Author Archives: WJBD Staff
William Contreras drives in 2 runs for Brewers in a 2-1 win over Cardinals in 10 innings
ST. LOUIS (AP) - William Contreras drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and finished with two RBIs as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1 on Friday night. "He earned his mon...
Apr 20, 2024
The Heat are headed to Boston after ousting the Bulls 112-91 in East play-in finale
MIAMI (AP) - The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. "We want Boston," the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over. The fans got their wish. And a rematch of the last two Eastern ...
Apr 20, 2024
Jameson Taillon comes off the injured list and pitches Cubs to 8-3 win, dropping Marlins to 4-16
CHICAGO (AP) - Jameson Taillon allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season after recovering from a strained back, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Miami Marlins 8-3 on Friday. Nico H...
Apr 20, 2024
Rural Kell home heavily damaged by fire; homeowner taken to hospital as precaution (updated 2:30 pm)
A fire heavily damaged the Darren and Connie Gaston home in the 4500 block of Kell Road about a mile west of Kell Thursday night. Assistant Kell Fire Chief Jason Franke was first on the scene and repo...
Apr 19, 2024 Fire damages home on Kell Road Thursday night.
Salem Grade School Board moves forward on summer improvements; learn district now eligible to apply for free lunches for all students
The Salem Grade School Board reviewed spending plans for upcoming and ongoing building projects in the district. The district is currently considering proposals from three different companies for repl...
Apr 19, 2024
Stallions and Top Ranked Griffins Tied 1-1 After 8....Salem Heads To Mater Dei - Prep Baseball Scores
The Salem Wildcats return to action at 9-10 today when they travel to Breese to take on Mater Dei before heading to Mascoutah on Saturday to take on the powerhouse Indians. The SC Cougars head to Flor...
Apr 19, 2024
OPS, CORLHS & Centralia Get Softball Wins - Prep Scoreboard
The Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Lady Eagles improved to 8-10 with their 15-0 win over North Clay. Lexi Calhoun had 2 hits and 5 RBI in the win. Hailey Lane and Amiya Ray had 2 hits with hits also from Gwen B...
Apr 19, 2024
Lux Sets Meet Record/Washington Sets Franklin Park School Record At Terry Heern Invite
The Terry Heern Invitational was held at Salem High School. Silas Lux set a new meet record in the shot put with a throw of 49-11. He was also 2nd in the discus throwing 130-ft 4-inches, both were sta...
Apr 19, 2024
Christ Our Rock Has A Record Breaking Day At Webber
With the most 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals we have seen this season and one heck of a team effort the Stallion boys finished with 93 points falling just 1 point shy of 2nd place Christopher (94) out ...
Apr 19, 2024
SCHS Cheer Tryouts/Practices Set
Cheerleading tryouts for the 24/25 squad have been announced. Practices will be May 7th, 8th and 9th from 5:30-8pm in the main gym, with tryouts May 10th at 4:30 also in the main gym.
Apr 19, 2024
