Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Central City Wins OBC Tournament, Odin Takes Consolation Title
Central City won the OBC Tournament championship beating Raccoon 43-37. Archie Goewey had 18 points to lead the Citians and Will Stanton added 14. The Devils were led by Mike Organ who scored 22 until...
Dec 09, 2022
Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice, Jets beat Blues 5-2
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice and had an assist, Connor Hellebuyck made 29 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Thursday night. Kyle Connor, Blake Wheeler and ...
Dec 09, 2022
Fields' emergence gives struggling Bears hope for future
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) - The Chicago Bears had the ball late in the first quarter when Justin Fields noticed Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Kingsley Enagbare crashing the line last week. At that...
Dec 09, 2022
Is the Fed Ready to Pause?
Is the Fed Ready to Pause? Provided by MidAmerica Financial Resources Over the years, the Fed has followed a similar pattern with interest rates. It raises interest rates, then pauses, so it ca...
Dec 09, 2022
Illinois Student Assistance Commission names State Scholars, some from local area
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has announced the 2023-24 Illinois State Scholars, including a number from area schools. The high-achieving students are selected annually based on their ACT...
Dec 08, 2022 Salem Community High School State Scholars.
Police Beat for Thursday, December 8th, 2022
A 32-year-old Louisiana woman has been arrested for burglary and disorderly conduct. No other details are yet available about the arrest of Samantha Holston. The US Marshals Service with assistance fr...
Dec 08, 2022
Marion County Sheriff's Department investigating rural Iuka burglary
The Marion County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary to a residence, outbuilding and vehicles at a home in the 3100 block of Old Bethel Road in rural Iuka. The break-in was discovered on...
Dec 08, 2022
Two arrested for armed robbery during July drug deal in Central City
Two people have been arrested for the July armed robbery of a man during an alleged drug transaction. Central City Police Chief Jamie Ramsey says 30-year-old Chyan Phillips of County Farm Road in Kell...
Dec 08, 2022
Salem Police make cruelty to animals arrest
A 52-year-old Salem woman has been formally charged in Marion County Court for aggravated cruelty to an animal. Salem Police say Angela Clark of East Boone Street was arrested in connection with a Dec...
Dec 08, 2022
Governor wants quick passage of assault weapons
Governor JB Pritzker is urging quick passage of the latest proposed ban on assault weapons. The measure bans assault weapons, high-capacity magazines and rapid-fire devices, and raises the age to get ...
Dec 08, 2022 Governor Pritzker (file photo)
