Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Carrier Mills man gets 50 years for Jefferson County 'road rage' shooting
A Jefferson County Judge has sentenced a 20-year-old Carrier Mills man to 50 years in prison for attempted first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. A jury found Alonte Beachem guilty...
Oct 05, 2021
Salem City Council rejects sign on bonuses for police
The Salem City Council has voted down a plan to offer bonuses for new police officers. Police Chief Sean Reynolds had proposed a bonus of $2,500 to an officer hired off the eligibility list and a bonu...
Oct 05, 2021
Sandoval Police investigate burglary at the Mine Shack
Sandoval Police are investigating a burglary that is believed to have occurred early Monday morning at the Mine Shack at 405 South Mine Street. Police Chief Joe Lyons says forced entry was made throug...
Oct 05, 2021
Abandoned home burns in rural Iuka
Iuka Firemen were joined by Orchardville Firemen in putting out a fire that destroyed an abandoned home southeast of Iuka Monday afternoon. Iuka Fire Chief Kenny Eagan says the roof had already fallen...
Oct 05, 2021 Iuka Fire Station
Drug and weapon charges filed after Salem traffic stop
Two men who were allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine following a weekend traffic stop by Salem Police were formally charged in Marion County Court on Monday. 45-year-old Michael Allison o...
Oct 05, 2021
Salem City Council gives final approval to boat dock ordinance
The Salem City Council Monday night gave final approval to an ordinance that will allow boat docks on the Salem Reservoir to remain and be upgraded. City Manager Rex Barbee says the city gets some con...
Oct 05, 2021
Are Your Taxes Going to Change?
Are Your Taxes Going to Change? Wise investors take the "big picture" view. Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Most likely, you've heard what's brewing in Washington, D.C., called by on...
Oct 04, 2021
KC Cross Country Show Well At Very Tough Heartland JUCO Invite
The Kaskaskia College cross country teams travel to Normal, Illinois for the Heartland JUCO Invite. The Blue Angels were 4th out of 6 teams, while the Blue Devils were 5th out of 6 full teams. The mee...
Oct 02, 2021
Wildcats Rally Falls A Yard Short, Drop Game At Central 7-6
The Salem Wildcats Caden Bee caught a 43 yard pass to setup Salem's only score of the game, a 7-yard td reception from Greene to Bee as Salem cut their deficit at Breese Central to 7-6 with 2 minutes ...
Oct 02, 2021 Photo Credit: Toby Gullion, Wilkins Studios.
Cougars Drop NTC Tournament Tune Up
The SC Cougars played a road game at Altamont to tune up for Monday's National Trail Conference Tournament opener with the Cougars falling 17-7 in six innings. Altamont plated 9 runs in the sixth inni...
Oct 02, 2021 Photo Credit: Toby Gullion, Wilkins Studios.
