Author Archives: WJBD Staff

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Salem Police have arrested 35-year-old Steven Tate of Cottonwood Drive in Salem for violation of an order of protection. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. 56-year-old Robert Allen of Perkins Str...

The Salem 11u Little League All Stars, fresh off their dominant District 1 championship, will head to Beardstown this weekend for the Section Tournament. Coach Joby Bryan's squad surrendered only 3 ru...

The Robinson 12u Little League All Stars will represent District 1 at the State Baseball Championships in Moline this weekend at the Warren Giles Riverside Complex. The 4 team, double elimination tour...

The Senior American Legion Baseball 5th Division Tournament is going on this weekend at Jay Thompson Field in Harrisburg. Aviston will play at 6:30 tonight against either Alton or Highland with the 8:...

Tryouts for South Central Middle School softball will be held Monday afternoon at Webster Park from 3-5. There will be a parents meeting afterwards. All athletes trying out will need an up to date phy...