Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bryan-Bennett Library to extend and change hours starting December first
The Bryan Bennett Library is changing hours effective Wednesday, December first. Librarian Kim Keller says the library will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Friday and Satu...
Nov 30, 2021
Three face new felony charges following Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend arrests
A 41-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. Robert Williams of South Perrine was arrested during a traffic ...
Nov 30, 2021 Joe Gratz
Lady Cats Get First Win Of Season In Balanced Attack...Girls Scores
The Salem Lady Cats earned their first win of the season as they knocked off visiting West Frankfort 52-37 at B.E. Gum. Coming off her All Tournament performance at the Thanksgiving Tournament to open...
Nov 30, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Wildcats Host Newton Tonight....Prep Boys Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats will open up their home season tonight as they welcome the Newton Eagles to B.E. Gum. Bill Hawley and Craig Holmes will have the call for you. Salem is coming off a 2-2 stint and 5t...
Nov 30, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
Blue Devils Hand Lincoln College JV A Loss
The Kaskaskia College Blue Devils are 7-1 after their 89-47 win over the JV from Lincoln College. Chauncey Hughes led KC with 18, Darius Duffy added 10 in the win. Also for the Devils, Traeveion Jones...
Nov 30, 2021
Bobcats Fall In Benton Opener, Head To Effingham Tonight....Boys Scoreboard
The Franklin Park Bobcats fell in their Benton Tournament opener to the host Rangers 40-31. Eli Lograsso had 8, Angel Salgado 6 and Avery Gullion 4 in the loss for the Bobcats. Salem returns to regula...
Nov 30, 2021
Franklin Park 6th Grade Pulls Off Win, Patoka Over Odin In Varsity Action
The Franklin Park 6th grade girls earned a 14-12 win over the JV from Patoka. Maddie Dulaney led Salem with 5 points, Quinn Wolfe added 4. Cristianne Cullip had 10 points for Patoka. The Lady Bobcats ...
Nov 30, 2021
Salem Bowlers Sweep Mt Vernon At Salem Bowl
The Salem Wildcat boys and girls bowlers hosted Mt Vernon last night with Salem winning all their matches. The Varsity boys won big with freshman Silas Moats shooting a 279 game to lead Salem. The Var...
Nov 30, 2021
S. Illinois, Evansville start MVC play
Southern Illinois (3-3, 0-0) vs. Evansville (3-6, 0-0) Ford Center, Evansville, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Evansville hosts Southern Illinois as conference play starts for both teams....
Nov 30, 2021
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is stumping for defensive end Aidan Hutchinson to win the Heisman Trophy after he starred in a win over Ohio State that put the second-ranked Wolver...
Nov 30, 2021
