at Bill’s BBQ 1215 E 8th St, Metropolis
Local High School Sports Scoreboard–Tuesday, August 23
The Massac County Patriots will begin the football season one week from tomorrow on September 2 at Ballard Memorial. August 26th – Meet the Patriots.
As we have for over 70 years, WMOK will bring you Massac County Sports action – on your radio at 93.7FM, 920AM and streaming worldwide on the Section618 app and on our website at 920wmok.com.
Sponsorships are available for Massac County Sports on WMOK – Contact Greg Clark at 270-538-5251 to join Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis Big John, the City of Metropolis and John Foster State Farm among others as a sponsor of Massac County Sports on WMOK.
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