Covering Kentucky Former UK student sentenced to 10 years in prison for death of newborn son Laken Snelling was officially sentenced Friday morning in Lexington. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter or subscribe to support the mission and By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky 'It’s so hard to let go'; Louisville staple since 1983, closes for good By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases Will Steve Lawson’s lawyers get to argue his appeal in court? The judges now have an answer. When Steve Lawson’s appeal was assigned to a panel of judges last month, there was an open question: would the lawyers get to argue the case out loud? We now have the answer, and it tells us something about how the judges are By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Aaron Doucett / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Kentucky Governor says 80,000+ Kentuckians have lost SNAP, calls on federal leaders to act The governor’s office says the total includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, and is blaming changes in the federal “Big Ugly Bill”. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Fusion Medical Animation / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky measles outbreak climbs to 167 cases, nearly all in unvaccinated people State health officials say the outbreak is concentrated in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the free weekly newsletter or subscribe By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Federal agents investigating allegations of secret recordings at Kentucky Castle, local police chief says The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking into the claims, which stem from a family lawsuit against Angel’s Envy co-founder Wes Henderson, who owns the Versailles landmark. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Another wait for families as Brian Epperson trial faces possible delay The federal trial of Brian Epperson, the man some families call “the Kentucky serial killer,” could be pushed to 2027. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Shay Originals PHOTOS: 84 veterans fly to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials they helped secure On September 29th, 84 veterans, 80 of them Vietnam veterans, boarded an honor flight from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Many came home from war to silence, or worse. This time, a choir greeted them at Reagan National, strangers waited at every memorial, and hundreds welcomed them home at the By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Don Harshey at the Arlington National Cemetery Shay Originals What is a thank-you worth, fifty years late? Come along for the Honor Flight Bluegrass Eighty-four veterans flew from Louisville to Washington, D.C. Eighty had served in Vietnam. On one long day, the country tried to say what it didn’t say then. This week my podcast episode is FREE for everyone! Listen below, and if you like what you hear, subscribe to By Shay McAlister • 14 min read
Introducing Shay Informed town halls: a live conversation, just for subscribers Mark your calendars- the first Shay Informed town hall is scheduled for October 27th! I have some news I’m excited to share: Shay Informed is launching live town halls, exclusively for my paid subscribers. Join now for $4.99/month. Here’s the idea... when a big story is By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky No charges will be filed in viral Louisville road rage case Jefferson County Attorney Mike O’Connell announced Friday that neither the motorcyclist nor the driver will be charged, closing a case that drew calls for an arrest from Metro Council members before police released more details. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Local gym searched for hidden cameras after lawsuit against bourbon entrepreneur goes public Lyndon Police confirm detectives searched a Burn Boot Camp location for devices this week at the request of the business owner. The board of the company that owns The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey fired CEO Wes Henderson, a co-founder of Angel's Envy bourbon, after a By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
