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It is with deep regret that the college announces the passing of former Kaskaskia College President Dr. James C. Underwood. Dr. Underwood passed away at his home in Beaver Lake, Arkansas, on January 4...

For the second day in a row, a rural Iuka home caught fire apparently from an electrical problem. The fires were at the Michael and Kaylee Falconio home in the 8100 block of US 50 a half-mile east of ...

Centralia Police have arrested a 26-year-old Mt. Vernon man on drug charges. Bryce Edwards of South 7th was taken to the Marion County Jail. A 27-year-old Centralia man has been arrested by Centralia ...

The Salem Wildcats look to bounce back following Tuesday night's home loss to Mount Vernon when they return to Conference play to host the Roxana Shells. Listen starting around 7:30 on 100.1 FM and WJ...

Lady Cats Fall At Roxana, Head To Olney Saturday The Salem Lady Wildcats had a disappointing night on the road in conference at Roxana falling to the Shells 31-29. Emma Gregg and Jordan Kessler had 9 ...

We take a look at the prep girls post-season assignments. Salem will host a 2a Super Sectional. The Lady Cats will be competing in a sub-sectional trying to get to the Pana Sectional. They will be joi...

Salem senior Charlie Hunter continued Day 3 of the Team USA Bowling Trials in Las Vegas playing on the toughest pattern for the young man so the key for yesterday was just to survive and give yourself...

The Salem Wildcats JV Bowling team hosted North Clay at Salem Bowl. Kellen Bolen led the JV Cats with a 199 game and 488 series as they won 1710-1390. AJ Wilkins had a 470 series, Jarett Rushing 443 a...

Bobcats Improve To 15-5 With Win At Bartelso The Franklin Park Bobcats improved to 15-5 on the season with a 46-40 road win at Bartelso. Salem trailed 32-31 after the third quarter and Bartelso made 8...

Lady Bobcats Fall At Bartelso The Franklin Park Lady Bobcats fell at home to Bartelso 45-40. Mya Russell had 16, Quinn Wolfe 12 and Brylee Pennypacker had 8. The JV lost 35-9. The Lady Bobcats will be...