Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Panthers' Kirkwood removed by ambulance after taking hit
UNDATED (AP) - Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, carted off the field and taken away by ambulance. The player who struck him was kicked o...
WJBD Staff Aug 04, 2021 Kyle T. / CC

Curry gets big extension
UNDATED (AP) - Stephen Curry will continue to draw some pretty hefty paychecks from the Golden State Warriors for a few more years. The four-year, $215 million extension will carry through the 2025-26...
WJBD Staff Aug 04, 2021 Matthew Addie / CC

2022 08/03 - Catherine Mae Arnaud
Catherine Mae Arnaud, 85, of Bluford, Illinois, passed away at 2:19 pm July 31, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon. Catherine loved flowers and plants. She enjoyed country musi...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021
2022 08/03 - Ricky E. Fisher
Ricky E. Fisher, age 68 of Iuka, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Ricky was of the Lutheran Faith and was baptized in the Iuka Trinity Lutheran Church. He worked for Omega and Iuka To...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021

Marion County Fair Results from ITPA Tractor Pull and Junior Rabbit and Junior Beef Show
The grandstands came alive Monday night as the ITPA tractor pull returned following a year's absence. Top winners include D and R Pulling first and second in the 10,000 pound pro stock. Chris Schauber...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021

Four face new felony charges in Marion County Court following weekend arrests
Four people arrested over the weekend were formally charged with felony offenses in Marion County Court on Monday. 34-year-old David Huffine of East Church in Salem was charged with felony resisting a...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021

Governor signs package of bills to further protect immigrants and refugees
Governor JB Pritzker is signing a package of legislation to further protect immigrants and refugees in Illinois. The Governor says three of the new laws address immigrant hate crimes, expand workplace...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021 Governor Pritzker gathers with supporters of immigration rights after signing a series of bills on Monday.

Marion County reports 38 new COVID-19 cases in past four days
The Marion County Health Department is reporting 38 new COVID-19 cases from Friday through Monday. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow says five of those testing positive are fully vaccinat...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021

WJBD-WSIQ completes profile of Marion County Fair Queen contestants
WJBD-WSIQ completes its preview of the ten candidates running to be the 2021 Miss Marion County Fair at Tuesday night's pageant. Maggie Telford is from Salem Illinois. She graduated from Salem Communi...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021 From left to right: Maggie Telford, Kenadi Schwartz, Katlyn Hilmes, Sara Timm, 2019 Miss Marion County – Grace Beavin, Ryley Hammond, Jasmin Tarlton, Brylee Dukes, Makaela Draege, and Ciara Cain
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Governor says comprehensive reform of state firearms laws
Governor JB Pritzker is signing what he calls the most comprehensive form to state firearms laws in over a generation. State Police Director Brendan Kelly says the FOID and Concealed Carry License wil...
WJBD Staff Aug 03, 2021
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