Category Archives: Local News
Police Beat for Friday, August 19th, 2022
A 37-year-old Salem man has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor child endangerment after allegedly leaving two young children home alone. Salem Police say Neal Durham of East Boone was alleged...
Aug 19, 2022
It's opening day at Balloon Fest
Balloon Fest officially opens at three Friday afternoon. There will be over 100 food and craft vendors. The Centralia High School Marching Showcase and Flag Corps will lead the opening ceremony. The M...
Aug 19, 2022 Friday morning liftoff from Centralia Junior High. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Year after opening ribbon is officially cut for Grand Opening of Castle Ridge
A large crowd was on hand Thursday afternoon for the official ribbon cutting for the Castle Ridge development. Managing Partner Greg Sutton says the facility includes an event center, three restaurant...
Aug 19, 2022 Ribbon Cutting marks grand opening of Castle Ridge. Photo by Pat Hodges.
Iuka residents need to begin using totes for garbage pickup
Most of Iuka residents have received their new garbage totes from DBS Disposal. Those that have not will be receiving them soon. Iuka Mayor Janie Grimes says all trash must be placed inside the tote a...
Aug 19, 2022 Jonathan Cutrer / CC
Salem Grade School Board gets building and enrollment update
Salem Grade School Superintendent Dr. Leslie Foppe says it is all hands on deck to get the new modular classroom building at Hawthorn Grade School finished and ready for students. She told the board T...
Aug 19, 2022
Odin's new acting mayor sworn in
Odin's new Acting Mayor was sworn into office Thursday night. 16-year board member Jim Smith will fill the Mayor's position until after the April 2023 municipal election when he will return to his boa...
Aug 19, 2022 Odin Village Clerk Susan Gordon watch as Odin's Acting Mayor Jim Smith reads the oath of office. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Mt. Vernon man sentenced to 75 years in prison on sex assault and pornography charges
A 28-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to a total of 75 years in prison after earlier being found guilty by a Jefferson County Jury for predatory criminal sexual assault with a victim under 1...
Aug 18, 2022
Your Guide to the Balloons at Balloon Fest '22
Listen to live coverage all weekend long on WJBD-FM 100.1 brought to you by: Castle Ridge Salem Tire Center Community Trust Bank Monken Buick GMC Buchheits Whiskers Pet Boutique Collective Designs Fla...
Aug 18, 2022
Walnut Hill man injured in single vehicle crash
A 30-year-old Walnut Hill man was injured in a single pickup truck crash in Walnut Hill early Wednesday night. Marion County Sheriff's Deputies say Dustin Alvis of Walnut Hill Road ran off the right s...
Aug 18, 2022
Salem Fire and United Medical win Battle of the Badges challenge
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive in Salem soared over its goal with the Salem Fire Protection District and United Medical Response winning the challenge. A total of 70 people turned out to give bl...
Aug 18, 2022 Red Cross Tech III Mickie Farris works on the blood collection from the Battle of Badges Blood Drive at the Salem Community Center. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
