Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Odin Firemen hand out yearly awards and releases annual report
The Odin Fire Department has awarded three of its members top awards for their work in 2022. The department has named Brandon Moore Fireman of the Year, Kanon Moore as Rookie of the Year, and Austin P...
Jan 16, 2023 Odin Fireman of the Year Brandon Moore.
Lady Cats Open Vandalia Mid-Winter Tournament Today Against Hosts
The Salem Lady Wildcats will open up the Vandalia Girls Tournament today with a first round matchup against the host Lady Vandals at 11:30. The winner will play on Wednesday against the first game of ...
Jan 16, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Mid-Winter & Conference Tournaments Open Tonight
Tonight is the opening night of the Midland Trail Conference boys tournament. Patoka/Odin will open up with a game at 8th seed Grayville. The winner will advance to play top seed Christ Our Rock tomor...
Jan 16, 2023
JH Boys Basektball - Franklin Park Opens Greenville Tournament Tonight
Bobcats Open Up Greenville Tournament Today The 17-5 Franklin Park Bobcats head to the Greenville Tournament today with a 5:30 game against Hillsboro in the opening round. The winner will play again o...
Jan 16, 2023 Photo: Chelsea Clark
Girls JH Regional Champions From The Weekend
In Class L regional basketball girls championships on Saturday at DuQuoin it was Casey Mt Vernon beating Hamilton County 47-23, Mt Carmel beat Olney at Olney 43-35. In Class S at Pinckneyville the hos...
Jan 16, 2023
Blue Devils Earn Win On Saturday, Men & Women Play At Home Tonight Versus OCC
The Blue Devils improved to 13-5 overall with a 95-74 win over Lewis & Clark on Saturday. Jhei-R Jones led KC with 25, Emanuel Prospere added 20, Zavion Jackson 16, Jacksen Harre 11 and Ezereke Da...
Jan 16, 2023
Wrestling Wildcats 1-4 At Cumberland Duals, Back In Action Today
The Salem Wrestling Wildcats are in action today at the Carmi JV Invitational. Over the weekend Salem went 1-4 on the day at the Cumberland Duals. Liam Sullivan and Carter Moore got their first win of...
Jan 16, 2023 Photo: Toby Gullion/FTS Photography
Salem Wildcat Win Bowling Regional, Hunter Is Individual Champion
The Salem Bowling Wildcats are regional champs after winning their post season opener at Salem Bowl with 6639 series. Also advancing as teams were Mascoutah, O'Fallon and Collinsville. Salem senior Ch...
Jan 16, 2023
Vucevic helps Bulls snap 11-game losing streak vs. Warriors
CHICAGO (AP) - Nikola Vucevic matched a career high with 43 points and the Chicago Bulls snapped an 11-game losing streak against Golden State, beating the Warriors 132-118 on Sunday Vucevic last scor...
Jan 16, 2023
No. 24 Illini women top Minnesota 70-57 in return to Top 25
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Makira Cook scored 20 points, Genesis Bryant added 18 and No. 24 Illinois celebrated its first game as a ranked team in 23 years with a 70-57 win over Minnesota on Sunday. Brynn Sho...
Jan 16, 2023
