Author Archives: WJBD Staff

Salem Recreation/YMCA Sand Volleyball League Results
In Salem Recreation/YMCA coed volleyball at Bryan Park it was Zen Nails & Spa beating BB 2.0 (21-14, 21-18), Meskil Cleaning Services beat 3 Gen Farms (21-16, 21-19), Six Pack in three sets over S...
WJBD Staff Jul 25, 2023

Wainwright's return goes well for the Cardinals, who rally for a 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) - Adam Wainwright has earned the trust of the St. Louis Cardinals' top brass after nearly two decades of pitching excellence, so when the 41-year-old said he didn't need any more rehab wo...
WJBD Staff Jul 25, 2023

Illinois' education personnel shortage goes beyond teachers
Illinois doesn't just have a teacher shortage, House lawmakers are learning about the need for other school personnel as well. Based on testimony at a House Committee Hearing on the topic, schools are...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023

Murray Center holds 'Patriotic Day Parade'
The Murray Developmental Center held a 'Patriotic Day Parade on Friday. The idea for the parade came from some of the Murray residents who wanted to decorate their bikes on the 4th of July and parade ...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023

Murray Center holds job fair Tuesday as they ramp up to hire 200 tech in next three years
The Murray Developmental Center will hold a Job Fair from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday at the center as Murray ramps up to hire 200 techs during the next three years as the population is expected to incre...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023

Illinois participating in nationwide crackdown on illegal telemarketing and robocalls
Attorney General Kwame Raoul says Illinois is joining a nationwide crackdown on illegal telemarketing and robocalls. "Operation Stop Scam Calls" is going after telemarketers, the companies that hire t...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023 Mike Licht / CC

Iuka and Salem Firemen respond to out of control brush fires
Both Iuka and Salem Firemen were called to extinguish out of control brush fires on Sunday afternoon. Iuka Assistant Chief Chad Eagan says a controlled burn got out of control on the Richard and Phyll...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023 liz west / CC

Police Beat for Monday, July 24th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 32-year-old Kelly Taylor Schulte of East 7th in Centralia for endangering the life of a child. She was taken to the Marion County Jail. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies ...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023

Centralia City Council to consider pipeline license agreements with CN
The Centralia City Council Monday night will consider a pipeline crossing permit from the Canadian National Railroad for new raw and treated water mains at the Ellis and Prairie Street railroad crossi...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023

SC 15u Storm Chasers Win Breese Tournament Over Host Flames
It took until their final at-bat trailing 5-0 in the championship of the Breese 15u Tournament to the host Flames, but the SC Storm Chasers found their hitting touch just in time scoring 6 times in th...
WJBD Staff Jul 24, 2023 Photo: Gina Moore
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