Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Two face new felony charges in Marion County Court
New felony charges were filed against two people in Marion County Court on Tuesday. 23-year-old Azreal Lashbrook of North Highway 37 in Mt. Vernon has been charged with unlawful possession of a stolen...
May 01, 2024 File photo: Marion County Courthouse.
Centralia man sentenced to five years in prison on meth conviction
A 23-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court on Tuesday to a charge of possession of under five grams of methamphetamine. Jonatho...
May 01, 2024
Salem JV & V Get Big Wins Over EAWR....Prep Baseball Report
The Salem Wildcats snapped their 7 game losing skid with a dominant 10-0 home win over Wood River behind a Noah Nix 5-inning No Hitter on the mound. At the plate, Salem got a 2-hit day from Colton She...
May 01, 2024
Lady Cats Get W Over Wood River....Williamson & Webster GREAT For Teams In Circle --- Prep Softball Roundup
The Lady Wildcats are 18-5 on the season with their 2-0 home win over Wood River. Olivia Paulson homered to drive in a run and had 2 hits on the day. Nat Lee drove in the other run. Bre Thurman and Al...
May 01, 2024
Salem Wildcats Track Has Good Day Tuesday At Benton
Yesterday the Salem boys track team competed at Benton. Caleb Smith won the discus and shot. Avery and Payton Gullion along with Madden Thompson all cleared 6-foot in the high jump which qualifies all...
May 01, 2024 Alex Spencer breaks the 800m Freshman Record going 2:03.0
Class S Regional Track Meet Hosted Yesterday At Salem High School
Yesterday was the Class S Region 6 Meet held at Salem. Central City won the boys event followed by New Horizon and Selma with Patoka 4th. Central City 130 New Horizon 93 Selmaville 74 Patoka 48 St Mar...
May 01, 2024
Lady Cats Travel To Greenville After Home Loss To Columbia
The Salem Lady Cats close down their regular soccer season today with a game at Greenville. Salem honored their seniors last night before their game with Columbia, which ended in a 10-0 loss. Goalie N...
May 01, 2024 Photo: Greg Maxey
Salem 10u-Rushing Gets Win Tuesday Over Fayette County Freedom
The Salem 10u - Rushing Lady Wildcats beat the Fayette County Freedom 19-2 yesterday. Gwen Goostree doubled and scored 4 runs. Abbi Haines had 3 hits, 3 runs and 3 RBI. Jayla Tabor added 3 RBI along w...
May 01, 2024
Salem Recreation/YMCA B League Volleyball Results From Tuesday
In Salem Recreation/YMCA Women's B League Volleyball, Salem Grace in three sets over Plumbers & Pipefitters (25-22, 16-25, 15-5) and Route 50 Repair beat Pennylee Photography (24-26, 25-17, 17-15)...
May 01, 2024
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. Walt Disney invented enclosed garbage cans to keep Disneyland from smelling bad. Until that point, public trashcans were wire mesh that didn't blo...
May 01, 2024
