Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Torin Wright Talks About New Position Leading Salem Cheer
At only 24, Torin Wright has taken over the Salem Community High School Cheer program and he couldn't be more excited. Starting as an assistant coach 5 years ago, Wright said he never was thinking tha...
Apr 20, 2023
Cubs hammer A's bullpen in 12-2 win for 3-game sweep
OAKLAND, Cailif. (AP) - Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run standing up on an infield grounder to spark a four-run sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs reached Oakland's bullpen for 10 runs in a 1...
Apr 20, 2023
Edman, Gorman homer, Cards beat Diamondbacks, MadBum 14-5
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Tommy Edman had a three-run homer with a career-best five RBIs, Nolan Gorman hit his first big league grand slam and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 14-5 on Wedn...
Apr 20, 2023
Sign up now underway for weather warnings via new Marion County Nixel-Everbridge program
The first phase of the Marion County Nixel-Everbridge program is now in operation. It will provide emergency weather information. The chair of the Marion County Board Committee handling the implementa...
Apr 19, 2023 Jeramey Jannene / CC
Jim Beasley holds onto Kaskaskia College Board seat (updated 4:50 pm Wed)
Kaskaskia College Board member Jim Beasley has held onto his seat on the board. With all the late-arriving absentee and vote-by-mail results entered, Beasely increased his lead from 29 to 33 votes ove...
Apr 19, 2023
Fire impacts three homes and three cars in Mt. Vernon
A fire on the south side of Mt. Vernon that is suspected to be set destroyed a vacant home before heavily damaged a second home and melting the front siding on a home across the street. Mt. Vernon Fir...
Apr 19, 2023 liz west / CC
Prep Baseball From Tuesday --- Salem Wins 7th Straight, NC Knocks Off #1 SC, COR Has Tough Day With McGivney
Wildcats Win 7th Straight, Head To Benton Today The Salem Wildcats won their 7th straight game and have gotten a game above .500 at 10-9 with their road win at Breese Central 5-2. Salem sweeps the sea...
Apr 19, 2023
Prep Softball Roundup --- Salem Keeps Rolling, OPS & SC Pick Up Wins
Lady Cats 13-2 With Blowout At Breese The Salem Lady Cats improved to 13-2 on the season with their 14-2 win at Breese Central. The Lady Cats busted out 4 homers on the day with Olivia Paulson going d...
Apr 19, 2023
New Mile Record Holder At CORLHS, His Name Is Elijah Gregory
The Christ Our Rock Silver Stallions Track and Field Girls and Boys teams were back at it again tonight at The Greenville Comet Invitational and it was a great evening for our athletes once again. Com...
Apr 19, 2023
Lady Bobcats Knock Off Carterville In Front Of Good Home Crowd
The Salem Lady Bobcat soccer team played their first home game of the season in front of a big crowd and walked away with a 3-2 win over a good Carterville squad. After giving up an early goal, Salem'...
Apr 19, 2023
