Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Wildcat Bowlers Vie For Return Trip To State Today At Carterville Sectionals
The Salem Wildcat bowlers prepare for their Sectional Tournament today at SI Bowl in Carterville. Salem was the 3rd highest qualifying total of any team coming out of Regionals as they were runner up ...
Jan 20, 2024
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge has reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. U.S. District Cour...
Jan 20, 2024
Judge ends suspension of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who faces rape charge
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday reinstated Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr., who had been suspended from the team since he was charged with rape in Kansas. U.S. Distric...
Jan 20, 2024 Illinois' Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Matt Carpenter returns to St. Louis Cardinals, signing after release by Atlanta Braves
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Matt Carpenter is returning to the St. Louis Cardinals, agreeing Friday to a one-year contract with his team from 2011-21. Carpenter agreed to a deal for the $740,000 major league min...
Jan 20, 2024 gcny1956 / CC
Mt. Vernon woman arrested in connection with November shooting in Centralia
A 21-year-old Mt. Vernon woman has been arrested by Centralia Police on multiple weapons charge after allegedly firing shots at a vehicle last November near 3rd and Perrine Streets. Tyouna Damron of W...
Jan 19, 2024
Centralia man charged with causing injuries to four month old boy
A 19-year-old Centralia man faces three charges in Marion County Court in connection with injuries caused to a four month old boy on January 11th. Marvin Myers of US 51 was charged with aggravated bat...
Jan 19, 2024
Salem Grade School Board puts off decision on supporting TIF extension
The Salem Grade School Board decided they didn't have enough information at Thursday night's meeting to make a decision on if they could support an extension of the City of Salem's TIF Two District. W...
Jan 19, 2024
Salem man has more charges filed against him following December vehicle theft and burglary spree
A Salem man already facing multiple vehicle theft charges now faces additional counts for burglary to a vehicle and possession of a lost or mislaid credit or debit card. Edward Kinney of Salem Mobile ...
Jan 19, 2024
Centralia man sentenced to three years in prison following Centralia Police chase
A 26-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court to aggravated fleeing and eluding a police officer. Coleman Ross of Frazier Street ...
Jan 19, 2024
Police Beat for Friday, January 19th, 2024
Centralia Police have arrested 49-year-old Michael Hawkins of Centralia for violation of an order of protection. Hawkins, who told police he was homeless, was taken to the Marion County Jail. Centrali...
Jan 19, 2024
