Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Giddey scores 25, leads Thunder to 124-110 win over Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) - Josh Giddey matched a season high with 25 points and added 10 rebounds, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 124-110 win over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Rookie Jalen Williams ...
Jan 14, 2023
Police Beat for Friday, January 13th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 30-year-old Nathan Hale of North Hickory in Centralia for illegal possession of a weapon by a felon. He was taken to the Marion County Jail. Marion County Sheriff's Depu...
Jan 13, 2023
Light snow leads to numerous crashes and vehicles running off the road
Area police departments report numerous crashes and vehicles sliding off the road following the dusting of snow early Friday morning. The Marion County Sheriff's Department reported over 20 calls for ...
Jan 13, 2023
Marion County records another COVID-19 related death
The Marion County Health Department has recorded another COVID-19 related death. Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow is saddened to announce the female in her 90s was positive at the time o...
Jan 13, 2023
Kinmundy City Council hears update on downtown building renovation
The Kinmundy City Council Thursday night heard an update on the renovation of the downtown Madison Street buildings. Brenda Altadonna says work is continuing to stabilize and reuse the three adjoining...
Jan 13, 2023 Building improvements continue on the Madison Street buildings that had fallen into severe disrepair. Photo from Madison Street. (Photo from Madison Street Historical Project Facebook page.)
AST opens medical facility in Salem
AST Primary Care has opened its seventh facility in Southern Illinois in Salem. The Greater Salem Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon to welcome the facility in the former mot...
Jan 13, 2023 The ribbon is cut to mark the grand opening of the new AST Primary Care Facility on North Hotze Road in Salem.
Wildcats Travel to 5th Ranked Central Tonight On WJBD, Centralia Hosts Rival Mount Vernon, SC Entertains Dieterich
The Salem Wildcats will travel to the 5th ranked Breese Central Cougars tonight. Breese is 16-2 on the year and tied with 3rd ranked Columbia atop the Cahokia Conference. Salem is coming off a tough o...
Jan 13, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Lady Cats Fall To Central, SC Nipped By WSS...Girls Scoreboard
The Salem Lady Cats dropped their 5th straight falling at home to Breese Central 57-27. Central was on fire early from deep hitting 7 three's in the opening 2 quarters. Salem was led by Alesia Keller ...
Jan 13, 2023 Photo: Greg Maxey
Franklin Park Hands TTown 2nd Loss, Centralia & South Central Earn Wins
It was a battle of two teams who combined for a record of 36-6, and the Franklin Park Bobcats won on the road at 19-1 TTown by a final of 45-28. Salem dominated from the start jumping out to a 17-7 le...
Jan 13, 2023 Avery Gullion led Salem with 15 in a balanced scoring attack. Photo: FTS Photography
Irvington/North Wamac Tournament Finishes Up Tonight, Selmaville v Sandoval For Title
At the Irvington/North Wamac Tournament, the hosts won their 14th game of the season beating Ashley 60-15. Dameon Wooden had 18, Cooper Teaff 13 and Jaxon Neal added 12. Willow Grove out lasted New Ho...
Jan 13, 2023 Submitted Photo
