Author Archives: WJBD Staff
One person injured in two vehicle crash at Lincoln and Noleman in Centralia
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash at Lincoln and Noleman Street in Centralia Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate a van driven by 74-year-old Cherry Neff of North Marion in Central ...
Jun 23, 2021
Centralia Veterans 4th of July Parade time changed
The Centralia Veterans 4th of July Parade will start later than usual this year because the 4th falls on a Sunday. The parade is now set to step off at two pm, instead of the normal ten am start, this...
Jun 23, 2021 Cristian RamÃrez / CC
Salem man sentenced to four years in prison
A 29-year-old Salem man has been sentenced to four years in prison after entering guilty pleas in both Marion and Jefferson County Courts. Jakob Jones of West Warmoth was sentenced to three years in p...
Jun 23, 2021
Kinmundy woman pleads guilty to possession of controlled substance charge
A 20-year-old Kinmundy woman has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a possession of controlled substance charge. Katlin Hollinshead of East 5th was sentenced to two years first offender probatio...
Jun 23, 2021 Brian Turner / CC
Two faces new felony drug possession charges 6-23-21
Two persons have been formally charged in Marion County Court with felony drug possession charges. Bond was set at $7,500 for 34-year-old Rose Bounds of South Washington in Salem who was charged with ...
Jun 23, 2021
Salem High School to honor three top levels of graduates in future years
The valedictorian and salutatorian are gone from future graduating classes of Salem Community High School as the district creates three top level of graduates. The plan was placed into the student han...
Jun 23, 2021 The Salem Community High School Class of 2021 during Sunday afternoon graduation activities.
Police Beat for Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
A 21-year-old Salem woman is being held in the Marion County Jail after being arrested by Salem Police on an outstanding failure to appear warrant on a pending domestic battery case. Bond for Chelsey ...
Jun 23, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Man gets 63-month sentence for firing rifle at child's party
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (AP) - A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for firing an automatic rifle while attending a child's birthday party in 2020. Marco Orr of Ea...
Jun 23, 2021 Darcy / CC
Lady Wildcats Softball Win Pair In West Frankfort League
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. Avery Bass and Ally Roberts ...
Jun 23, 2021
Salem Swordfish Move To 2-0
Salem swordfish are now 2-0 in Southern Illinois Swim League Conference after beating Duquoin at home last night. 8 year old Gia Ward finished 2nd in the 25 meter free , 1st place finishes in 25 meter...
Jun 23, 2021
