Stuart McMillian

Stuart McMillian is a staff writer for The Lion based in St. Louis.

Culture
‘A Beacon of Light’ shines brightly in Illinois, as pregnancy resource center reports 350% increase in clients, mothers

A pregnancy resource center in Maryville, Illinois is seeing a massive influx of women despite the challenging political landscape for pro-life organizations in the state. A Beacon of Light (… Read More

April 6, 2026
Courts
‘We don’t need another lethal substance:’ Missouri sues kratom giant to stop sales of ‘deadly’ synthetic opioid

Missouri is suing a Kansas City-based kratom company, claiming it’s peddling a “deadly” synthetic opioid to unsuspecting consumers. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced the lawsuit Tuesday against companies related… Read More

April 1, 2026
Government
US rep files bill preventing China from acquiring American tech

A Missouri congresswoman wants to keep sensitive American technology out of the hands of foreign adversaries such as China. U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner introduced legislation Tuesday called the Export Control… Read More

April 1, 2026
Culture
Turkish illegal busted in St. Louis sting allegedly attempting to meet 13-year-old girl

A 31-year-old Turkish national is in federal custody after being caught in a sting operation allegedly attempting to prey on a teen girl in the St. Louis region last week. Read More

March 31, 2026
Government
‘She was not a statistic’: Illinois Dems called out by ‘Angel Dad’ over daughter’s death by illegal immigrant

A grieving father criticized Illinois Democrats during a congressional committee hearing Wednesday for ignoring the murder of his daughter by an illegal immigrant. Angel dad Joe Abraham testified about… Read More

March 30, 2026