×
Register for the WJBD Bracket Challenge here!
Franklin Park Middle School Soars Over Annual Can Food Drive Goal
Salem City Council Gives Final Approval to Exhume Grave
Three Area Counties in Top Five for Wild Turkey Harvest
Register for the WJBD Bracket Challenge here!
See Feature 0
See Feature 1
See Feature 2
See Feature 3

Local News

Centralia Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cutting for phase one of The Commonwealth
21h ago
Odin has two applicants for single available gaming license
22h ago
South Central School superintendent announces retirement; next superintendent named
22h ago
Thursday afternoon crash in Centralia sends one to hospital
22h ago
Salem Grade School Board acts on personnel issues; honors several students
22h ago
Police Beat for Friday, March 21st, 2025
22h ago

Weather

51° Clear

Clear
Dew Point: 24°
Winds: N/A
Pressure: 30.13"
View forecast >

FYI

Salem JV Baseball Game canceled Friday afternoon
Area Fire Departments Impose Burn Ban
Trash pickup in Central City moving to roadways
West Ellis Street Railroad crossing in Central City remains closed until further notice

Blogs

Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. Shell Oil Company got the n...
Mar 19, 2025
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this da...
Mar 13, 2025
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
1. Daylight Saving Time was or...
Mar 12, 2025

Local Sports

Wildcats 2-0 After Blowout of Murphysboro....Head To Mountain Dew Park Today For Pair of Games
4h ago homeworks255 / Depositphotos.com
NWIGP Advances To 2nd State Volleyball Tournament Ever, First Since 2012
4h ago
Wildcats & Orphans Open With Big Tennis Wins
Mar 21, 2025
Riley scores 22 as No. 6 seed Illinois defeats Xavier 86-73 in NCAA Tournament
4h ago

National News

Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist
19h ago
Former University of Michigan football coach indicted for hacking accounts, downloading 'intimate' photos
Mar 21, 2025
NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse
Mar 21, 2025
Woman tries to save dog running into traffic, both hit and killed: Police
Mar 20, 2025
Trump administration extends deadline for NYC to end congestion pricing
Mar 20, 2025
Wildfire warnings continue in parts of the country as strong winds persist
19h ago
See Feature 1See Feature 2See Feature 3See Feature 4See Feature 5
Elementary school student brought handgun, ammunition to school: Sheriff Mar 20, 2025
Tesla arson defendants to face 'full force of law,' AG Bondi says Mar 20, 2025
Georgetown fellow detained over alleged Hamas ties was targeted for wife's Palestinian heritage: Lawsuit Mar 20, 2025
DOJ pushes FBI to review, release more Epstein files amid mounting pressure from Trump supporters: Sources Mar 20, 2025

National Sports

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76
14h ago
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/17/25
Mar 18, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/20/25
Mar 21, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/19/25
Mar 20, 2025
Scoreboard roundup -- 3/18/25
Mar 19, 2025

Business News

Elon Musk served by the SEC earlier this month, filing says
Mar 21, 2025
Trump criticizes Federal Reserve, calls for lower interest rates
Mar 20, 2025
Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.
Mar 19, 2025
Fed set to make first interest rate decision since outbreak of trade war
Mar 19, 2025

Political News

Trump suggests Tesla vandals should be sent to prison in El Salvador
19h ago
Pentagon changed course for Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials
20h ago
Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments
21h ago
Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman grilled at town hall about DOGE: 'Where is this fraud?'
Mar 21, 2025

World News

Husam al-Titi, former ABC News journalist, killed in Gaza air strike
19h ago
London's Heathrow Airport to restart flights after fire causes closure
Mar 21, 2025
Right main landing gear collapsed on impact in fiery Toronto plane crash: Preliminary report
Mar 20, 2025
Ukraine targets key Russian airbase with 'massive' drone attack
Mar 20, 2025

Health News

Measles cases linked to outbreak in Texas reach 309, surpassing nationwide total in 2024
Mar 21, 2025
As measles cases rise across the US, who may need another vaccine dose?
Mar 19, 2025
Texas measles outbreak grows to 279 cases, approaching nationwide total for 2024
Mar 18, 2025
HHS appears to delete Surgeon General gun violence advisory webpage
Mar 18, 2025

Entertainment News

Boxing heavyweight champ George Foreman dies at 76
14h ago
Quinta Brunson files for divorce from Kevin Jay Anik after 3 years of marriage
22h ago
Amanda Seyfried thinks 'Jennifer's Body' is a perfect movie: 'Looking forward to the sequel'
23h ago

Country Music News

Nashville Notes: Priscilla's yard sale, Parker's new boots and more
19h ago
Is she okay? Megan Moroney says next album is 'happier than I thought'
20h ago
Luke Combs gets his Walk of Fame star: 'I'm thankful to still be as happy as I wanted to be'
22h ago
Morgan Wallen drops two new songs, scores his 19th top-10 hit
23h ago