Shay Originals Looking back: the stories that defined my first months with Shay Informed When I launched Shay Informed four months ago, I knew I wanted to do journalism differently. What I didn't know was how much I would change in the process. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Bardstown Cases Brooks Houck booked into Oldham County prison processing center Houck had been in an Eastern Kentucky jail before being transferred to the Roederer Assessment Center this week. "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 • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky "Nobody told us": how an obscure Louisville ordinance is putting pets at risk The controversy centers on updated language in Louisville Metro's Code of Ordinances, which now requires ponies, miniature horses, goats, and sheep to be kept on larger properties. "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
CREDIT: John Godsey, WEKT Radio Covering Kentucky Hazmat on scene after train derailment in Southern Kentucky According to Governor Andy Beshear, a shelter-in-place order is in effect for the city of Trenton. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky "Come get me": How a phone call led to a missing teen's recovery After 73 days, Wynter Wagoner's aunt describes the moment everything changed- and the uncertainty that remains. "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 • 6 min read
Shay Originals Real Talk for Real Women- new episode out now! This week, we tackle non-traditional families and bring on a special guest who shares her perspective on what it means to build a family on your own terms. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Missing Kentucky teen found hundreds of miles away in Maryland After more than two months of searching, a 13-year-old Rockcastle County girl has been found safe in Maryland. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky In LaRue County, every single student matters- and now they all have hoodies to prove it Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you didn't see coming. "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 • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky UPS Flight 2976 claims 15th victim on Christmas day Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced a 15th death connected to the UPS Plane Crash. "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 • 1 min read
Covering Kentucky KSU shooting case dismissed: Grand jury rules father acted in self-defense Jacob Bard faced murder charges after shooting two students outside of a Kentucky State University dorm. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by August Phlieger / Unsplash Covering Kentucky After 90 years of bourbon, Jim Beam's Clermont distillery goes silent in 2026 Production will continue at other facilities as Kentucky's bourbon industry grapples with too much whiskey and too few buyers. "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 Another loss for Mid City Mall: Baxter Avenue Theater to close after decades If you've been through Mid City Mall lately, you might have noticed it's starting to feel a little emptier. "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 • 2 min read
