Author Archives: WJBD Staff

A 25-year-old Kinmundy woman has been arrested by Salem Police for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of adult use cannabis and no mandatory auto insurance. Brittany Knavel of Meachum Roa...

The unsuccessful candidate for Illinois Attorney General who fought the Governor over COVID-19 restrictions is taking him on again over provisions of the new ban on semi-automatic weapons. Thomas DeVo...

Salem Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Terry Mulvany has announced his retirement effective April 30th. Mulvany has held the position for nearly 43 years and has been involved in emergency serv...

The Illinois Department of Human Services says enhanced benefits in the "SNAP" Program are ending next month. The two-million who receive SNAP, or food stamp recipients have been getting extra benefit...

The 71st Salem Invitational Tournament tips off tonight with a pair of games on WJBD. It starts at 6:30 with Mount Vernon and Champaign Central followed at 8pm with Madison and Carbondale. Both games ...

The 96th MTC Tournament continued last night. Top seed Christ Our Rock moved to 18-0 with their 81-33 win over Grayville to advance to the semifinals at Woodlawn tomorrow against Webber after they bea...

Field Completes Comeback In Overtime At Raccoon Field came back from a 14 point deficit with just over 2 minutes to play to knock off Raccoon in overtime 65-62. Field led 25-23 at the half before Mike...

The Marion County YMCA is announcing their Jr High Esports League for 5th-8th grades. Registration is running now through February 10th open to just the first 24 registrations so don't wait. The seaso...

Last night in YMCA winter coed volleyball it was Zen Nails beating Allison Blacktop (25-21, 25-20), 3 Gen Farms over Plumbers (25-20, 25-22), Toss N Wash beat Beirman's (25-9, 25-10), AND You Got Serv...

Nashville Predators (20-17-6, fourth in the Central Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (22-20-3, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators take on ...