Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Svechnikov ends drought with 2 goals, Hurricanes beat Blues
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Even as the only All-Star Game participant for the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this month, Andrei Svechnikov hadn't produced star-like numbers lately. That changed in a hurry Tues...
Feb 22, 2023
Bulls sign Beverley after ruling injured Ball out for season
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Patrick Beverley on Tuesday and ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired l...
Feb 22, 2023 Chicago Bulls
Bulls rule Ball out for season because of knee trouble
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Bulls ruled point guard Lonzo Ball out for the season on Tuesday because of lingering discomfort in his surgically repaired left knee. The team said the focus now will be on...
Feb 22, 2023 Dale Martin / CC
Monthly Economic Update
In this month's recap: Investors were in a buying mood thanks to moderating inflation, a better-than-feared earnings season, and healthy economic data. Monthly Economic Update Presented by MidAmerica ...
Feb 22, 2023
Ameren Illinois announces $2-million natural gas line improvement project in Centralia area
Ameren Illinois has announced a $2-million natural gas line replacement project is getting underway on the north side of Centralia and a portion of Central City. Ameren's Brian Bretsch says two miles ...
Feb 21, 2023 Ameren Illinois crew working on gas line project in Carbondale. Ameren Illinois File photo.
Odin couple wins top national award from National Wild Turkey Federation
An Odin couple has won the top national award handed out by the National Wild Turkey Federation. Gerald and Terri Lively were presented the Roger M. Latham Sportsman Wild Turkey Service Award at the o...
Feb 21, 2023 Terri and Gerry Lively with their National Award from the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Business opens in Salem to help children with learning and behavioral issues
A business is now available in Salem to help families and others who have children with learning and disciplinary issues. Scott Moore founded Moore Than Behavior. He is a board-certified behavioral an...
Feb 21, 2023 The owners of Moore Than Behavior Brittany and Scott Moore. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Police Beat for Tuesday, February 22nd, 2023
A 30-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Wamac Police on an outstanding failure to appear in court warrant. Nathan Hale of North Hickory Street was taken to the Marion County Jail on the warra...
Feb 21, 2023
Girls Prep Basketball Sectionals Open Tonight
In Class 1a at Casey Neoga will play Hume Shiloh followed by Tuscola and St Anthony. At Christopher, Edwards County plays Pope County followed by Christopher and Goreville. At Jacksonville, Okawville ...
Feb 21, 2023
Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball Scores
In Marion County YMCA Coed Volleyball last night, Tri County Seal Coating beat HD Oil (25-22, 25-18), Coryell Investments over Salem Tire (25-13, 25-15) and in 3 sets it was ABC Pub over Toss N Wash (...
Feb 21, 2023 Photo: Jed Casburn
