Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Max Muncy's 2-run homer in the eighth rallies Dodgers to 5-4 victory over Cardinals
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Pinch-hitter Max Muncy drilled a two-run homer to right field with one out in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Ca...
Apr 01, 2024
DeRozan, Caruso light it up as Bulls knock off Timberwolves 109-101
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - DeMar DeRozan had 27 points and eight assists and Alex Caruso added 21 points on a season-high seven 3-pointers as the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 109...
Apr 01, 2024 Chicago Bulls
Ian Happ's 4 hits, bases-loaded walk lead Cubs over Rangers 9-5
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Ian Happ tied his career high with four hits and drew a tiebreaking bases-loaded walk from Jos Leclerc in a four-run ninth inning, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Texas Range...
Apr 01, 2024
Late caution gives Hamlin a second chance and he beats Gibbs teammate Truex at Richmond Raceway
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Denny Hamlin won the race off pit road with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. after a caution with two laps to go and won in overtime at Richmond Raceway. Truex dominated...
Apr 01, 2024
Betts hits leadoff homer, Hernández adds a pair to help Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Mookie Betts set a Dodgers record for leadoff home runs and Teoscar Hernndez added his first two long balls for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday n...
Mar 30, 2024
Nets tie NBA record with 18 3-pointers in a half, beat Bulls 125-108
NEW YORK (AP) - Dennis Schroder and Mikal Bridges each made seven 3-pointers, and the Brooklyn Nets tied an NBA record by making 18 3s in the second half of their 125-108 victory over the Chicago Bull...
Mar 30, 2024
Illinois' Elite Eight run led by Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge, isn't talking to media
BOSTON (AP) - Illinois' season could have ended up a lot different. The Illini opened the season thriving behind Terrence Shannon Jr., who established himself as one of the premier scorers in the nati...
Mar 30, 2024
AP mock NFL draft 2.0: Quarterbacks and wide receivers are the top 6 picks
Caleb Williams will visit the Chicago Bears next week to meet more coaches, undergo medical testing and get more familiar with his future team. Williams going to the Bears at No. 1 is easy. Predicting...
Mar 30, 2024
Centralia Community Youth Center Executive Director steps down
This is the final week on the job for Centralia Community Youth Center Executive Director Herb Williams. Williams says the past ten years has been a good journey and very worthwhile, but he feels it i...
Mar 29, 2024 Herb Williams address the crowd during his Wall of Honor induction. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Centralia area Easter Egg Hunt set for Wamac Park on Sunday
Wamac Mayor Butch Mathus is preparing for a large number of kids for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Wamac Park on Sunday. Mathus says he wants no kid to go away empty handed with gift bags prepared...
Mar 29, 2024 Wamac Mayor Butch Mathis announcing the winners of 67 bicycles and 84 Easter Baskets at a past Easter Egg Hunt at the Wamac City Park. Photo by Pat Hodges.
