Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says it will not be feasible to have a separate administrative building north of Hawthorn School. The board discussed the idea at its February meetin...

The Marion County 911 system has undergone a $750,000 upgrade to the emergency answering service, and police record-keeping system, as well as new software to provide enhancements for community safety...

The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce Home and Community Expo returns this weekend, with the event again being held in the former Buchheit location in Fairview Park Plaza. Chamber Director Marcus ...

The Salem Wildcats made it 3 straight wins this week after losing their first 4 of the season as they beat Centralia 9-5 at SCHS Field. Salem scored 4 runs in the opening inning without the benefit of...

The South 7 Conference released their All Conference boys basketball team with no surprise senior Cruz Harlan of Centralia was the MVP. He was joined on the first team by teammate Daryle Jones, Navont...

The Junior College basketball post season awards have been announced. The All Region 24 team included a pair of KC Blue Devils. Sophomore Caleb Jenkins and freshman Will Vasser. They were also include...

The Christ Our Rock Silver Stallions Boys and Girls Track and Field Teams took to the Track for the first time this season at the Webber HS Open Meet. The boys placed 3rd overall out of 9 teams and th...

The Salem Lady Wildcats soccer team fell in overtime to Breese Central 4-3. Jordan Kessler had all 3 goals for Salem. 2 were assisted by Makinzie Mann the other by Jillie Powless.

The SIJHSAA State Volleyball Tournaments are tomorrow. The undefeated Franklin Park Lady Bobcats open up the Class L Tournament at Pinckneyville. They will open with Massac County at 11am. Class S wil...

HOUSTON (AP) - Jalen Green scored 26 points, Dillon Brooks had 23 before he was ejected from the game and the Rockets won their seventh straight, 127-117 over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. "Goo...