The City of Ripley held its annual Veterans Day parade on Tuesday. Tom Susman was there and caught up with some participants before the parade stepped off and has a report for us.

Dave Miller host the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the US Senate approving a bill to re-open the federal government after a six-week shutdown.

Dave also gives a commentary asking where was the West Virginia Department of Highways before snow fell throughout the state Sunday night and Monday and numerous accidents caused by ice shutting down roads through the state.

And Dave talks with T.J. Meadows of Metro News about the end of the government shutdown and his recent commentary on why First Energy opted for a new gas powered power plant instead of coal powered.

The Federal Government shutdown may be coming to an end soon. Tom Susman talks with Mark Curtis, a former political correspondant for Nexstar Television in West Virginia about the situation.

Also, as Nucor is nearing operations and potential investment by Fidelis may be coming the Mason County, the county's PSD is busy upgrading its infrastructure. Tom talks with PSD General Manager Brent Clark about what exactly they are doing.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses breaking news from overnight that eight US Senators voted to try to re-open the federal government and end the nearly six-week shutdown.

Dave also discusses breaking news from the New York Times that the US Supreme Court has announced that it will not take up a case to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized same-sex marriage and a story from wvmetronews.com on West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner discussing preparation for the 2026 primary election in May.

Holzer Health, Ohio Valley Bank and Eastman's Piggly Wiggly Stores of Gallia and Mason Counties are teaming up to provides bags of groceries for some folks in need. Tom Susman spoke with Gary Roach of Holzer Health and Larry Miller of Ohio Valley Bank about the undertaking of this program.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, we hear Tom Susman's interview with Evan Wilson from Thursday's Valley Today about an upcoming meeting for Mason County farmers about establishing an agritourism network in the county.

Dave also discusses a story from wvmetronews.com on the Roane County Board of Education voting Thursday night to close Walton Elementary/Middle and Geary Elementary/Middle Schools.

And Dave talks to T.J. Meadows of Metro News about his commentary on the Roane School Board making the right decision and about the retirement of former US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

The Jackson County Commission on Wednesday announced they were providing additional funding to the county's food banks. Tom Susman spoke with Commission President Dick Waybright about the decision, as well as how residents can get involved with county government.

Tom also talks with Evan Wilson, the WVU Extension Services Agent in Mason County, about a meeting coming up on Monday night for Mason County farmers about starting an Agritourism network in the county.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses a recent article that appeared in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer newspaper asking the question if Ohio's 607 public school districts were too much and if consolidation of districts needs to happen.

Dave also discusses activity on social media by West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey and State Senator Chris Rose reacting to the election of Abigail Spanberger as Governor of Virginia and their encouragement of conservatives in the Commonwealth to consider relocating to the Mountain State.

Joe Stevens talks with Brenda Mobley of the Ripley Convention and Visitors Bureau about some upcoming events in our area.

Joe also chats with John David Johnson, the agriculture specialist at West Virginia State University, about cleaning up your garden before winter arrives.

Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, he discusses the results from yesterday's election in Meigs County, including school levies for the Eastern Local and Meigs Local Districts failing to pass.

Dave also promotes the upcoming non-perishable food drive WMOV and WJEH are taking part in this Saturday at the Mulberry Center Food Pantry this Saturday from 9 until noon.