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
Covering Kentucky Grieving mother says online cruelty deepens her loss as she remembers Trooper Hayden Phillips Robin Phillips has been told to stay off social media. Her friends keep warning her about what some people are writing about her son, Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 28. "They're saying that they're By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky A new state tracker puts a price on Kentucky's benefit errors Kentucky's auditor just published a running tally of state benefit errors. It lands as the state dismantles its SNAP investigation team. 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 a By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: The Kentucky Castle Covering Kentucky Kentucky bourbon entrepreneur Wes Henderson fired amid hidden-camera allegations The Kentucky Castle and True Story Whiskey have named a new CEO after a lawsuit accuses Wes Henderson of secretly recording relatives and guests. 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
Credit: Gov. Andy Beshear Covering Kentucky Husband, father, farmer, trooper: Family and fellow officers remember Hayden Phillips Phillips' family and fellow troopers say the days before his death showed a man taking care of the people he loved. 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 • 6 min read
Photo by Angiola Harry / Unsplash Shay Originals Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Dr. T wants every woman to know Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae have teamed up for a podcast made by women, for women. Listen at the bottom of the page! I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
