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
Shay Originals From trafficked to trailblazer: the woman fighting to open Louisville's first home for survivors Jennifer Beagle spent nearly eight years on the streets. Today, 24 years sober, she's one signature away from opening Louisville's first long-term residential home for survivors of human trafficking. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Credit: Lee Specialty Clinic Covering Kentucky 'They have nobody': Louisville clinic serving Kentuckians with disabilities facing deep cuts Lee Specialty Clinic a one-of-a-kind facility that offers something no one else does- compassionate health care for people with intellectual and physical disabilities. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Shelby County Coach accused of sexual misconduct wasn't fired after all. A settlement quietly rewrote the ending. A settlement agreement shows the district voided the termination, paid out his salary, and closed the case before it ever reached a tribunal- the hearing that serves as an appeals option for fired teachers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Shay Originals She was eight months old. Kentucky's child welfare system lost her. This is how. The system didn't fail Miya Rudd all at once. It failed her one decision at a time. "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& By Shay McAlister • 18 min read
CREDIT: Indiana State Police Covering Kentucky Up to 8 inches of rain triggers flood emergencies in Southern Indiana Much of the area was under flood watch on Tuesday, but in Southern Indiana- that warning quickly turned into an emergency. "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 • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases The last document the Kentucky Supreme Court will read before deciding Brooks Houck's appeal has been filed Brooks Houck's attorneys get the last word, and they are swinging hard. "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 • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Eleven years, three convictions, and now this: everything I know about the Nick Houck arrest Breaking down the perjury charge, the court documents, what Nick Houck told KSP in 2015- and what to expect at next week's arraignment. "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 • 9 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck's former boss says he always knew this day would come Rick McCubbin fired Nick Houck from the Bardstown Police Department over a decade ago. On Thursday, he was vindicated. "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& By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Bardstown Cases 'A gift from heaven': Sherry Ballard calls Nick Houck's arrest the best birthday present she's ever received Crystal Rogers' mother called Thursday's arrest the best gift she's ever received- and says she pushed for it every step of the way. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky State Police Bardstown Cases Nick Houck arrested on perjury charge The brother of convicted murderer Brooks Houck was taken into custody Thursday 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 or subscribe By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
