Author Archives: WJBD Staff
NASCAR revels in an M.J. moment. His Airness gives a big boost to his posthoops passion
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) - Suddenly, Michael Jordan's new life seems just as satisfying as his old one. This felt a whole lot like M.J. knocking down a buzzer beater, winning the big game, celebrating lik...
Apr 23, 2024 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan celebrates a win by his driver Tyler Reddick after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Talladega. Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Fire heavily damages outbuilding and vehicle in Sandoval Sunday afternoon
The Sandoval Fire Department was called to a shed fire during the noon hour Sunday that had spread from a landscape waste fire. Fire Chief Chad Parson says the vacant property at 408 South Mulberry wa...
Apr 22, 2024 A heavily damaged outbuilding at 408 South Mulberry in Sandoval following a Sunday afternoon fire.
Youth organizations get involved in Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build
Three youth organizations provided much of the manpower Saturday when Sleep in Heavenly Peace built 26 beds for children who otherwise would not have a bed to sleep. President Kevin Rakers says the ne...
Apr 22, 2024 Volunteers help to build beds on Saturday at the Orchard Shopping Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Wildcats Fall Twice At Mascoutah...Saturday Baseball Scores
The Salem Wildcats fell to 9-13 over the weekend with a pair of losses at powerhouse Mascoutah. They dropped the first game 10-0. Salem only had 3 hits, singles from Gavin Zimmermann and Cooper Lobek ...
Apr 21, 2024 slgckgc / CC
Lady Cats Win Twice In Dominant Fashion Over Lawrenceville...Saturday Softball Roundup
The Salem Lady Cats are 15-4 on the season after a double header sweep of visiting Lawrenceville at Tully Park. They opened with a 5-0 win. Bre Thurman had 2 hits including a double and scored twice w...
Apr 21, 2024
3 Salem ESports Teams Headed To State After Salem Sectionals Saturday
Salem was the site for the IHSA E-Sports Sectionals over the weekend. Salem's Mario Cart team won the title and will advance to state this weekend. Also finishing 2nd and advancing were the Super Smas...
Apr 21, 2024
Salem 13u 1-3 In Tournament Play
The Salem 13u were in tournament action this weekend. After falling twice on Saturday in pool play 6-3 to St Anthony and 4-1 to Jasper County, the Cats bounced back and won their opener on Sunday beat...
Apr 21, 2024
Salem U12 Girls SLYSA Undefeated Champs
Salem Select U12 took away a win against the St. Louis Stars to finish up their inaugural SLYSA season as undefeated division champions!!!! Braelyn Holzhausen, Laney Kuhns, and Stevie Nix all walked a...
Apr 21, 2024
Wildcats Varsity Falls At Mater Dei, Vincent Lifts JV Over Knights In 8 Innings...Prep Baseball Scores
The Salem Wildcats travel to powerhouse Mascoutah today for a double header with the Indians. The Cats are 9-11 after a road loss at Mater Dei yesterday 4-0 in which the Cats could only muster 1 hit, ...
Apr 20, 2024 homeworks255 / Depositphotos.com
Salem Hosts Lawrenceville Today....SC Home For 2 After Road Win....Prep Softball Scoreboard
The Salem Lady Cats return to action today with a double header at home against Lawrenceville starting at 11 at Tully Park. The SC Lady Cougars host Sullivan and Edwards County starting at 10. SC is c...
Apr 20, 2024
