WJBD-FM (Salem, IL)

WJBD-FM is a radio station that operates at 100.1 MHz and is based in Salem, Illinois. It offers a full-service radio format and is referred to as Full Service 100.1 WJBD. The station is owned by NRG Media and is managed by NRG License Sub, LLC. Additionally, WJBD-FM is partnered with Westwood One Sports for its sports programming.

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Juneteenth organizers speak at Centralia Museum

1 day ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Austin Williams |Steven Stilt

By Steven StiltOrganizers of the annual Centralia Juneteenth celebration are gearing up for next month’s festivities and hope to see the local event continue to grow. Members of the Juneteenth Committee spoke Monday night as part of the Centralia Area Historical Museum’s “Night at the Museum” series.
Georgia college student remains in ICE custody after mistaken traffic stop

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Leah Sarnoff |Jason M. Volack |Armando Garcia

(DALTON, GA) — A 19-year-old college student from Georgia remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a traffic stop led to her detainment, records show. Ximena Arias-Cristobal was arrested on May 5 in Dalton, Georgia, when her dark gray truck was mistaken for a black pickup that made an illegal turn.
2025 05/14 - Virgie Tutt Bassett

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

Virgie Tutt Bassett, age 88 of Alma, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Centralia Manor with her granddaughter by her side. Virgie was born on May 10, 1937, in Stillwater, Kentucky, the fifth child of nine brothers and sisters born to Luther W. Tutt and Mallie (Bailey) Tutt. She married Dayne Ellis Bassett on May 12, 1953, and he preceded her in death on October 10, 2020.
2025 05/16 - Pamela M. Brown

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

Pamela M. Brown passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on April 7, 1951, in Centralia, IL to George Faith and Mildred (Knight) Faith. Pamela served her community with compassion and dedication as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Friendship Manor in Centralia for over 20 years. Her gentle spirit and selfless nature were evident in her lifelong commitment to the well-being of her patients.
2025 05/15 - Patricia Joan Brake

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

Patricia Joan Brake, 89, of Clay City, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Axiom Gardens of Flora with her family by her side. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia, where friends may inquire for additional information. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com or the Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
2025 05/15 - Brenda Pennington

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

Brenda Pennington passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in Centralia, Illinois, just a week shy of her 63rd birthday. Born on May 16, 1962, in Centralia, Brenda is the daughter of John Bierman and Delores (Walton) Bierman. Brenda married Mike Pennington in 1986, and he survives in Centralia.
2025 05/17 - Allen Lee Haley

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of a beloved member of our community – Allen Lee Haley of Waltonville, Illinois – a hardworking father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and sports enthusiast. Allen was born on July 8, 1947, to Herman and Geneva Haley (Traughber) in Collinsville, Illinois. Allen was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
2025 05/15 - Joyce Brown

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

Joyce M. Brown, age 69 of Salem, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. Joyce was born on May 20, 1955, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Norman Leroy and Bertha Ethelene (Ritter) Brown. Survivors include her two daughters, Bobbie Olmsted and husband Curtis of Patoka, and Bonnie McDaneld of Salem; grandchildren, Dakota Brown, Cody Brown, Kelsey Littleton, Eric Littleton; siblings, Roy Brown and wife Sherry of Salem.
2025 05/14 - George Roy Shelton

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Bruce Kropp

George Roy Shelton, 93, of Opdyke, Illinois, passed away at 5:50 pm May 10, 2025, at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born April 16, 1932, in Pendelton Township, Illinois, to the late Raymond D. and Beulah Evelyn (Smith) Shelton. George married Coretta (Rogers) Shelton on September 12, 1953, in Mount Vernon, Illinois. They were blessed with sixty-seven years of marriage before she preceded him in death on April 14, 2021.
Hot off his ACM performance, Gary LeVox says ‘Hold the Umbrella’

2 days ago | southernillinoisnow.com | Stephen Hubbard

With his long-awaited Rascal Flatts tour and the band’s closing ACM performance with Backstreet Boys behind him, Gary LeVox is turning the page to focus on new music. He’s still in a trio, but this time it’s with Akon and De La Ghetto on the country, pop and Latin track “Hold the Umbrella.” “They brought this record to another level that is mind blowing,” Gary says.