Photo by Ryan Parker / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Key witness in Miami murder case found alive in Louisville, after prosecutors said he was dead Prosecutors in the Florida case have repeatedly claimed the witness was dead until ESPN reporters knocked on his door in Louisville and found him alive. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: LMPD Facebook Covering Kentucky Kentucky Supreme Court just threw a wrench into Louisville's police reform efforts If you've been following police reform in Kentucky since Breonna Taylor's death, you probably thought the debate over no-knock warrants was settled. Think again. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Kentucky Veterans Parade Celebration Covering Kentucky Do you have a veteran hero in your life? KY Veterans Parade wants to hear about them The 15th annual Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration is looking for "Heroes Among Us" to honor at the big 15th anniversary celebration. "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 • 4 min read
Bardstown Cases What's next in the Crystal Rogers case: the expert deep dive While the sentencing hearing in the Crystal Rogers case brings some finality to the investigation, you and I both know there are still a lot of questions. I worked with a legal analyst and law enforcement expert who's connected to the case to find some answers. "I& By Shay McAlister • 14 min read
Dr. Brian Yearwood greets students on the first day of school; Credit: JCPS Covering Kentucky What JCPS parents need to know about the district's financial crisis If you're a Jefferson County Public Schools parent, you probably heard some alarming headlines after Monday night's school board meeting. Here's what's really happening with your child's school district and what it might mean for your family. "I' By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Till and Betty Ballard were all smiles after the sentencing hearing in their granddaughter's murder Bardstown Cases PHOTO ALBUM: hugs, tears, smiles and handwritten notes at the Brooks Houck sentencing Brooks Houck was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for the murder of Crystal Rogers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is is available to paid subscribers only. You By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases 'You're a sick individual'; Ballard family sounds off to Brooks Houck at sentencing Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson were sentenced to prison time for their roles in the death and disappearance of Crystal Rogers on Wednesday. "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 • 5 min read
Shay Originals Fighting for her life shouldn't mean fighting insurance companies Kinsey's story exposes how broken our healthcare system has become- and how in this case, Louisville's love made all the difference. "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 • 9 min read
Bardstown Cases Prosecutors urge judge to deny new trial motions in Crystal Rogers case Prosecutors have filed comprehensive responses urging Nelson Circuit Judge Charles Simms to deny motions for new trials for both Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Norton employees fired after inappropriate posts about Charlie Kirk By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Bardstown Cases Brooks Houck sentencing: here's how I'm covering it (and what you'll get) Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson are set to be sentenced to prison time for their role in the death of Crystal Rogers on Wednesday afternoon. I'll be in the courtroom and providing exclusive coverage afterwards. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Give for Good Covering Kentucky 645 organizations, one day, millions of reasons to give Mark your calendars and open your hearts- Give for Good Louisville is back this Thursday, September 18th, and it's shaping up to be the biggest one yet! "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
