Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal by Santos after 4 interceptions of Dobbs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Chicago Bears finally won one of these up-for-grab games after all those painful finishes. Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal with 10 seconds left, his fourth of the night a...
Nov 28, 2023
Cardinals get AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray with $75M deal to anchor revamped starting rotation
The St. Louis Cardinals made their biggest splash yet in an attempt to revamp their lackluster rotation, agreeing with AL Cy Young runner-up Sonny Gray on a $75 million, three-year contract Monday to ...
Nov 28, 2023 Scott U / CC
Centralia City Council to be asked to move forward Monday with Sunset Drive improvements; work session on budget Wednesday night
The Centralia City Council Monday will be asked to approve a $250,000 contract with 618 Civil Contracting to remove and replace the concrete pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewer, and other miscellan...
Nov 27, 2023
Salem's 'Christmas by the Fireside' band and choir concert set for this weekend
The Salem Community Theatre and Cultural Center in partnership with the Salem Community Theatre will present this year's holiday concert, 'Christmas by the Fireside' this Friday and Saturday night. De...
Nov 27, 2023 Iuka Band Director Matt Webster works with the Salem Community Band during a rehearsal. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Lady Cats Host Home Opener Tonight Against West Frankfort
After a 4-1 start, the Salem Lady Wildcats finally play at home tonight when they host the Lady Cardinals of West Frankfort. The next radio broadcast for the Lady Wildcats will be Monday, December 4th...
Nov 27, 2023
Wildcats Finish 1-3 At Capital Classic....Turkey Tournament Wrap Ups
The Salem Freshman Wildcats basketball team will make their debut tonight at Vandalia starting at 6pm. The Salem Wildcats dropped both games at the Capital Classic on Saturday. The day began with a 64...
Nov 27, 2023
Vanhoutin Leads Salem In Opening Tournament
Salem Lady Cats bowled at the Triad Invitational to open their year this weekend. They finished 7th overall. Collinsville won the event with Belleville East and O'Fallon following Freeburg was 6th, Co...
Nov 27, 2023 Submitted Photo
Here is the latest Big Ten Conference sports news from The Associated Press
UNDATED (AP) - No. 3 Washington, No. 4 Florida State and No. 5 Oregon all moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll to give the Pac-12 two top-five teams for the first time since t...
Nov 27, 2023
Nets hit NBA season-high 25 3-pointers, beat Bulls 118-106
NEW YORK (AP) - Spencer Dinwiddie scored 24 points and the Brooklyn Nets made an NBA season-best 25 3-pointers in a 118-109 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Lonnie Walker IV and Royce O...
Nov 27, 2023 Chicago Bulls
Prep Boys Holiday Tournament Recap/Schedule...Wildcats Close Out Capital Classic Today on WJBD
The Salem Wildcats split their opening two games at the Capital Classic in Red Hill yesterday. Salem opened with a 54-32 loss to TTown. The Cats trailed 19-2 after the opening quarter and never threat...
Nov 25, 2023 Photo: Chelsea Clark/Mom Photography
