Author Archives: WJBD Staff
2022 04/30 - David Brock Wade
David Brock Wade, 42 of Salem, Illinois passed away at his home Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born October 14, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, he was the son of David A. Wade and Karie Lee (Coffey) Sullen...
Apr 30, 2021
Centralia High to offer in-person and on-line summer school
Centralia High School will offer both in-person and on-line summer school this year. Principal Reid Shipley made the announcement Thursday night at the monthly meeting of the CHS Board of Education. S...
Apr 30, 2021 TLC Jonhson
Emergency Housing Assistance Legislation heading to Governor's Desk
Illinois lawmakers are sending emergency housing assistance legislation to the Governor's desk. Both the House and Senate have now passed the bill, which creates a program for doling out over a billio...
Apr 30, 2021 Maryland GovPics / CC
May Market previews in Salem this weekend
A new event debuts in Salem this weekend. May Market will be held Friday evening and Saturday at the Marion County Fairgrounds. The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring what they want to ma...
Apr 30, 2021
Police Beat for Friday, April 30th, 2021
A 25-year-old Centralia woman has been arrested on an outstanding warrant and for possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Centralia Police took Shatavia McGee of North Cherry into custody w...
Apr 30, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Salem Grade School Board seats new member and reorganizes
The Salem Grade School Board seated a new member and reorganized at a special meeting Thursday night. Jason Smith is joining the board. "I wanted a chance to serve my community and help my kids. They ...
Apr 30, 2021
Salem Performs Well At Track Meet Thursday
The Salem Track & Field team hosted Central, Okawville, Wood River and Webber on Thursday. The boys won the event with 138 points followed by Central 89, Okawville and Wood River finished with 40 ...
Apr 30, 2021
SC Falls To St A 2-1 In Well Pitched Game
St Anthony knocked off South Central in a pitcher's dual 2-1. SC took a 1-0 lead in the top of the sixth when Cameron Brandt stole home on a double steal. St Anthony responded in the bottom of the inn...
Apr 30, 2021 Darren Whitley
Blue Angels Prepare For NJCAA Tennis Championships In Mesa, AZ
The KC Blue Angels women's tennis team is competing at the NJCAA National Tournament in Mesa Arizona. Coach Basch and the team flew out yesterday and will play a practice round today before the openin...
Apr 30, 2021
SC's Smith Named NTC MVP, Garrett On First Team
South Central standout Halle Smith has been named the National Trail Conference volleyball MVP. She is joined on the first team by Sydnee Garrett.
Apr 30, 2021
