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Marshall's Morgan blends passions for media, sports, politics
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (210+ words) Ethan Morgan hopes to explore his passion for journalism, sports and politics when he reaches college. Morgan, this week's Murray State Teen of the Week, is a senior at Marshall County High School and has developed many interests since he…...
Celebrating America at 250
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (181+ words) Revolutionary War Patriot Josiah Espy is the fourth-great- grandfather of Brenda Mizell of Metropolis. Espy was born in 1727 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. In 1777, Espy became a member of the Committee of Safety of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, which is located in…...
500 days and counting: MCHS reaches milestone of school days without a fight
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (436+ words) Back in 2005-10, Massac County High School experienced more fights than the administration liked to see. So when the Class of 2010 was about to graduate, then-principal Jason Hayes sat down with the student council to get their input on what could…...
Official hometown observing Superman Day on April 18
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (492+ words) Once upon a time in Cleveland, Ohio, two teenage boys put their imaginations together and created an American superhero. For five years, the two tried to get their idea published, taking it to comic companies only to to be rejected....
Maurer, Elliott lead Patriots past Benton in extras
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (621+ words) Max Elliott dives back into first base against Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 7. Ryan Musselman connects for a hit against Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 7. Walt Windhorst looks to second after the out at first on Tuesday, April 7, versus Harrisburg. In an…...
With reconstruction efforts complete, Duck Bay Shelter now available
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (408+ words) Histori Corps staff, local volunteers and Shawnee National Forest employees debark cedar trees that formed the newly rebuilt historic Duck Bay Shelter at Lake Glendale. The cedar logs used to create the structure were harvested directly from the Duck Bay…...
Lady Patirots soccer defeated by Carterville
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (75+ words) Metropolisplanet. com Carterville left Metropolis Tuesday, April 7, with a 7-0 soccer victory over the Lady Patriots. Bell Hillebrand takes a header during the game. Aubrey Etheridge goes after the ball. Keydelin Santiago with a swift kick for the Lady Patriots. There…...
'Superheroes Stand Up for Children' on April 17
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (342+ words) METROPOLIS " Since 1983, April has been designated in the United States as a monthlong observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and promote prevention efforts across the country. This year, as the Southern 7 Child Abuse Prevention Coalition holds…...
MCHS inducts National Honor Society members
10+ hour, 18+ min ago (215+ words) The Massac County High School chapter of the National Honor Society held its induction ceremony on March 30. Thirty-nine seniors were installed into the U. S. organization that recognizes high school students who excel in academics, leadership, service and character. National Honor Society…...
Charles Barnett | Obituaries
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (225+ words) Charles Barnett, 91, of Karnak, passed away at 12: 13 a. m. Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis. Charles was born Aug. 27, 1934, in Karnak. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Greer of Karnak and Julie and (Robin) Hinton of Karnak;…...