Credit: Louisville Regional Airport Authority Covering Kentucky Louisville's airports report a record year, making international travel a real possibility By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Andy Beshear Facebook National News Hitting Home Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with new podcast deal SiriusXM announced Thursday that the company has signed a deal with Kentucky's governor to give his podcast a national stage. "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 • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases Steve Lawson files notice of appeal, looks for conviction to be overturned in Crystal Rogers case By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky 'Monster on the run'; police looking for man convicted of sex crimes against children William Carter was set to be sentenced Tuesday morning but did not show up to court. "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 newsletter By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Brian Epperson appeared over video from the Clark County Detention Center Covering Kentucky KY man tied to three suspicious overdose deaths pleads not guilty in court By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Clark County Detention Center Shay Originals Kentucky serial killer? The Brian Epperson case Law enforcement agencies across the state are investigating three suspicious deaths that all appear to be connected to one man, and detectives believe there could be more victims. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Photo by Zaini Izzuddin / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Reading revival; JCPS sees library use soar in response to cell-phone ban According to the school district, JCPS students have checked out a record number of books in the first two weeks of school. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Mufid Majnun / Unsplash National News Hitting Home New FDA restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine change access for Kentuckians Kentucky is one of 19 states where pharmacists will no longer be permitted to administer the vaccine unless the person is considered high risk. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Aaron Burden / Unsplash Covering Kentucky The meaning behind Labor Day and how Kentuckiana celebrates You know, Labor Day isn't just another long weekend- it actually has some pretty meaningful roots. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel; Credit: Merkel family and Moyski family National News Hitting Home 'Give your kids an extra hug'; family open up about the children killed in MN school shooting Family has identified 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski as the victims in the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting. "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
Covering Kentucky 'Joy and distraction'; family requests cards for Louisville toddler undergoing risky surgery Reid was born with a rare birth defect that has impacted almost every part of his life. Now, he's scheduled for a major surgery, and his family is asking for help encouraging him during the tough recovery. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Kentucky Lottery Covering Kentucky Another night, another no-winner; Powerball jackpot explodes to $950 million! We're officially approaching the billion-dollar club, folks. "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 newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. By Shay McAlister • 3 min read