Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Centralia man draws two year prison term on probation violation
A 57-year-old Centralia man has been sentenced to two years in prison after his probation was revoked on a conviction for felony criminal trespass to a residence. Robbie Dabney of Howard Street will s...
Dec 06, 2023
CJHS Tigers Win On 8th Grade Night, Host Franklin Park Tonight
The Franklin Park Bobcats are in action today as they travel to Centralia. The Centralia Jr High Tigers on 8th grade night beat Herrin 59-49.
Dec 06, 2023
Marion County Sheriff's Department swears in new deputy
The Marion County Sheriff's Department has a new deputy. Sheriff Kevin Cripps has sworn in Issac Hayes of Salem as the department's newest deputy. He'll report to the police training academy in Bellev...
Dec 06, 2023 Issac Hayes of Salme is sworn in as the newest Marion County Sheriff's Deputy by Sheriff Kevin Cripps while Issac's wife Ashley holds the Bible. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Rotary Club continues tradition to provide shoes to less fortunate students
The Salem Rotary Club is continuing a tradition of providing shoes to students in need. The club is presenting certificates to the principals of all of the schools that feed into Salem Community High ...
Dec 06, 2023 (left to right) Brenda and Greg Jones of the Salem Rotary present shoe certificates to Franklin Park Principal Tyler Lux and Student Services Secretary Lauren Miller. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Kinmundy woman sentenced to 2.5 years in jail on burglary and aggravated battery charges
A 33-year-old Kinmundy woman has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty in Marion County Court on Tuesday to burglary and aggravated battery charges. Vanessa Wooden of ...
Dec 06, 2023
OBC Tournament Finals Set....Central City v. Selmaville On Thursday
The Oil Belt Conference Tournament continued last night at Selmaville. The host Rockets beat Odin for the first time this season in 3 tries 34-30. Gavin Harper led the Rockets with 14, Logan Butts add...
Dec 06, 2023
Wildcats Fall To Mascoutah, Prepare For Columbia On Friday...Prep Scoreboard
The Salem Wildcats fell to 2-6 on the season losing to visiting Mascoutah 59-39. Salem had a 26-25 lead at the halftime break, but were outscored in the 3rd quarter 19-4. Salem was outrebounded 30-18....
Dec 06, 2023
Annies Fall In OT To Mount Vernon...Prep Girls Scores
In prep girls basketball last night, the Centralia Annies dropped a tough overtime game at home to Mount Vernon 59-54. In the loss Jalea Shered and Jasiayah Wallace had 22 each. (Photos: Pat Hodges) &...
Dec 06, 2023
Lady Bobcats Get Home Win.....Jr High Girls Scoreboard
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats are 14-5 after their 40-17 win over visiting Odin/Patoka. Quinn Wolfe led Salem with 20 points and 7 steals. Kayleigh Jarrett had 9 rebounds. The JV Bobcats won 39-2. Ki...
Dec 06, 2023
Wildcats Dominate At Salem Bowl, Gullion's 693 Series Leads Way
The State of Illinois top ranked team and defending state champion Salem Wildcats dominated their home match with Centralia as the Cats shot 3092 to the Orphans 2377. Junior Keaton Gullion opened the ...
Dec 06, 2023
