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A 19-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court Friday with two felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. Erion Jackson of East Kell was charged in Marion County Court ...
Bruce Kropp Jun 07, 2025
The City of Salem has announced it will oil and chip the following roads on Monday, June 9th, weather permitting. You are asked not to park on these streets after seven on Monday morning until the wor...
Bruce Kropp Jun 07, 2025
All three occupants of a vehicle were hurt when it left northbound I-57 between Kinmundy and Farina late Thursday night and overturned. State Police say the three were taken to local hospitals for tre...
Bruce Kropp Jun 06, 2025
Director says 'Alicia's Law' would ensure agency's sustained commitment By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois jaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - While Illinois State Police has long investig...
Bruce Kropp Jun 06, 2025 Illinois State Police squad cars are pictured in front of the Illinois State Capitol in 2022 during a 100th anniversary celebration of the agency. A measure headed to the governor would add investigating internet crimes against children to the agency’s core missions. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Bradford National Bank will be hosting a free secure shredding and recycling day this Saturday, June 7th, from nine to eleven am. The shred truck will be at Bradford National Bank in Centralia, locate...
Bruce Kropp Jun 06, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com
The Salem Community Band and Choir are presenting it's summer concert this Saturday and Sunday at the Salem Community Theatre. The theme is tunes from animated shows and movies. Show times are seven S...
WJBD Staff Jun 06, 2025 Director Matt Webster leads the Salem Community Band in practice at the Salem Community Theatre. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
The Salem Family Fun Day in the Park is this Saturday. Salem Recreation Director Jed Casburn says it's a great day to bring the entire family to the park, starting early at the Salem Reservoir. "Our Y...
WJBD Staff Jun 06, 2025 Jump Houses provided some of the entertainment at a past Family Fun Day. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say a 27-year-old Iuka man was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on the 3900 block of County Farm Road southeast of Salem early Wednesday night. Andrew Pokojs...
Bruce Kropp Jun 05, 2025
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Robinson woman who failed to report to prison on a Lawrence County felony conviction. Police say Kyley Benton was one of three suspicious people who were reported t...
Bruce Kropp Jun 05, 2025
Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc. is proud to announce the official theme for the 2025 Fall Fest: "Small Town, Common Ground." The theme is inspired by the city's newest downtown destination, The Commons. Th...
Bruce Kropp Jun 05, 2025