Author Archives: WJBD Staff
White Sox stay hot
UNDATED (AP) - Good pitching, great defense and a pair of homers have run the Chicago White Sox's winning streak to six games. Lance Lynn struck out nine while allowing two hits over five innings of t...
May 14, 2021
2022 05/13 - Wayne Carter
Wayne Carter, 79, of Sandoval passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022. After graduating from Sandoval High School, Wayne enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country with pride from 1...
May 13, 2021
2022 05/13 - Myrtle Marie "Mert" (Speakes) Agnew
Myrtle Marie "Mert" (Speakes) Agnew, age 78 of Salem, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Odin Health and Rehab in Odin. Mert was a member of Open Arms Fellowship Church in Salem. She worked for t...
May 13, 2021
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON"T You can highlight your business each week right here! Call WJBD Radio today and ask Alex about this advertising opportunity that includes both digital and on the air elements. Beli...
May 13, 2021
Centralia High May Fete returns with two courts
Centralia High School celebrated the school's 108th May Fete Wednesday evening by crowning two complete courts, for school years 2020 and 2021, as a result of last year's cancellation due to the COVID...
May 13, 2021 Retiring 2019 King Cody Mays crowns 2021 King Brooks Harlan as 2021 Queen Jazmyne Myers looks on. The theme for this year's event was "Solid Gold." Photo credit - Pat Hodges
Salem Township Hospital names its employee of the year
Salem Township Hospital has named emergency room LPN Ayla Eichenseer as its "Employee of the Year". The annual award is presented by the Salem Township Hospital Foundation through a gift provided by D...
May 13, 2021
Vaccines now open to 12 to 15-year-olds
Kids ages 12-15 can now get the Covid-19 vaccine in Illinois. With approval of use of the Pfizer version for this age group, Governor JB Pritzker said Tuesday that the state stands ready to administer...
May 13, 2021
Salem Community High Seniors to receive goody bag
The Salem Lions Club will once again this year provide a goody bag to the 2021 graduating class. Salem High School Athletic Director Scott Steward who also serves on the Salem Lion's Post Prom Committ...
May 13, 2021 2021 SCHS T-shirts to be given to each senior in goodie bag after graduation on Sunday. Senior Taylor Allen came up with the design.
Fire destroys home northeast of Mt. Vernon undergoing renovation
Jefferson Fire Protection District officials say a single family residence undergoing renovation northeast of Mt. Vernon was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Firefighters say the fire at the home ...
May 13, 2021
Police Beat for Thursday, May 13th, 2021
A homeless Salem woman has been arrested on felony drug charges following a Wednesday night traffic stop by Salem Police on South Broadway. Tammy Williams was taken to the Marion County Jail for posse...
May 13, 2021
