Louisville's airports report a record year, making international travel a real possibility Shay McAlister September 04, 2025 – 5 min read Share this post Credit: Louisville Regional Airport Authority Covering Kentucky Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 • 6 min read Covering Kentucky Kentucky State Police confirm active investigation into former Shelby County coach Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help with an active investigation into a high school basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct. "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 • 5 min read Covering Kentucky Families speak out as fight to save Lee Specialty Clinic grows: 'People are going to die' A retired couple. A sister turned activist. And a rally in Frankfort that's growing by the hour. "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 • 7 min read Covering Kentucky Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 • 6 min read Bardstown Cases Nick Houck appears in court- without a lawyer and 'no idea' why he's been charged A chaotic arraignment, a missing attorney, and a motion to correct a key date set the stage for a July 2nd hearing. 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 available to By Shay McAlister • 10 min read Bardstown Cases Nick Houck heads to court: what to know before the arraignment Arraignment is set for 9 a.m. in Nelson Circuit Court. Here's where things stand. I'll be in the courthouse, and when I walk out, paid subscribers will be the first to hear what happened. My full post-court analysis- and any interviews I'm By Shay McAlister • 4 min read Covering Kentucky Kentucky State Police confirm active investigation into former Shelby County coach Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help with an active investigation into a high school basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct. "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 • 5 min read Shay Originals Introducing One More Question- Kentucky journalism that goes deeper If you've been a Shay Informed reader for any length of time, you already know the drill: I use this site to go deeper. To ask the questions others forget. To stay focused on a story that isn't done being told. That's the inspiration By Shay McAlister • 2 min read Covering Kentucky Families speak out as fight to save Lee Specialty Clinic grows: 'People are going to die' A retired couple. A sister turned activist. And a rally in Frankfort that's growing by the hour. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky State Police confirm active investigation into former Shelby County coach Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help with an active investigation into a high school basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct. "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 • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Families speak out as fight to save Lee Specialty Clinic grows: 'People are going to die' A retired couple. A sister turned activist. And a rally in Frankfort that's growing by the hour. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky Superintendent breaks his silence on the Gaither settlement- lays out the legal risks Dr. Joshua Matthews has a lot he says he can't talk about. This morning, he tried to explain what he can. "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 • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck appears in court- without a lawyer and 'no idea' why he's been charged A chaotic arraignment, a missing attorney, and a motion to correct a key date set the stage for a July 2nd hearing. 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 available to By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck heads to court: what to know before the arraignment Arraignment is set for 9 a.m. in Nelson Circuit Court. Here's where things stand. I'll be in the courthouse, and when I walk out, paid subscribers will be the first to hear what happened. My full post-court analysis- and any interviews I'm By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky State Police confirm active investigation into former Shelby County coach Kentucky State Police are asking for the public's help with an active investigation into a high school basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct. "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 • 5 min read
Shay Originals Introducing One More Question- Kentucky journalism that goes deeper If you've been a Shay Informed reader for any length of time, you already know the drill: I use this site to go deeper. To ask the questions others forget. To stay focused on a story that isn't done being told. That's the inspiration By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Families speak out as fight to save Lee Specialty Clinic grows: 'People are going to die' A retired couple. A sister turned activist. And a rally in Frankfort that's growing by the hour. "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 • 7 min read
