Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Police Beat for Friday, April 7th, 2023
A 28-year-old rural Kell man was arrested by Centralia Police on a Marion County felony failure to appear warrant on a conviction for possession of methamphetamine. Kerry Whipple of Cartter Road was t...
Apr 07, 2023
Kaskaskia College honors 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year
Kaskaskia College has honored McKay Corporation NAPA Auto Parts President Earl Flack as its 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year. The award came during the Teachers and Coaches Entrepreneur program held Thur...
Apr 07, 2023 Entrepreneur of Year Award presentation. Left to right: Kaskaskia College Board Chairman Bill Hawley, Entrepreneur of the Year Earl Flack and KC President George Evans. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Woodlawn man gets 80 years for murder in Jefferson County sentence
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Jerry Crisel has sentenced a 31-year-old Woodlawn man to 80 years in prison for the 2021 murder of 34-year-old Jamarco Foulks of Mt. Vernon. Jaquez Gardner received 70 y...
Apr 07, 2023 Jaquez Gardner, IDOC website.
Wildcats Host Belleville West Today, JV Earn Short-Game Win Over Carlyle Thursday
After having their game at home with Belleville East rained out earlier this week, the Wildcats will host the Belleville West at 4:30 at SCHS Field today. Salem is coming off a tough 2-1 loss to Freeb...
Apr 07, 2023
Thurman's 8th Inning Triple Leads Salem Over OPS...SC Hands Visiting Dieterich NTC Loss
Thurman's 8th Inning Triple Leads Salem Over OPS The Salem Lady Cats knocked off a really good Odin/Patoka/Sandoval softball team at Tully Park 6-5 in 8-innings. Lilly Blagoue was the winning pitcher ...
Apr 07, 2023
Lady Cats Beat EAWR On The Road
The Salem Lady Wildcats knocked off East Alton/Wood River on the road 4-0. Jordan Kessler had 2 goals and an assist. Audrey Lybarger and Makinzie Mann also scored. Mater Dei shuts out Gibault 2-0. Rei...
Apr 07, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Finding The Right Credit Card for You
Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources With so many credit cards available, it's not surprising that careful thought is required to decide which one to select. Here are some factors to cons...
Apr 07, 2023
Believe It or DON'T
Believe It or DON'T On this day in 1930, Hostess Twinkies were invented. The urban legend that Twinkies have a shelf life of many years is not true. Twinkies have a shelf life of about 25 days. Believ...
Apr 06, 2023
Cole Johnson Decides On Collegiate Track Future
Salem throwing standout Cole Johnson has signed to continue his Track & Field career at the University of Evansville. Johnson will pursue a degree in nursing. Johnson told WJBD/WSIQ Sports "For me...
Apr 06, 2023
Second winner for Kaskaskia College Board uncertain following close vote
The second winner of a Kaskaskia College Board seat is uncertain following extremely close vote totals in Tuesday's election. What is clear is Bryan Holthaus of Carlyle has won a seat as the top vote ...
Apr 06, 2023
