Covering Kentucky 'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming law. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Shay Originals Ethan’s Law was supposed to protect Kentucky’s animals. So why isn’t it being used? One year after Kentucky made the intentional torture of a dog or cat a felony, the man who fought for the law says the real battle is just beginning. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Bardstown Cases From Bardstown to Bowling Green: my new podcast covering the Crystal Rogers trials New podcast Circumstantial: The Crystal Rogers Trials- launches exclusively for Shay Informed subscribers February 17th. "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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
National News Hitting Home Immigration policy creates confusion for Kentucky families in the midst of international adoption Adoption is timely, stressful and almost always requires a stroke of luck. But now families are facing a new hurdle- mixed messages from the White House about who is allowed in the country. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Credit: Rand Paul Facebook National News Hitting Home Kentucky Senator demands independent investigation into fatal federal shooting in Minneapolis Sen. Rand Paul said during a Wednesday interview that nobody who has watched the videos believes the protester was assaulting police when the shooting happened. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
CREDIT: Louisville International Airport Covering Kentucky Louisville International Airport announces three new non-stop flights Breeze Airways is expanding service to include three new cities, making non-stop flights to 41 destinations. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Animal abusers in Kentucky face almost no consequences. Advocates head to Frankfort to demand better. Kentucky ranks 47th for animal protection laws, allowing abuse and neglect to fester across the commonwealth. "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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Krista Bennett / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Dangerous cold grips Kentucky, as thousands remain without power The snow and ice are done moving through our area, but the bitter air left behind can pose even bigger threats. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky What the JCPS Superintendent told me about the new budget (and what he couldn't answer) Superintendent Dr. Brian Yearwood says it's "still not very clear" how the district got into this mess. But he is making sweeping changes in an effort to prevent the district from going broke. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
CREDIT: National Weather Service Covering Kentucky Kentucky braces for major winter storm as Beshear declares State of Emergency The National Weather Service is predicting widespread snowfall and ice across the state. Southern Kentucky is also bracing for significant ice accumulations. "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? By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Say goodbye to Mid City Mall, hello to Mid City Market Developer 'Branch Properties' revealed the new vision for Mid City Mall, which includes a Publix, public library, and retail space that hopes to attract local and national businesses. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky State Police Covering Kentucky He fled the country to avoid prison. Kentucky brought him back. A Grayson County child sex offender who disappeared before his September sentencing has been captured and brought back to Kentucky to face justice. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
