Photo by Katherine Conrad / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Canada drops some retaliatory tariffs- why this is good news for Kentucky Canadian leaders announced Friday the country was dropping most of its counter-tariffs on U.S. goods, including Kentucky bourbon. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Matt / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Sweater weather?! Not quite... but next week will be a big improvement! The National Weather Service is forecasting cooler temps, less humidity and an overall beautiful week for Kentuckiana! "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
Credit: Larue County Detention Center Bardstown Cases Why Steve Lawson was moved to a new jail weeks after his sentencing Steve Lawson was sentenced to 17 years in a Kentucky prison in August and was being held in the Nelson County Jail. "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? By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky 'We failed Jayden Spicer'; Lexington priest covers funeral costs, calls for change Fr. Jim Sichko, a priest out of Lexington, picked up the bill for the funeral plus a proper burial and headstone for the little boy and his grandmother, who lovingly raised him until her death earlier this year. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Harvest Homecoming Facebook Covering Kentucky Harvest Homecoming eliminates rides at annual fall festival The Southern Indiana staple announced Thursday, they will be focused on what makes Harvest "truly unique"- including local food, live entertainment, arts and crafts and family friendly activities. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky 'No case is ever truly cold'; Clarksville police make major arrest using DNA Clarksville Police detectives traveled to Georgia to to complete a DNA test that eventually led to an arrest in a 2013 double homicide. "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
Photo by CDC / Unsplash Covering Kentucky JCPS pulls fresh milk from schools after complaints from students Parents were first notified on Wednesday after some students reported milk that "tasted funny". Cafeteria managers agreed and told Nutrition Services. "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
Covering Kentucky Man convicted in horrific Breckinridge County rape case released from prison Ernie Pine was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2009, after pleading guilty to multiple charges including rape and attempted murder. "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? By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Solen Feyissa / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Another state is suing TikTok; where does Kentucky's lawsuit stand? Minnesota has joined a number of states, including Kentucky, to sue the social media company for preying on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases PICTURES: a look inside Crystal Rogers' abandoned car When Crystal Rogers' family found her car abandoned on the side of the Bluegrass Parkway they immediately called police and pictures were taken. Those pictures were shared for first time eight years later, at trial. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad- By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 / Unsplash Covering Kentucky 502 gets a friend: new area code coming to Louisville region The Kentucky Public Service Commission announced today that the Louisville metro area and Frankfort will receive a new area code in 2027. "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? By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Omar Lopez / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Indiana Department of Health reports spike in infant deaths, all linked to one thing The Indiana Department of Health issued an urgent public health alert Monday following a concerning surge in infant deaths linked to unsafe sleep environments, during August. "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 • 2 min read
