Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Avalanche, coach Jared Bednar agree on extension
UNDATED (AP) - The Colorado Avalanche have signed coach Jared Bednar to a two-year extension that runs through the 2023-24 season. Bednar is coming off a 2020-21 season in which he guided the Avalanch...
Nov 20, 2021
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Nationally Recognized with an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital has received an "A" rating from the fall 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The national distinction recognizes the hospital's achievements in protecting patients from...
Nov 19, 2021
Salem man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing restaurant after stealing tip money
A 33-year-old Salem man is being held on charges from multiple incidents after leading Salem Police on a chase after allegedly fleeing the China King in the Westgate Shopping Center without paying for...
Nov 19, 2021 Steven Schultz
Centralia Planning Commission approves special use permit for dog businesses downtown
The Centralia Planning Commission has unanimously granted a special use permit for two dog-related businesses to utilize the former Kaskaskia College WorkForce Center at 325 South Poplar Street downto...
Nov 19, 2021 Former Kaskaskia Workforce Center on South Poplar in Centralia.
Lady Cats Open Tournament Play With Loss To TTown....Will Host Centralia Tonight At 6pm On WJBD
The 20th annual Salem Thanksgiving Tournament opened up last night, and the very young Salem Lady Cats dropped their opener to Teutopolis 71-31 as the Shoes grabbed a 21-2 lead after the opening quart...
Nov 19, 2021 Photo Credit: Greg Maxey.
SC Falcons Fall To Dieterich...NWIGP Wins Again
The SC Falcons fell to Dieterich38-24. Hudson Moore led SC with 12. The Falcons JV won 34-16. Westin Neilson had 15 and Eli Hiestand 9 in the win. NWIGP Indian Eagles JV improve to 7-4 on the season w...
Nov 19, 2021
Franklin Park Wins 6th Straight Beating Centralia By 23...Wilkerson's HUGE Night Helps Patoka...
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats won their 6th straight game, knocking off visiting Centralia 44-21 in a varsity only contest. 9 Lady Cats scored in the win. Jordan Kessler led the group with 12, Marah ...
Nov 19, 2021 Photo Credit: Sideline Photos.
Blue Devils 6-0 After Win Over SEI
The KC Blue Devils improved to 6-0 knocking off Southeastern Illinois 86-63. Jylen Petty led KC with 16. Chauncey Hughes added 15 and Traeveion Jones finished with 10. KC will host Olney Central Colle...
Nov 19, 2021
State Football Semifinal Schedule.....Nashville Sets To Host St Teresa Saturday
The IHSA state football semifinals are tomorrow. In 2a, the Nashville Hornets take their 11-1 record to their semifinal contest at home against the powerhouse running attack of Decatur St Teresa who r...
Nov 19, 2021
Jokic and Denver face DeRozan and the Bulls
Chicago Bulls (10-5, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (9-6, fifth in the Western Conference) Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -4.5 BOTTOM LINE: Nikola Jok...
Nov 19, 2021 Chicago Bulls
