"I failed my child': A mother's mission to help other parents recognize the signs Shay McAlister September 10, 2025 – 6 min read Share this post Shay Originals "I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "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 • 7 min read Shelby Leigh in the ICU after her operation. Shay Originals Three Louisville moms beat the odds after life-threatening pregnancy complication As their babies approach their first birthdays, three local women are raising awareness about a rare condition most expectant mothers have never heard of. "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 • 9 min read Credit: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Covering Kentucky Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana facing budget crisis, as volunteers rally to save camps Passionate volunteers are pushing back against potential camp closures as the organization navigates financial challenges. "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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky Florida officials announce Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky. "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 Covering Kentucky Text messages and home visits help JCPS tackle the absenteeism crisis The state's largest school district reports sending 4.5 million texts to families as part of a comprehensive attendance strategy. "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 • 2 min read Photo by Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Hardin County republican chair getting national attention after racist post Chairwoman of the Hardin County Republican Party Bobbie Coleman has deleted a social media post some in her own party are calling “vile and reprehensible”. "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 Maria Lin Kim / Unsplash National News Hitting Home USDA announces 'the well has run dry', SNAP benefits won't go out in November More than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on food stamps, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read Shay Originals "I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "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 • 7 min read CREDIT: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Kentucky Supreme Court overturns murder conviction in case of Louisville father, daughter Kevon Lawless was convicted of two counts of murder in 2022, after a jury found him guilty of shooting and killing Brandon Waddles and his three-year-old daughter, Trinity Randolph. "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
Shay Originals "I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "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 • 7 min read
Shelby Leigh in the ICU after her operation. Shay Originals Three Louisville moms beat the odds after life-threatening pregnancy complication As their babies approach their first birthdays, three local women are raising awareness about a rare condition most expectant mothers have never heard of. "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 • 9 min read
Credit: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Covering Kentucky Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana facing budget crisis, as volunteers rally to save camps Passionate volunteers are pushing back against potential camp closures as the organization navigates financial challenges. "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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky Florida officials announce Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky. "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
Covering Kentucky Text messages and home visits help JCPS tackle the absenteeism crisis The state's largest school district reports sending 4.5 million texts to families as part of a comprehensive attendance strategy. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Hardin County republican chair getting national attention after racist post Chairwoman of the Hardin County Republican Party Bobbie Coleman has deleted a social media post some in her own party are calling “vile and reprehensible”. "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 Maria Lin Kim / Unsplash National News Hitting Home USDA announces 'the well has run dry', SNAP benefits won't go out in November More than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on food stamps, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "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 By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Shay Originals "I will not stop": Friend demands justice in unsolved death linked to alleged KY serial killer As charges continue to mount against Brian Epperson, one woman is fighting to ensure her best friend's case doesn't fall through the cracks. "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 • 7 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Kentucky Supreme Court overturns murder conviction in case of Louisville father, daughter Kevon Lawless was convicted of two counts of murder in 2022, after a jury found him guilty of shooting and killing Brandon Waddles and his three-year-old daughter, Trinity Randolph. "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
