Author Archives: WJBD Staff

A 28-year-old Salem woman has pleaded guilty to one of two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer pending against her. Michelle Hester of East Olive admitted to shoving a Salem Police Office...

A 39-year-old Alma woman has had two charges of reckless homicide dropped against her after entering a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of driving an uninsured vehicle involved in bodily harm. Bran...

The City of Salem has finalized the musical line-up that will lead up to the Fourth of July Fireworks display over the Salem Reservoir. Economic Development Director Tabitha Meador says activities wil...

The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating three burglaries reported on Wednesday. The Walnut Hill Barbershop on Main Street in Walnut Hill was entered with a change jar, cigarettes and o...

A 50-year-old Salem man is in the Marion County Jail after being arrested by Salem Police on outstanding Marion and Clinton County warrants. Jimmy Brannin is wanted for failure to appear in traffic ca...

The Salem Lady Wildcats softball team earned two wins in the West Frankfort Summer League. They opened with an 11-5 win over Benton. Makenna Smith was the winning pitcher and also hit a grand slam. Av...

The Rotary Reds finished their Little League Major's regular season at 14-1 with their 13-1, five inning win over Lions. Jaret Gibson was great on the mound allowing 1 hit, walking just 1 and striking...

In Salem Rec/YMCA men's softball, Eliminators beat Odin Caf 7-0 and B&J Loggers 7-0, Alpha & Omega over Misfits 21-15 and NAL beat Security Alarm 23-13.

The Salem Youth Football League registration is open now for the 2021 season. The cost is $100. $40 will be returned when a game is worked by parents. Helmets will be issued upon payment of registrati...

Chicago Cubs (41-33, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (44-30, second in the NL West) Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Zach Davies (4-4, 4.66 ERA, 1.47 W...