Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Aviston Express Head Back To State
The Aviston Express won their 2nd straight 5th Division Senior Legion Tournament with a 10-0 win over host Orient. Landon Geragosian went the distance on the mound. At the plate, Mason Hamon had 2 hit...
Jul 25, 2023
Aviston & Bartelso Lead CCL Into Playoffs
After this weekend's action in the Clinton County League the final standings are out heading into the playoffs this Sunday. Aviston edged Bartelso for the top spot as both teams dominated play during ...
Jul 25, 2023 slgckgc / CC
Franklin Park Baseball/Softball Tryouts Next Week
Franklin Park will have their baseball and softball tryouts coming up next week on Monday and Tuesday from 4-6pm for incoming 6th through 8th grade. Athletes must have a school or sports physical in o...
Jul 25, 2023
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Jul 24, 2023 liz west / CC
