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Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for Heartlander News based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Politics
Missouri election chief upholds state congressional map by rejecting ballot challenge

Missouri’s top election official has rejected two major ballot efforts, declaring a proposed referendum on the state’s congressional map and an initiative petition unconstitutional just hours before the deadline. Read More

August 6, 2026
Politics
Missouri Democrats reject ‘an extreme’ as Bell defeats Bush in primary rematch 

It took roughly an hour and only 26% of the vote reporting for Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, to defeat former Rep. Cori Bush for a second time in the… Read More

August 5, 2026
Government
SEC, Big Ten endorse college sports revenue cap bill; Schmitt seeks passage before Senate recess

A bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports received a major boost Friday when the SEC and Big Ten conferences endorsed legislation pushed by Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri. Read More

August 3, 2026
Politics
Democrats clash over Israel, Gaza in Missouri congressional primary debate

Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, and former Rep. Cori Bush traded blows over the Israel-Hamas War during a recent St. Louis Public Radio debate. The exchange… Read More

July 30, 2026
Culture
Faithful Christian ministry celebrates 80 years at the southern border, teaching Spanish-speaking pastors, missionaries

A historic Bible institute in the Texas Rio Grande Valley is celebrating 80 years of training pastors, missionaries and Christian educators. The ministry began as a megaphone and… Read More

July 30, 2026