Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Bulls set sights higher, look to build on run to playoffs
CHICAGO (AP) - Zach LaVine had quite the offseason. The Chicago Bulls' two-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist landed the richest contract in franchise history when he agreed to a $215 million, fi...
Sep 27, 2022
AP Exclusive: Jimmie Johnson to retire from full-time racing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing and will turn his focus toward spending time with family. He figures his future schedule will include...
Sep 27, 2022 Freewheeling Daredevil / CC
Another Big Day In Middle School Baseball & Softball
More regional championships will be played for today in SIJHSAA baseball and softball. In Class M baseball, Nashville takes on Central City for a trip to state. The Selmaville Rockets will play for th...
Sep 26, 2022
Centralia City Council to be ask to seek 'OSLAD' grant for Fairview Park improvements
The Centralia City Council will be asked to pass a resolution Monday night to seek an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development or OSLAD grant for improvements to Fairview Park. The grant applicatio...
Sep 26, 2022
Kell Fire Department holds push in for new pumper-tanker truck
The Kell Fire Department officially welcomed it's $600,000 new pumper-tanker truck over the weekend with an open house and push in to the station. Fire Chief Lonnie McDaneld thanked the community for ...
Sep 26, 2022 Kell Firemen during the ceremonial 'Push-In' to the fire station on Saturday.
South Central School Board commits to $1.8-million middle school addition
The South Central School Board has approved moving forward on a $1.8-million project at the Middle School that will connect the main building to the gymnasium. Superintendent Kerry Herdes says the add...
Sep 26, 2022 Here's how the new addition to the front of the South Central Middle School will look when completed.
Police Beat for Monday, September 26th, 2022
Salem Police have arrested a 26-year-old Salem man for criminal damage to property, resisting a peace officer, and endangering the life of a child. Police report they were called to the Colten Wesling...
Sep 26, 2022
Young Lady Rockets Shine At Pre-State
The Selmaville varsity girls took 2nd at the Pre-State Class L Cross Country Meet held at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds with a score 150. There were 28 teams and 225 runners. Carly Veach finished 11th...
Sep 26, 2022
Wildcat Duo 5th At Centralia Invite, Team 4th Out Of 10
The Salem Wildcat golfers were 4th out of the 10 team field at the Orphan Invitational on Saturday. The team of Jairen Stroud and Logan Lockhart finished 5th shooting a 71. The team of Cale Harris and...
Sep 26, 2022 Submitted Photo
Salem Fr/So Wins Salem Tournament
The Salem Fresh/Soph volleyball team won the Salem Fresh/Soph Tournament title on Saturday. Salem started the day beating Flora (25-10, 25-11). They then beat Centralia (25-9, 25-20) and Woodlawn (25-...
Sep 26, 2022 Submitted Photo
