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Two Alton Men Charged In Domestic Battery Cases

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ALTON – Two Alton residents face felony charges in their latest Madison County cases of domestic battery. Antonio L. Carter, 37, of Alton, was charged on Feb. 13, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class 4 felony count of his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery. Carter allegedly knowingly caused great bodily harm to a household or family member without legal justification on Jan. 24, 2026, resulting in significant injury to the victim. Chargin

Elementary Students Learn Power of Words During Black History Month in Edwardsville

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EDWARDSVILLE - Woodland Elementary School students commemorated Black History Month by creating a wall of important words. Every morning, the school comes together to recite their “Bobcats on the Prowl” motto and start the day on a positive note. Last week, Principal Andy Williams and Assistant Principal Alicia Hiller read “Martin’s Big Words” to the students to teach about Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and speeches. The students put together a display

Edwardsville Elementary School Students Celebrate Lunar New Year with Giant Dragon Puppets

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EDWARDSVILLE - Woodland Elementary School fourth graders celebrated Lunar New Year with giant dragon puppets. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, the entire Woodland student body gathered in the gym for a special presentation by Page Lee’s fourth grade class. Lee explained that her class has been learning about winter traditions and holidays around the world, and they wanted to do something special for Lunar New Year. Students created two dragon puppets and walked across the stage to demonstrate