Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Salem 2nd At Marion Doubles Tournament
Salem took 2nd place overall in the Marion Doubles Tournament, with #1 Doubles Logan Bandy and Andrew Tate taking 2nd in their flight. #2 Doubles John Tran and Mason Jones taking 1st in their flight. ...
Apr 17, 2023
Police Beat for Monday, April 17th, 2023
Salem Police have arrested 40-year-old Jacklyn Tate on criminal trespass and theft charges. Tate, who told authorities she is homeless, was taken to the Marion County Jail last week on an outstanding ...
Apr 17, 2023
Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up expanding this year
A challenge has led to a big expansion to the Keep Salem Beautiful Great American Clean Up this upcoming Saturday. Kelley Predium is coordinating the effort. "We were challenged by the Rotary to grow ...
Apr 17, 2023
Funeral services held for Korean Army Veteran 73 years after he went MIA
The family of Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn celebrated his life in a Homegoing Celebration on Saturday 73 years after he went Missing in Action while in battle in North Korea. Powe's niece Marva ...
Apr 17, 2023 The Reverend Val Powe delivers works of encouragement remarks at the funeral service for Master Sergeant Merritt Leroy Wynn whose remains were recently verified after being missing in action for 73 years. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem City Council to consider adoption of 2024 Fiscal Year Budget
The Salem City Council Monday night will consider adopting the nearly 21-million dollar 2023-24 fiscal year budget. A public hearing will start the meeting at six to allow for public comment before th...
Apr 17, 2023 GotCredit / CC
Great Weekend For Lady Lakers
Lady Lakers went 2-2 and finished 3rd this weekend playing in the high school division of the Reebok Super Showcase in Paducah, KY. Annalyn Bass and Jordyn Fritz were named player of the game in their...
Apr 17, 2023
Wildcats Make It 6 Straight Wins, Back To .500 After Weekend Sweep
The Salem Wildcats have won 6-straight and are 9-9 on the season after a pair of wins on Saturday. In the opening game that lasted over 3 hours, Salem held on to beat Newton 11-9. Salem led 7-5 in the...
Apr 17, 2023
Cougars Win Wood Bat Classic, Remain Undefeated, North Clay Dominates Saturday For 2nd Place
The SC Cougars won their Wood Bat Tournament with a pair of wins on Saturday. SC beat Woodlawn 15-0 in the first game Saturday. Chase Thompson homered and drove in 3 as SC scored 10 runs in the 2nd in...
Apr 17, 2023
Lady Cats JV Drop 2 To Breese Saturday
The Salem JV Lady Cats softball team lost both games Saturday to Breese 8-7 and 20-13. In the first game, Lauren Burge was great striking out 11. Marah Johnson hit her 2nd JV homer of the season as pa...
Apr 17, 2023
This year's Mascoutah Military Classic was loaded with talent.
Cahokia brought home the title in the 20 team meet, with Edwardsville taking second and Mascoutah third. The Wildcats finished 9th overall with 28.5 points. Alek Bandy picked up the .5 point with a 8t...
Apr 17, 2023
