Shay Originals New episode: the #1 killer of women (that nobody's talking about) Heart disease is the number 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. It’s a third of our mothers, sisters, friends, neighbors, coworkers- a third of the women we can’t bear to live without. So why don't we talk about this more? " By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 2: The jury pool Finding an impartial jury for Brooks Houck's trial proved nearly impossible- and that's just where the story begins. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Circumstantial: The Crystal Rogers By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky When every second counts: how one mother's loss could save Kentucky kids Eight-year-old Landon McCubbin choked to death at school while firefighters and nurses stood helpless without the one tool that might have saved him. Now his mother is fighting to put anti-choking devices in every Kentucky classroom. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 1: Fatal drive to the farm I filled three notebooks covering these trials- now I'm sharing my coverage in podcast form so you can experience every moment from Kentucky's most high profile trial in decades. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Tyler Childers speaks out against birthing center closure: "We were intending on going here" The country music star and his wife Senora welcomed their first child at Fort Logan in 2022. They were planning to deliver their second baby there this summer. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by freestocks / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Yes, you really can die from a broken heart- here's what a Louisville cardiologist wants you to know With Valentine's Day right around the corner, love is in the air for a lot of people. But for those dealing with heartbreak, grief, or overwhelming stress? Not so much. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Bardstown Cases Crystal Rogers Act passes Kentucky House unanimously, heads to Senate Sherry Ballard's fight in Frankfort is full steam ahead, with the Kentucky House passing her proposed change to grand jury proceeding policy without any pushback. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Shay Originals In rural Kentucky, a 40 year old lifeline for mothers is about to disappear The doctor who founded Fort Logan's birthing spa says the closure breaks a promise. The mothers counting on it say it could put lives at risk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
National News Hitting Home A Kentucky girl at heart: what to know about Nancy Guthrie's ties to the commonwealth Nancy grew up in Fort Wright, a small city in Kenton County just south of Cincinnati. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky 'Crystal Rogers Act' clears committee, heads to house floor A bill inspired by failures in the Crystal Rogers investigation is one step closer to becoming law. "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 • 3 min read
Shay Originals Ethan’s Law was supposed to protect Kentucky’s animals. So why isn’t it being used? One year after Kentucky made the intentional torture of a dog or cat a felony, the man who fought for the law says the real battle is just beginning. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Bardstown Cases From Bardstown to Bowling Green: my new podcast covering the Crystal Rogers trials New podcast Circumstantial: The Crystal Rogers Trials- launches exclusively for Shay Informed subscribers February 17th. "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 • 6 min read
