"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 Behind the scenes: Covering Kentucky's deadliest tornado At 5 a.m., I packed a bag and drove toward the tornado. "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', which is available to paid subscribers By Shay McAlister • 8 min read Shay Originals 1,381 days and counting: the excruciating wait for justice after a daughter's murder Police say Shannon Gilday broke into Wesley Morgan's home and killed his daughter Jordan in 2022. The trial keeps getting delayed, and Wesley says "it opens the wounds over and over and over." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 7 min read Shay Originals Three minutes wasn't enough; launching 'Real Talk for Real Women' Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae are teaming up for a new 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 • 2 min read CREDIT: Vanderburgh County Sheriff Covering Kentucky Doorbell cam captures Kentucky DoorDash driver pepper-spraying food A DoorDash delivery that left two customers sick has resulted in felony charges against a Kentucky woman who allegedly sprayed their food with pepper spray. "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 Nadine E / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Ford's EV battery reset leaves 1,600 Kentucky jobs in limbo Ford Motor Company announced Monday, it is converting its brand new electric vehicle battery plant into a manufacturing facility for large-scale battery storage systems. "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 • 2 min read National News Hitting Home Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie calls Trump's Rob Reiner comments "inappropriate and disrespectful" The Kentucky Congressman- who represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District- responded on X Monday afternoon. "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 weekly newsletter By Shay McAlister • 3 min read Covering Kentucky Shelby County School Board goes silent after community demands answers Parents proposed policy changes and asked about process; most board members won't respond "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 weekly newsletter or By Shay McAlister • 5 min read CREDIT: National Weather Service Covering Kentucky Bundle up: National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Warnings for Kentucky and southern Indiana The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and and Cold Weather Advisory across our area. "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 • 2 min read Covering Kentucky 'You should be ashamed'; parents demand action at Shelby County School Board meeting A school board meeting turned tense on Thursday night, as the room, filled with parents, staff, and former students, demanded answers in an ongoing sexual misconduct investigation. "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 • 4 min read
Shay Originals Behind the scenes: Covering Kentucky's deadliest tornado At 5 a.m., I packed a bag and drove toward the tornado. "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', which is available to paid subscribers By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Shay Originals 1,381 days and counting: the excruciating wait for justice after a daughter's murder Police say Shannon Gilday broke into Wesley Morgan's home and killed his daughter Jordan in 2022. The trial keeps getting delayed, and Wesley says "it opens the wounds over and over and over." "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Shay Originals Three minutes wasn't enough; launching 'Real Talk for Real Women' Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae are teaming up for a new 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 • 2 min read
CREDIT: Vanderburgh County Sheriff Covering Kentucky Doorbell cam captures Kentucky DoorDash driver pepper-spraying food A DoorDash delivery that left two customers sick has resulted in felony charges against a Kentucky woman who allegedly sprayed their food with pepper spray. "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 Nadine E / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Ford's EV battery reset leaves 1,600 Kentucky jobs in limbo Ford Motor Company announced Monday, it is converting its brand new electric vehicle battery plant into a manufacturing facility for large-scale battery storage systems. "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 • 2 min read
National News Hitting Home Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie calls Trump's Rob Reiner comments "inappropriate and disrespectful" The Kentucky Congressman- who represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District- responded on X Monday afternoon. "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 weekly newsletter By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Shelby County School Board goes silent after community demands answers Parents proposed policy changes and asked about process; most board members won't respond "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 weekly newsletter or By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: National Weather Service Covering Kentucky Bundle up: National Weather Service issues Winter Weather Warnings for Kentucky and southern Indiana The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and and Cold Weather Advisory across our area. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky 'You should be ashamed'; parents demand action at Shelby County School Board meeting A school board meeting turned tense on Thursday night, as the room, filled with parents, staff, and former students, demanded answers in an ongoing sexual misconduct investigation. "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 • 4 min read
