Photo by CDC / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky loses third baby to whooping cough, urges parents to vaccinate According to state officials, none of the infants who died had been vaccinated, nor had their mothers. "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 • 2 min read
Students walk out at Liberty High School Covering Kentucky "They don't know what happens here": Liberty High School teacher calls proposed school closure a huge mistake Days after JCPS district leaders proposed closing Liberty High School to battle a major budget deficit, students walked out of class in protest. "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 • 5 min read
Credit: Shirley's Deals Valley Covering Kentucky “We are not hiding anything"; Shirley's Way founder defends charity after state alleges theft ring Mike Mulrooney founded Shirley's Way in honor of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2013. Now he's taking to social media to defend the charity amid accusations of theft. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Umanoide / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky ranks worst in nation for lung cancer: how we got here and the test you should take now Kentucky's ranking, as worst in the country is an alarming statistic, but hope exists through early detection and advancing treatments. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Only days remain to ensure every veteran at Zachary Taylor Cemetery gets a wreath Time is running out to honor veterans at Zachary Taylor Cemetery. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash National News Hitting Home USDA monitoring highly contagious bird flu outbreak in Indiana The virus has impacted more than half a million birds since this outbreak began in 2022. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky JCPS proposes school closures and consolidations: what families need to know Jefferson County Public Schools is confronting a $188 million budget deficit and today for the first time announced school closures could be part of the solution. "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 • 3 min read
Photo by Markus Spiske / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Shelby County basketball coach sues parents for defamation, now unexpectedly off the job The lawsuit was filed against four parents, including Radio Personalities Amy Nic and Kelly K, earlier this year. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky NTSB: Fatigue cracks found in UPS Plane that crashed in Louisville Federal investigators have released preliminary findings on what caused a UPS cargo plane to crash moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing 14 people. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky The KY justice system failed the Tipton family twice, now they're hoping there isn't a strike three Nine years after Logan's death, the Tipton family is being "re-victimized" by a system that won't even return their calls. "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 • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Nine years, no arrests: the unanswered questions in Tommy Ballard's murder Tommy Ballard's family hopes forensic advances will bring justice. They know they need something to crack the case. "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 'Shay Original& By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
Covering Kentucky Two weeks later; an update on the UPS plane crash "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. It was two weeks ago today that 14 people were killed, By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
