Author Archives: WJBD Staff
SCMS Softball Tryouts Today At Webster Park
Today is tryouts for the SCMS Lady Falcons softball team at Webster Park in Kinmundy. They will go from 3-5 with a parents meeting following at 5pm. Baseball tryouts at the junior high will be next Mo...
Jul 25, 2022
Big Papi a big hit at his Baseball Hall of Fame induction
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was inducted into the Hall of Fame as legions of fans cheered him. They chanted "Papi! Papi!" from the lawn outside the Clark Sports ...
Jul 25, 2022 Rubenstein / CC
Elliott given Pocono win after Hamlin, Busch disqualified
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - First-place finisher Denny Hamlin was disqualified when his No. 11 Toyota failed inspection, giving Chase Elliott the NASCAR Cup Series victory Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Joe Gibb...
Jul 25, 2022
Votto hits 3-run HR, Mahle sharp in return as Reds top Cards
CINCINNATI (AP) - Joey Votto hit a three-run homer to back Tyler Mahle's sharp return from injury, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3. The last-place Reds overcame Paul Goldschmi...
Jul 25, 2022
Gomes, Smyly help lift Cubs to three-game sweep of Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Yan Gomes hit two home runs, Drew Smyly tossed six sharp innings and the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Nelson Velzque...
Jul 25, 2022
Aviston & Murphysboro Win American Legion 5th Division Openers
The Senior American Legion 5th Division Tournament in Harrisburg opened up last night. In the first game, Aviston shutout Alton 6-0. They advance to play in the semifinals today at 4pm against Murphys...
Jul 23, 2022
BCMW Receives Farmers Market Coupons For Seniors
BCMW Project BREAD, in conjunction with Midland Area Agency on Aging and the Illinois Department on Aging, will be taking applications for coupons redeemable at the Farmer's Markets in Centralia, Mt V...
Jul 22, 2022 Rachel Tayse / CC
South Eastern Illinois Drug Task Force members push for more state help to fight drugs
The South Eastern Illinois Drug Task Force representatives outlined drug trends and the need for more enforcement help when meeting with area State Senators and Representatives this week. The task for...
Jul 22, 2022
Unemployment drops to lowest level since start of pandemic
The unemployment rate in Illinois has reached its lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic. Illinois Department of Employment Security Director Kristin Richards says the June jobless rate came...
Jul 22, 2022 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Clean Energy Proponents calling out grid operator MISO for power shortage issues
Clean energy proponents are calling on regional power grid operator "MISO" to move forward with number of solar and wind projects. MISO manages the generation and transmission of electricity for porti...
Jul 22, 2022 Roman Ranniew / CC
