Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Lady Cats Open Season With Win Over Sesser, Take On Murphysboro Wednesday On WJBD
The Salem Lady Wildcats opened up the DuQuoin Tip Off Tournament with a 44-30 win over Sesser Valier. The Lady Cats forced 32 turnovers and used an 18-4 third quarter to turn a 2-point halftime lead t...
Nov 14, 2023
JH Girls Roundup From Monday
Franklin Park girls return to the court tonight when they host Olney coming off a big 44-17 win at Herrin last night to improve to 10-3. Quinn Wolfe led Salem with 21 and Emma Lipe had 7 assists and 6...
Nov 14, 2023 Photo: Sideline Photos
Bobcats Fall To Altamont Lutheran, SC Knocks Off Raccoon
The Franklin Park Bobcats dropped a disappointing home game to Altamont Lutheran 36-34. The JV Bobcats won 40-10. The SC Falcons are at home with Sigel St Michael. SC is 5-1 after last night's 59-29 w...
Nov 14, 2023
Spike Tyson's Win YMCA A League Women's Tournament
In Salem Recreation/YMCA women's A League Volleyball Tournament play it was Spike Tysons winning the championship over Meskil Cleaning Services 25-11, 25-16. AOS Church took 3rd over Bierman's General...
Nov 14, 2023
Antetokounmpo, Portis produce double-doubles in Bucks' 118-109 victory over Bulls
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo had 35 points and 11 rebounds and Bobby Portis also had a double-double in the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. "He was p...
Nov 14, 2023
For Craig Counsell, the chance to manage the Cubs was one he couldn't pass up
CHICAGO (AP) - Craig Counsell didn't answer the phone when the Chicago Cubs called about their manager job. Once he realized the number belonged to President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer, he quick...
Nov 14, 2023
Lutz is good on second chance with 36-yard field goal in Broncos' 24-22 win over Bills
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Wil Lutz got a do-over and kicked a 36-yard field goal as time expired, and the Denver Broncos won their third straight by rallying for a 24-22 victory over the sloppy, turno...
Nov 14, 2023 Mark Morgan / CC
Centralia Veterans Day program includes challenge to avoid veteran suicide and induction of nine veterans into the Wall of Honor
The Centralia Veterans Day program heard from a local veteran was a challenge to help prevent veteran suicide. Nine veterans were also inducted into the Wall of Honor, including a 100-year-old World W...
Nov 13, 2023 Wall of Honor inductees with Judy Sutherland on far left and Mike Sutherland on far right.
Centralia City Council to be asked to clear way for two downtown Christmas events
The Centralia City Council Monday night will be asked to approve a resolution and ordinance related to downtown Centralia Christmas events. A resolution will come before the city council to allow the ...
Nov 13, 2023
Final day to make application to BCMW-WJBD Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program
This is the final day to make application to the BCMW/WJBD Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program for disadvantaged families in Marion County. Applications may be completed Monday at BCMW Community Services...
Nov 13, 2023
