WMOK News Check – Thursday, May 19, 2022

Thursday, May 19, 2022

Today we expect a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall, with a high near 89°.  Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight – Partly cloudy, with a low around 72°. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Friday  – Sunny, with a high near 92°. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 73°.

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Metropolis Arrests

May 10, 2022 – Metropolis Officers and Detectives assisted McCracken County in their investigation of a bank robbery that occurred in Lone Oak, KY. The investigation led to surveillance of two houses in Metropolis once a suspect was identified. The suspect, Reginald R. Thomas,66, Metropolis was arrested after he was observed exiting a residence on Oak Drive. Thomas was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.

May 10, 2022 – Justin E. Meeks,31, Metropolis was arrested in the 1000 block of E. 2nd. Meeks was wanted on a warrant. The warrant was issued by Massac County for escape. Meeks was lodged in the Massac County Detention Center.

Today is Boys Club Day,  GAAD Day (Global Accessibility Awareness Day), May Ray Day, National Hepatitis Testing Day, National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day National Scooter Day, and World IBD Day!

On This Day in History:

1963 Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail is published
King used the open letter to defend his nonviolent resistance against racism and segregation. It became one of the central texts for the civil rights movement in the United States.

1962 Marilyn Monroe performs her famous rendition of Happy Birthday
Monroe gave her sultry performance, which was to be her last, at a party for U.S. President John F. Kennedy. The two are believed to have been engaged in an affair.

1959 The North Vietnamese Army begins organizing the Ho Chi Minh trail
According to the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), the system of supply routes used by the “Vietcong” was “one of the greatest achievements of military engineering of the 20th century.”

1919 Mustafa Kemal Atatürk sets off the Turkish War of Independence
The fight against the allies of the Triple Entente ended some four years later. The Republic of Turkey was founded, and Atatürk became its first President.

1743 Jean-Pierre Christin invents the Celsius thermometer
The centigrade temperature scale, which is based on the freezing and boiling point of water, is used by most countries around the world. Exceptions include the United State, Belize, and Palau.

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement for our area. Today and Tonight – Widely scattered to scattered thunderstorms are expected today. A few of the thunderstorms may approach severe limits during the morning, with marginal hail and gusty winds the primary hazards. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to redevelop tonight. A few of the storms may become severe with damaging winds and hail. In addition, some thunderstorms could produce heavy rain capable of isolated flooding. The better chances for strong to severe thunderstorms will be over west Kentucky and a small part of southeast Illinois and southwest Indiana.

Thursday through Tuesday – Thunderstorms are forecast early Thursday, then again Friday night through Saturday evening. A few of the thunderstorms Thursday morning, Friday night, and Saturday afternoon and evening may approach severe limits with gusty winds and hail as the primary hazards. Otherwise, locally heavy rain and lightning can be expected with any of the thunderstorms.

Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

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City of Metropolis Spring Clean Up Week May 16 – May 20, 2022

On Friday, May 20 from 9:30 – 11:30AM the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church will have a Food Distribution Event.

On Saturday, May 21, from  7 AM – 12 PM  at the Vienna Community Farmers Market Johnson County Courthouse  –  Vienna Community Farmers Market located on the town square in Vienna, IL 1.5 miles west of I-24.

Coming Up in June:

Date: 06/07/2022 (Tue.)  Time: 10:30am – 11:30am CDT  Location: Metropolis Public Library

Metropolis Public Library Summer Reading Program Registration – Sign up here for the Summer Reading Program! This program runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks, starting June 7th. Spots are limited. See below for complete list of program dates.

June 7,14,21,28, July 5,12,19,26

Age groups for our in-house program: Little Wigglers -3 & Under,  Pre- K & Kindergarten,   1st & 2nd,  3rd & 4th *The Library will provide a take home program for any 5th & 6th grade students interested in particpation for the summer. Ask the front desk.

*One parent must remain with child/children 5 & under.

* Please let them know if your child needs any special accomodations, they want it to be a great experience for all children.

On Thursday, June 9, at 7P – Superman  5K Fun Run / Walk at Harrah’s Metropolis.  This Massac County United Way fundraiser is FUN for the whole family!
Entry Fee: $20 (by June 3) or $25 after  Kids 10 & Under: $10 (by June 3) or $15 after  T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners.

Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Metropolis/SupermanRoadRace  **NEW LOCATION** This year’s race will begin the Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel Parking Lot.

Questions? Email cpierce@cnb-metropolis.com

Southern Seven Health Department will have Wellness on Wheels – Massac County Health Screening Events

On June 15 – Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis 10AM – 12:30PM

On June 15 – Brookport in front of City Hall – 1 – 4PM

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