Photo by nrd / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Food assistance stops for half a million Kentuckians as White House faces funding deadline Over the weekend, a federal judge gave President Donald Trump until Monday at noon to respond to a ruling that requires the release of SNAP funding. "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
Credit: Fayette County Detention Center Covering Kentucky Case update on former Kentucky cheerleader charged in baby's death Laken Snelling has been ordered to where an electronic monitoring device while on home incarceration in Tennessee. "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
Photo by Franki Chamaki / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky food banks prepare for biggest hunger crisis since COVID The government shutdown is on track to become the longest shutdown in history… and the ripple effects continue to spread. "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
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
Covering Kentucky They didn't hesitate: how four Kentuckians saved a State Trooper's life The Kentucky State Police recognized four Kentuckians, whose quick actions helped save the life of a trooper shot in the line of duty this summer. "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 Clément Falize / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Rabies-positive bats found in two Louisville neighborhoods Louisville residents are being reminded to stay vigilant after two bats tested positive for rabies in the Prospect and Germantown areas. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 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
