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Riverbend Native, Country Artist Matt Jordan Discusses Scotty McCreery Opening Act, Upcoming Shows

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ALTON - After a successful opening act at Scotty McCreery’s Alton Amphitheater concert on Aug. 9, 2024, the Riverbend region’s own Matt Jordan shared his thoughts on the show with more performances - and new music - coming up next. “It’s awesome,” Jordan said of opening for McCreery. “I’ve listened to him for a long time and we get to play a lot of cool shows.” Jordan said he grew up just outside of St. Louis and in high school, started playing guitar and writing songs. After high school, he briefly moved to Nashville before graduating from Belmont University and moving back home, where he found his current bandmates - two of whom live in Alton. He credits the country music of the 1990’s with being the basis of his musical inspiration, from artists like George Strait, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, and Garth Brooks, as well as “Heartland Rock” sensations like Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, and The Eagles

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"Great Energy, Great Education": O'Fallon Township High School Welcomes Back Students and Teachers

10 months 2 weeks ago
O’FALLON - Students and faculty members at O’Fallon Township High School have had an exciting few days as they returned to classes. O’Fallon Township High School (OTHS) Principal Dan Howe noted that the first day of school was filled with “lots of excitement” and “lots of nervousness.” He expressed his eagerness to have students back at school after summer break. “It just brings a great energy to the buildings,” he said. “Anytime the school year starts, there’s just always excitement in the air.” Howe added that there are a lot of happenings at OTHS. With impressive athletic programs and over 60 clubs, including a new e-sports club that will start this year, students have many opportunities to get involved and engage with the school community. “At OTHS, we always have new things going on, but also, we have the same great education that we’ve always had here at OTHS that will continue,”

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Woman Held On $100K Bond For Child Endangerment

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued a charge against Danelle Woodard, 34, of Florissant, Missouri, for Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Woodard, who resides in the 2300 block of Battlefield Drive, is currently being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond. The charge stems from an incident that occurred on August 13, 2024, when police responded to a call regarding a possible child overdose at the Woodard residence. Upon arrival at 8:00 p.m., officers found a 1-year-old child showing signs of an overdose. The child was subsequently admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and tested positive for methamphetamine and fentanyl. In post-Miranda interviews, both Danelle Woodard and her husband, Christopher Woodard, admitted to using methamphetamine in their bedroom before placing the child in bed. Further investigation revealed a jar containing a crystal-like substance identified by Christopher Woodard as methamphetamine.

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Charges Issued for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Charles Thomas, 25, of the 6600 block of Hazen Avenue in St. Louis, Mo., has been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Thomas is currently held on a $30,000 cash-only bond. According to the probable cause statement, the incident occurred on the evening of August 13, 2024. At approximately 8:41 p.m., Metro Security called 911 to report a group of individuals causing a disturbance and consuming alcohol at the Metro Link staircase exit on Hanley Road. Two officers responded initially and detained around 8-10 individuals for open container violations and causing a disturbance. Additional officers arrived at the scene, and Thomas, identified as one of the subjects, walked away and entered a BP gas station across the road. Two officers followed him into the gas station, where they observed him walking away from a backpack left on the ground. Surveillance

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