Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Marion County Coroner Troy Cannon says 'it's very likely that a recount of all the ballots will take place soon' following his loss in Tuesday's election to Republican primary challenger Claude Howell...

Marion County Clerk Steve Fox says election judges did an excellent job in Tuesday's election allowing all the polls to open on time at six am and a quick count of the votes Tuesday night. Fox also sa...

For the last 12 years, Chad Rakers has been coaching the Mater Dei Lady Knights volleyball program after taking over for his Hall of Fame father Fred, Chad has kept the winning tradition going in Bree...

The Salem Wildcats improved to 2-4 on the season with a road win at Charleston 15-5 in six innings. Salem used 9 runs in the fifth to blow the game open. Rhett Detering had 2 hits and drove in 3, Gavi...

The Salem Lady Wildcats improved to 3-1 on the softball field with a home win over Effingham 7-0. The Lady Cats got 4 runs in the fourth inning to break the game open and that was more than enough for...

Wednesday was the official signing day for Salem Community High School Seniors TJ Gillett and Hayden Hopkins. Both young men have signed to lift for Coach Brad Bechel and The McKendree University Powe...

The Centralia Annies competed in their first outdoor meet of the year this week at Salem. Jasaiyah Wallace was 1st in the 400m, Aurora Amason in the mile and Adariyah Dabney in the 300 hurdles. Annies...

The undefeated Salem Lady Bobcats will open up Class L play Saturday at Pinckneyville High School against Massac County at 11am. The winner will advance to the state semifinals at 1 against either Her...

The City of Salem/YMCA finished up their winter coed volleyball B League Tournament. Regulators won a tightly contested title game over One Hit Wonders 25-11, 20-25, 17-15. Plumbers & Pipefitters ...

In Youth League soccer on Tuesday, Johnson's Self Storage beat Gozia Law Firm 8-1. Braylon Shirmer and Josi Thorsen were the players of the game for the winners. In the loss it was Lucy Scott and Tita...