Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Terrence Shannon Jr. scores 31 points, No. 14 Illinois buries Michigan 97-68
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - Terrence Shannon Jr. shot 11 of 15 from the field for 31 points to lead No. 14 Illinois past Michigan 97-68 on Tuesday night. Coleman Hawkins had 17 points and five assists for ...
Feb 14, 2024
Jenny Cavnar makes history as Oakland A's primary play-by-play announcer
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. The company made the announcement ...
Feb 14, 2024 Matt Keefe / CC
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. On "Sesame Street", Cookie Monster's cookies contain no oils, fats, or sugars, because they would stain the muppet. Instead, they're made of panca...
Feb 14, 2024
Salem Police FOP makes donation for Stop the Bleed kits
The Salem Police Department Fraternal Order of Police presented a $1,637 check to the Salem Grade School District Monday afternoon to allow for the purchase of 82 Stop the Bleed kits. That's enough to...
Feb 13, 2024 Salem Police FOP presents $637 check to Salem Grade School District. Left to right: Canine officer Grant Green, Patrolman Dustin Duncan, Salem Grade School Superintendent Leslie Foppe, Salem Grade School Resource Officer Mason McMean, and Salem Police Sergeant and FOP President Blake Phillips. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Wildcats Honor Seniors Tonight Against Roxana
The Salem Wildcats enter the season finale at 10-20 on the season. They will finish up with the Roxana Shells tonight and will honor their seniors as well. Brenan Richardson, Kam Wilkins, Jairen Strou...
Feb 13, 2024 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Productions
Annies Upset CM, Will Get Top Seed Effingham In Salem 3a Regional Finals
B.E. Gum was the site last night for the 3a IHSA regional semifinals in prep girls basketball. The sectionals top-seed Effingham looked the part last night as they eliminated Triad easily 55-34. They ...
Feb 13, 2024 Photo: FTS Productions
Casey Mount Vernon & CJHS Both Play Games At RLC Tonight In Class L Semifinals
Tonight is the SIJHSAA Class L State basketball semifinals. The first game at 6pm will feature Casey Mount Vernon taking on Trico followed by the Centralia Tigers and Carbondale at 7:15 at Rend Lake C...
Feb 13, 2024 Photo Credit: Casey Mount Vernon School
Woodlawn 7th Grade Tournament Opens Tonight, Includes Franklin Park
Tonight is the opening round of the Woodlawn 7th Grade Tournament. The Salem Bobcats are the 5th seed and open at 5pm tonight in the Old Gym against 4th seed Waltonville at the same time top-seed Nash...
Feb 13, 2024
Irvington/North Wamac 7th Grade Tournament First Round Results
The North Wamac 7th Grade Tournament opened up last night. Central City beat Willow Grove 38-18 behind 15 points from Colton Cook. Kaiden Jackson added 9. Jimmy Gaston led Willow Grove with 8. North W...
Feb 13, 2024
Lady Bobcats Volleyball In Action Tonight At Home.....Selmaville & Iuka Earn Wins
The Franklin Park volleyball team is in action at home tonight against Kell. Last night, Selmaville beat Trinity St Mary's 18-25, 25-19, 15-11. The JV lost 17-25, 20-25. Selmaville hosts Irvington/Nor...
Feb 13, 2024
