Author Archives: WJBD Staff
Jr High E-Sports League Taking Registration
The Marion County YMCA is taking registrations for their Jr High E-Sports League. It's open until October 14. The cost is $47 and the season runs from October 19 to November 23. It's open to the first...
Oct 04, 2022
La Russa steps down as White Sox manager over health issues
CHICAGO (AP) - Tony La Russa stepped down as manager of the Chicago White Sox on Monday because of a pair of health issues, ending a disappointing two-year run in the same spot where the Hall of Famer...
Oct 04, 2022 Kevin Hutchinson / CC
Pujols hits 703rd home run, passes Babe Ruth for 2nd in RBIs
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Move over, Babe. Prince Albert is the new No. 2 on a big baseball list. Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run Monday night, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RB...
Oct 04, 2022 todonitido / CC
Reds avoid 100th loss, beat Cubs 3-1 behind Hunter Greene
CINCINNATI (AP) - Hunter Greene pitched six scoreless innings and the Cincinnati Reds remained at 99 losses, beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Monday night. The Reds (61-99) snapped a six-game skid and ...
Oct 04, 2022
Gallegos agrees to $11M, 2-year contract with Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Reliever Giovanny Gallegos and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed Monday to an $11 million, two-year contract, a deal that includes a club option for 2025 and escalators that could make i...
Oct 04, 2022
Little Egypt Festival gets high marks from organizers; see car show results
The Little Egypt Festival and Parade are receiving high marks from organizers who gave special thanks to the weather. General Chair Jay Henke called it an awesome day, with a fantastic car show and pe...
Oct 03, 2022
Dix man injured after losing control of car on Walnut Hill Road
A 24-year-old Dix man was injured after his car went for a wild ride after running off the 1500 block of Walnut Hill Road southeast of Centralia early Saturday morning. Marion County Sheriff's Deputie...
Oct 03, 2022
Salem Grade School Bus Monitor charged with aggravated battery to student
A bus monitor on a Salem Grade School bus route has been charged in Marion County Court with aggravated battery and battery for allegedly striking what Salem Police called an 'unruly juvenile' on the ...
Oct 03, 2022
Marion County records another COVID-19 related death
The Marion County Health Department has recorded another COVID-19 related death. In her weekly report, Health Department Administrator Melissa Mallow said a male in his 80s who was not a long term car...
Oct 03, 2022 Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash
Bryan Bennett Library hosting October Harry Potter Trivia Contest and escape room
The Bryan-Bennett Library will host a Harry Potter Trivia Contest and escape room in October. Trivia contest entry forms are available at Bryan Bennett throughout the month of October. Patrons may pic...
Oct 03, 2022 J / CC
