Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Hudson works 7 strong innings and the Cardinals hit 4 HRs in 7-3 win over AL Central-leading Twins
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Dakota Hudson pitched seven strong innings in his second start of the season and Alex Burleson hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 win over the AL Central-...
Aug 03, 2023
Big Ten having preliminary conversations about more expansion if Pac-12 crumbles, AP sources say
A group of Big Ten presidents has begun discussing the possibility of adding more West Coast schools to the conference if the Pac-12 continues to crumble, two people familiar with the conversations to...
Aug 03, 2023
2023 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School killed when hit by car Sunday night
A 2023 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School has been identified as the 18-year-old killed when struck by a car while on a sidewalk in the 600 block of Main Street on Sunday night. Courtney Jo Estes was ...
Aug 02, 2023 Courtney Jo Estes
4H Champions named in rabbit and bird competition
The Marion County 4H held its rabbit and poultry competition at the fairgrounds on Monday. In the rabbit show, Jaret Gibson was awarded for best rate of gain. The Grand Champion Market Pen was given t...
Aug 02, 2023
Breese man pleads guilty to second degree murder
A 30-year-old Breese man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second degree murder in connection with a death that occurred late last year next to Carlyle Lake following an apparent fight. Valent...
Aug 02, 2023
Police Beat for Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested a 42-year-old Centralia man for domestic battery. Robert Jones of Cedar Street was taken to the Marion County Jail. The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigati...
Aug 02, 2023
Centerville woman has bond set at $50,000 in Centralia shooting
Bond was set at $50,000 in Marion County Court Tuesday for a 26-year-old Centerville woman charged with a Class X offense of aggravated battery with discharge of a firearm and a second felony count of...
Aug 02, 2023 Alexis Keller (MCSO Photo)
Bond set at $75,000 for Salem man arrested during burglary in progress at Edgewood Bar
A 33-year-old Salem man faces multiple charges after Effingham County Sheriff's Deputies broke up a burglary in progress at the Beer Port in Edgewood early Tuesday morning. Marcus Hicks of Hamilton St...
Aug 02, 2023
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic
Wise World of Wellen presented by Salem Eye Clinic 1. The guy who invented Vicks VapoRub also invented junk mail. 2. The little layer of chocolate in between the wafers in a Kit Kat bar is actually re...
Aug 02, 2023
Southern Illinois Wins Colt World Series With Shutout Of Ohio
For the 3rd straight year, a team from Southern Illinois has won the Colt World Series. With 2-time defending champion Marion eliminated, it was time for Southern Illinois to pull it off as they beat ...
Aug 02, 2023
