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Stuart McMillian

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

Culture
American missionary freed 9 months after jihadist kidnapping in West Africa

An American Christian missionary kidnapped by jihadists in West Africa has been released after more than nine months in captivity. Kevin Rideout was taken from outside his… Read More

August 14, 2026
Government
Air Force to transfer F-15E Strike Eagles to Whiteman, saving historic 442d Fighter Wing from Biden-era divestment

A Missouri Air Force base will soon receive a new fleet of Strike Eagles to replace its aging aircraft, preventing a historic fighter wing from being shut down. Read More

August 12, 2026
Culture
FBI, cops offer $47,000 reward 1 year after arsonist targeted Jewish family near St. Louis

Federal and local authorities are renewing their call for the public’s help one year after an arsonist targeted a Jewish family near St. Louis. The Clayton Police Department and… Read More

August 11, 2026
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