Credit: Frontier Nursing University Shay Originals From nurses on horseback to maternity deserts: The state of being a mother in Kentucky Kentucky once sent midwives on horseback to reach mothers where they lived. A century later, the state ranks near the bottom on nearly every measure of maternal and infant health, labor and delivery units are closing, and Medicaid cuts loom. Still- midwives, doctors, and a group of determined moms are By Shay McAlister • 14 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky officials confirm state is dismantling its SNAP fraud investigation team CHFS says budget cuts drove the reorganization. It didn't dispute employees' warnings that local offices aren't equipped to take this on. Multiple employees from different branches of Kentucky's Department for Community Based Services told me the same thing this month, independently: the team By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Urgent search for missing Morehead State Student from Bardstown His family says he has no phone, no wallet and no ID. He was last seen driving south near Georgetown. 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
Covering Kentucky Louisville priest resigns after lawsuit claimed he brushed off a worker's rape report A new lawsuit accuses the Archdiocese of Louisville of ignoring its own abuse policies, as more than 700 people sign a petition calling for Father David Sánchez's removal. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Sadie Flores original mugshot from August 2026 Covering Kentucky Grand jury indicts Graves County teacher, adds tampering charge to grooming case Sadie Flores now faces two charges- grooming and tampering with physical evidence- following Tuesday's grand jury indictment. 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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
The factory floor at the American Printing House for the Blind Shay Originals Please touch! Louisville's new museum breaks the oldest rule in the book The Dot Experience was designed to be the most inclusive museum on Earth, and its director says he doesn't want to hold that title for long. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Shay Originals For decades, they didn't feel worthy of a welcome home. This flight is changing that. Honor Flight Bluegrass is evolving- and the shift says something important about how America is finally reckoning with Vietnam. Shay McAlister will travel with Honor Flight Bluegrass on the September 29th flight. You can follow along on her social media accounts on the day of, and look for in-depth By Shay McAlister • 15 min read
Covering Kentucky What happened at PRP High School Monday? Parents and JCPS don't agree. 22 people were treated at Norton hospitals on Monday in relation to something that happened at Pleasure Ridge Park High School. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Grand jury to hear Graves County grooming case Tuesday- here's what's at stake A western Kentucky prosecutor is doubling-down on a case that is setting the tone for how a new law will or won't work in the commonwealth. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
National News Hitting Home Delphi murder case goes before Indiana Court of Appeals Richard Allen's attorneys argue that solitary confinement made his confessions unconstitutional. The state says a timeline and Allen's own words prove his guilt. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
National News Hitting Home FBI Louisville reports historic decrease in violent crime National violent crime fell 9.7% from 2024 to 2025- the largest single-year drop since the FBI began tracking data in 1936- with Kentucky seeing a 6.1% decrease. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Credit: Jefferson County Clerk's Office National News Hitting Home Yes, you can still vote by mail in Louisville- here's what to know The Jefferson County Clerk's Office confirms mail-in ballots are a go for the November 3 election. "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 • 3 min read
