Covering Kentucky 'It's not the place"; hundreds turn out to oppose proposed Meade County data center There was a line of cars outside the fairgrounds waiting to get in ahead of Tuesday's special meeting, where passionate community members were anxious to make their voices heard. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home U.S. measles cases continue to climb, here's what the situation looks like in KY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has confirmed more than 1,500 cases so far this year, the highest annual number in more than 30 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases From silence to sentencing: Sherry Ballard's first interview since Crystal's case was solved In her first interview since 2023, Sherry Ballard opens up about the silence that scared her, the testimony that broke her, and the guilty verdicts that finally brought justice for Crystal. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 21 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
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook National News Hitting Home "We do not want him here"; Florida officials talk about Ronald Exantus arrest Florida officials say they're 'not taking any chances', they want to send Ronald Exantus 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Missing Madison mom Sasha Borman found dead, sheriff's office confirms The search for 36-year-old Sasha Borman has come to a heartbreaking end. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: Marion County Jail National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida after being released from KY prison Police in Florida arrested Ronald Exantus on Thursday, after learning he had left Kentucky and relocated to Marion County, FL. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: Graves County Sheriff Covering Kentucky Disoriented deer wanders into Kentucky school, prompting warning from sheriff Something strange is happening with deer in Graves County, Kentucky, and local authorities are taking notice. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky "This just isn't like her"; Family desperately searching for missing Southern Indiana mom Sasha Borman was reported missing by her family over the weekend. She was last seen on October 1st. "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 Launching pumpkins, fighting cancer: a husband's mission to give back After breast cancer organizations supported his wife, Andrew Masterson found a unique way to return the favor. Chunkin Pumpkins returns to Captain's Quarters this weekend! "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
Covering Kentucky Ex-Louisville Metro Police detective ordered to report to prison Brett Hankison has been ordered to report to prison on Thursday in connection with his federal conviction for violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights. "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 • 1 min read
Credit: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Controversial release triggers threats against Kentucky Parole Board Kentucky State Police confirm the agency is investigating after members of the state's Parole Board received violent threats and had their personal information posted online in recent days, authorities announced. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
