Author Archives: WJBD Staff
5-1 Lady Cats Host Undefeated Breese Central To Open Cahokia Tonight
The Salem Lady Wildcats host undefeated Breese Central tonight to open up the Cahokia Conference. This game will not be broadcasted on the air. The next Lady Cats on WJBD will be Monday night from Mat...
Nov 30, 2023
Blackhawks Get 34 From Dempsey in Tight Loss.....Prep Boys Basketball Results
The Sandoval Blackhawks fell to Mulberry Grove 74-73. In the loss, Armoni Dempsey finished with 34 points. Bradon Mcclelland and Drew Gore added 11 each. Last night South Central defended their home c...
Nov 30, 2023
JH Basketball Results From Wednesday
JH Boys Results....Salem Falls To Mt Vernon, Raccoon Wins 4th Straight Franklin Park dropped their last game at the Benton Tournament to Casey Mount Vernon 44-30. In the loss, Troy Keele led the short...
Nov 30, 2023
Harris Named NAIA Scholar Athlete For 2nd Straight Year
Salem grad and Olivet Nazarene senior volleyball player Malia Harris has been named for the 2nd straight year a Daktronics NAIA Women's Volleyball Scholar Athlete. The list includes 1200 student-athle...
Nov 30, 2023
Andre Dawson asks baseball Hall of Fame to change cap on plaque to Cubs from Expos
CHICAGO (AP) - Andre Dawson says he sent a letter to baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark asking to change the cap on his plaque from the Montreal Expos to the Chicago Cubs, a decision by the...
Nov 30, 2023 Ron Cogswell / CC
Marion County Board approves budget; can't agree on tax levy
The Marion County Board approved its budget, but couldn't come to an agreement on a tax levy Tuesday night after hearing complaints about rising tax valuations. The board passed an overall $12.9-milli...
Nov 29, 2023 Mark Miller address concerns over rising property taxes at Tuesday night's Marion County Board meeting. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Central City Village Board purchases new squad car; raises sewer rates
By Austin Williams The Central City Village Council approved the purchase of a new police squad car with capital improvement funding at the meeting on Tuesday. Police Chief James Ramsey spoke at the m...
Nov 29, 2023
Wildcats Fall To 4th Ranked Bulldogs On Late 4-point Play And Drive...Prep Scores
The Salem Wildcats never trailed against 4th ranked St Anthony until 44 seconds left in the game when Brock Fearday hit a driving layup to give the Bulldogs a 40-38 advantage and eventually a 42-38 vi...
Nov 29, 2023
Bobcats Fall At Effingham, SC Loses To WSS, Central City Beats Undefeated Nashville
The Franklin Park Bobcats lost at Effingham 48-33. Scout Puricelli led Salem with 9 points. The JV Bobcats lost 31-25. Owen Tennyson led the Bobcats with 10. The Bobcats return to Benton Tournament pl...
Nov 29, 2023 Photo: Nikki Maltman
Lady Bobcats Get 31 From Wolfe In Blowout Win Over CJHS.....Middle School Girls Scores
The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats improved to 12-5 with a 58-27 win over Centralia. Quinn Wolfe led Salem with 31 points. Maddie Dulaney added 12 and Kayleigh Jarrett pulled down 9 rebounds. The JV won 4...
Nov 29, 2023 Sideline Photos
