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Tuesday – September 6, 2022
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Today – A 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 85°.
Tonight – A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65°.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 85°.
Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 61°.
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Metropolis Residents Are Asked to Refrain from Painting Fire Hydrants
Metropolis Fire Fighters discovered a painted hydrant near 8th and Butler and Monday. Metropolis Fire Chief Micah Tolbert would like to remind the community that it can create extreme difficulties for firefighters when hydrants are painted within the city of Metropolis. The caps are painted by firefighters a particular color to indicate the gallons per minute of water flow they can provide. Hydrants should also not be blocked by plants or other things that can obscure them from being located quickly in the event they are needed for a fire.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement and a Special Weather Statement for our area. Today and Tonight Areas of fog, some locally dense, will be possible early this morning. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today, mainly over west Kentucky during the afternoon hours. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns.
Wednesday through Monday Afternoon thunderstorms are possible across mainly west Kentucky Friday. More widespread coverage of thunderstorms are possible Saturday and Sunday. Areas of heavy rainfall are possible with this activity.
The Southern Seven Health Department has advised of High Community Transmission Levels for Covid-19 in Massac and Johnson Counties. Hardin and Union Counties are at Medium Transmission Level. Alexander, Pope and Pulaski are at Low.
Ukrainian firefighters rescue kitten from burning building
(AP) – The rescuers, wearing full firefighting gear, battled raging flames and smoke to pull the kitten out from under a metal chair in the rubble of a wooden hotel-restaurant complex hit by a rocket in Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, the country’s emergency services said Sunday on Facebook.
Video showed the firefighters petting and cuddling the feline as they carried it to safety. One used water from a firetruck to wipe down the kitten in his arms.
“We found a beauty,” one of the firefighters said as the kitten wiggled around in a colleague’s arms. Another said, “Get this kitty some oxygen.”
Ukraine’s emergency services said the kitten’s paw needed medical attention.
“Heroes of our time,” the emergency services proclaimed of the firefighters. “They protect, work, save, treat … And we wish the cat a speedy recovery.”
Today is Barbie Doll Day! Barbie Doll Day marks the anniversary of the day that the Barbie doll first went on sale in 1959. Barbie was thought up by Ruth Handler, wife of one of Mattel’s founders, Elliot Handler. Handler noticed her daughter, Barbara, gave adult roles to paper dolls when she played with them. In 1956, Handler bought three German Lilli dolls while vacationing in Switzerland, and used them as inspiration in creating the Barbie doll upon returning back to California. On March 9, 1959, Barbie made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City, which became Barbie’s birthday, and also Barbie Day. But, Barbie did not make its debut in stores until September 6. The first Barbie wore a black and white swimsuit, had the full name of Barbara Millicent Roberts, and was available with either blonde or brunette hair. Over the years, Barbie has been seen as a positive inspiration to girls by demonstrating the many careers that young girls could pursue. But, Barbie has not been without controversy, and many have been critical of the the doll’s unrealistic body shape. Over one billion Barbie dolls have been sold since they made their debut, and Barbie has become an American cultural icon.
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- 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.
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Coming Up This Week:
Today – Tuesday, September 6
3-4:30P – Metropolis Public Library – Kids Club – Game Day
Wednesday, September 7
9-3P – COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – (618)524-3635
Thursday, September 8
3-4:30P Metropolis Public Library – Kids Club – S.T.E.M. Day
3-6P – Massac County Farmers Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
Friday, September 9
9-3P – COPE Food Pantry Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – (618)524-3635
7P – Massac County Patriots will take on Anna Jonesboro at home.
Saturday, September 10
8A-12P – Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking lot
8 AM – 4 PM – 5th Annual Karnak Patriot Day Car Show Food by Hoggy’s BBQ and Music by Hot Rod Nights. Registration starts at 8am, judging begins at 11am, and awards at 2pm. Held at Memorial Park in Karnak, IL For further information please call 618-634-9311.
10A – 2P – Southern Seven Health Department Wellness on Wheels – Cache River Days, Ullin
10A – 5P – Metropolis Chamber of Commerce will hold the Metropolis Fall Open House.
5-6P – 3rd Annual Super City Brew Fest will take place at Harrah’s Casino. The gates will open to VIP attendees at 5PM. The general admission ticket holders will be allowed to enter at 6PM. All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Early bird ticket sales will begin June 1 and go through July 11, 2022. From June 1 until July 11, 2022 VIP tickets will cost $25. After July 11, 2022 VIP tickets will cost $50. General admission will cost $35 and only general admission tickets will be sold at the gate for $45. There will also be a non-drinking pass available for $5 and that includes unlimited water and soda during the Super City Brew Fest. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.metropolistourism.com/supercitybrewfest.com.
Sunday, September 11 – Tree of Life Church at 1105 Girard Street will hold a Chicken and Dumpling Meal for First Responders. The meal will be held from Noon until 2pm.
Save the Date
Friday, September 23 from noon until 6P the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce will host their Annual Golf Scramble at the Metropolis Country Club!
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
- Metropolis Drugs I is in search of a Full Time Cashier. The position will have a weekly set schedule and the pharmacy is closed on Sundays. Working every other Saturday is a requirement of the position. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED. Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work with customers to meet their needs and attention to detail. Reliability is necessary. Apply In person or email your resume to Metropolisdrugs1@gmail.com
- Quality Inn & Suites – Front Desk Agent, Housekeepers – Apply online at glassdoor.com
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