Author Archives: WJBD Staff

The Centralia Pool Committee has identified the location of the old outdoor pool in Fairview Park and in an open area behind the Centralia Recreation Complex as the two possible locations if a new poo...

The Marion County Board discuss building project updates at its meeting Tuesday night. Building Committee Chair Dr. Creighton Engel reports progress is being made on the renovation of the bathrooms on...

The graduating class at Salem Community High School has been awarded scholarships totaling around $745,000. The scholarships and a number of special awards were handed out during Senior Awards Night h...

Wildcats Knock Off Harrisburg On Senior Day The Salem Wildcats knocked off Harrisburg 5-1 handing them only their 3rd loss in 30 games this season. The Cats scored all 5 in the opening inning as Griff...

Lady Cats Fall In Cahokia Showdown In a battle for the Cahokia Conference softball title, Freeburg knocked off Salem 3-0 to claim the outright crown. Lilly Balgoue struck out 6 in the circle. Makenna ...

Congratulations to Salem grad and SEMO sophomore Delaney Kell on being named to the Ohio Valley Conference 1st team.

Well the Mississippi Division has not been concluded yet. The champion will be crowned after the pole vault event has been determined. That is supposed to take place this afternoon at Breese Central, ...

The prep girls 1a soccer post season continued last night. At Marquette, the hosts shutout Gillespie 12-0 and Carlinville over Staunton 2-1. Father McGivney won at home over Maryville Christian by for...

The Senior Awards were handed out Monday at Salem Community High School, and this year's Mr and Miss Wildcat were Cole Johnson and Maya Susmena. Johnson is a multi-sport athlete who will continue his ...

The Kaskaskia College Blue Angels Softball team began their postseason journey this past Saturday on May 6th against the Falcons of Southeastern Illinois College. This initial round of the Region XXIX...