Terra Temple

After living in various locations and deciding to settle in Brookport, Don Askew and Leo Motley saw that something was missing in their wives' hometown — a library for the public.

Metropolis' newest dispensary has provided its store manager an opportunity to return to his Southern Illinois roots.

By TERRA TEMPLE | The Metropolis Planet [email protected]

The Brookport Library, founded 35 years ago, continues to provide educational resources and activities for all ages, backed by donations and volunteer efforts.

It was a day to bring hope and awareness to “a devastating disease” as the second annual Cancer Warriors Walk of Hope took place Saturday, Oct. 5, at Dorothy Miller

METROPOLIS — After having to reschedule the second annual Recovery Walk due to Hurricane Helene, Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition representatives weren't sure how the turnout would be.

MCDAC’s Youth Advisory Council provide face painting and photo ops during the second annual Recovery Walk held Thursday, Oct. 10, at Fort Massac State Park.

By TERRA TEMPLE | The Metropolis Planet [email protected]

“We're grateful for all the different organizations, churches, individuals who came out to support people in recovery and the community in general,” said Jordan Strong, who is MCDAC's ROSC coordinator.

MASSAC COUNTY, Ill. — Following its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 15, Massac County, Illinois, commissioners took a closer look at the progress being made on the former jail in the third