Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Masks come off at Iuka Grade School
The masks have come off at Iuka Grade School. Students and staff no longer have to wear face masks, but they will still be required for visitors and vendors. Superintendent John Consolino says the sch...
May 20, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, May 20th, 2021
A 34-year-old Salem man was arrested by Salem Police Wednesday night for alleged disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after allegedly harassing people at the Orchard Shopping Center. Police say Jam...
May 20, 2021
South Central School District confirms graduation plans and announces valedictorian and salutatorian
An outdoor graduation ceremony is set for outside South Central High School for both graduating seniors and eighth graders on Friday night. There will be 45 high school graduates led by Valedictorian ...
May 20, 2021
Herrin man faces felony drug charges in Marion County Court
A 35-year-old Herrin man has been formally charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession with intent to deliver 30 to 500 grams of cannabis and possession of under five grams of methamphetam...
May 20, 2021 Brian Turner / CC
Sandoval Schools have new Superintendent
The Sandoval School District has a new Superintendent. Current Sandoval Junior-Senior High Principal Matt Dannaman has been promoted to the Superintendent's position following the resignation of curre...
May 20, 2021 Incoming Superintendent Matt Dannamann. (Photo from school website)
Illinois State Board of Education to require most kids to return to classroom in fall
The Illinois State Board of Education is voting to require most kids to return to the classroom in the fall. The Board approved a resolution signifying that it's time to get back to school. State Supe...
May 20, 2021 Bill Smith / CC
Cougars, Jones One Win Shy Of Milestones...Host Neoga Tonight.....Salem Falls To Columbia
The SC Cougars are 1 win shy of a pair of milestones after a dominant 11-1 win in five innings over visiting Fairfield. The Cougars allowed just 3 hits in the game as Aiden Dodson worked the complete ...
May 20, 2021
Salem Knocks Off Columbia Behind Kell's 13ks....SC Falls In NTC Tournament Semifinal
The Salem Lady Cats knocked off Columbia 6-2. Salem broke open the 1-1 tie in the sixth inning when the plated five runs to earn the conference win. Delaney Kell struck out 13 in the win for Salem. Mi...
May 20, 2021
9-inning Thriller Highlights Night At Little League Complex
In the game of the night at the Little League Complex, Peoples National Bank needed 9 innings but came back to beat Salem Tire 4-2. It was a night for pitching on both sides. For PNB, Keaton Gullion w...
May 20, 2021 Photo by - Wilkins Studios/FTS
KC Men's Tennis Finish 23rd In The Country
The KC men's tennis team's run at the NJCAA National Tournament in Texas is over. Kaskaskia College finished 23rd in the country. Kyele Mossman and Mitchell Cagle made the back draw final 8. Dylan Bar...
May 20, 2021
