Category Archives: Local News

Iuka Police arrested 34-year-old Damien Stanford of East Camp Street in Iuka for failure to register as a sex offender. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first court appearance. The Sa...

Here are more photo's from SCHS Prom 2026 taken by WJBD/WSIQ Sports Director Toby Gullion.  

Keep Salem Beautiful has presented its latest Beautiful Business Award to Little Egypt Golf Cars. The coordinator of the program Sharon Blair presented the award and $125 check. "Keep Salem Beautiful,...

Want to know about the buildings on the National Historic Register in downtown Centralia? A walking tour has now been put together to provide you with information. Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerc...

Centralia's 13th annual Locust Street Fair was dampened by rainfall early Saturday morning, but as the day went on and skies cleared, visitors turned out to see the available vendors and attractions. ...

A mobile home just west of Woodlawn on Mozart Road was heavily damaged by fire during the noon hour Sunday. Woodlawn Assistant Fire Chief Roger Hayse says smoke and fire was pouring from the rear of t...

An economic development impact study completed for the Illinois Community College system shows Kaskaskia College generated $132.7 million in added income and supported more than 2,000 jobs in the coll...

The Salem City Council Monday night will swear in a new police officer. Isaac Hays has made a lateral transfer from the Marion County Sheriff's Department to join the Salem Police force. The board wil...

Marion County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 28-year-old Taylor Schulz of Old US 51 in Sandoval for alleged domestic battery. 48-year-old Dennis Schuchmann of West Rexford in Centralia was arrested by Ce...

The 2026 Salem Community High School Prom Queen is Marah Johnson, and the King is Brody Collier. The two were crowned by outgoing Queen Keylie Hancock and King Keyton King at B.E. Gum Gymnasium Friday...