Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem High School Honor Society to hold free Winter Movie Fest on Sunday
The Salem Community High School Honor Society will hold a Winter Movie Fun Fest at the high school cafeteria on Sunday. The program is totally free. It includes a hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating, pop...
Jan 05, 2024
Centralia swears in two new police officers
The Centralia Police Department has sworn in two new officers. One of the new officers is a familiar face. Faith Leadingham has been a 911 dispatcher for the City of Centralia for the past two years. ...
Jan 05, 2024 Centralia Police Chief Christopher Locke (center) with new officers Faith Leadingham (left) and Kayla Matthews (right).
Two plead guilty to drug charges in Marion County Court
Two Centralia women have entered negotiated pleas to drug charges in Marion County Court. 31-year-old Hailey Alcala of North Lincoln in Centralia pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession o...
Jan 05, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Wildcats Head To Roxana Tonight...Area Boys Basketball Action
The Salem Wildcats are back in Cahokia action tonight when they travel to Roxana to take on the Shells. Salem lost to Roxana in the consolation semifinal in overtime at the Duster Thomas. Game time at...
Jan 05, 2024
Lady Cats Beat Roxana, Woodlawn Wins 5th Straight MTC Tourney...Annies Get Win #800
The Salem Lady Wildcats won their Cahokia match up at home over visiting Roxana 52-25 last night. Salem is back in action tomorrow afternoon when they host Olney starting with the JV game at noon foll...
Jan 05, 2024
Wildcat Cheerleaders Compete Saturday At ICCA State Cheer Competition In Springfield
The Salem Wildcat Cheerleaders prepare for their first ever trip to the ICCA State Competition tomorrow in Springfield. Salem qualified by finishing 2nd at a competition in Pinckneyville earlier this ...
Jan 05, 2024 Photo: Torin Wright
Lux 17 Points Leads Bobcats Over Bartelso...Odin/Patoka & Citians Earn Wins
Franklin Park Bobcats knocked off Bartelso 52-46. Silas Lux had 17 to lead Salem, Kyler King finished with 16 and Troy Keele added 8. Odin/Patoka beat Sandoval 46-22 behind 12 points from Brady Haines...
Jan 05, 2024
Franklin Park & New Horizon Drop JH Girls Basketball Games
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are back in action tomorrow with a Mega Day alongside the Bobcats. The teams will host Nashville to the Bobcat Den. Last night the girls lost to Bartelso 45-25. Quinn Wo...
Jan 05, 2024
SIJHSAA Releases Post Season Schedule For Girls
The post season regional assignments have been released by the SIJHSAA. The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats will travel to Centralia Jr. High for Class L regional play starting Wednesday against Carlyle in...
Jan 05, 2024
Wildcat Bowlers Head To Carterville Tomorrow
The Salem Wildcat bowlers head to the Carterville Tournament tomorrow as they prepare for the upcoming Regionals that will be held at Salem Bowl. The Cats are the defending IHSA state bowling champion...
Jan 05, 2024
