Covering Kentucky McGarvey to EPA: don't take your eyes off UPS crash site Cleanup efforts have recovered 880,000 gallons of oil-water mixture, but federal oversight is shifting to an advisory role and the congressman wants the EPA to stay involved. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky New trial date set in Amber Spradlin case A judge has set a new 2026 trial date for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023. "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 • 3 min read
CREDIT: UK Athletics Covering Kentucky Kentucky parts ways with Mark Stoops after 13 Seasons The University of Kentucky has decided to move on from head football coach Mark Stoops, ending a tenure that transformed the program but ultimately fell short of championship expectations. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky Snow on the way! Winter Weather Advisory issued for much of Kentucky The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Monday evening into Tuesday morning. "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 newsletter or By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Shay Originals Three minutes wasn't enough; launching 'Real Talk for Real Women' Journalist Shay McAlister and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Tiffany Tonismae are teaming up for a new podcast made by women, for women. Listen at the bottom of the page! "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Health officials warn of severe flu season as cases rise in Jefferson County "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 newsletter or subscribe to support our mission. If you've been putting off getting your flu shot, By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Sandy Millar / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Finding your way through grief this holiday season The twinkling lights are up, holiday music fills the stores, and festive gatherings crowd the calendar. But for many people navigating loss, this season of joy can feel impossibly heavy. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home "Wrong and dangerous"; KY Governor joins lawsuit against Trump administration over housing cuts Gov. Andy Beshear says the Trump administration is making "illegal and cruel" changes to federal housing programs that could push hundreds of Kentuckians into homelessness. "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
Photo by CDC / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky loses third baby to whooping cough, urges parents to vaccinate According to state officials, none of the infants who died had been vaccinated, nor had their mothers. "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 newsletter By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Students walk out at Liberty High School Covering Kentucky "They don't know what happens here": Liberty High School teacher calls proposed school closure a huge mistake Days after JCPS district leaders proposed closing Liberty High School to battle a major budget deficit, students walked out of class in protest. "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 • 5 min read
Credit: Shirley's Deals Valley Covering Kentucky “We are not hiding anything"; Shirley's Way founder defends charity after state alleges theft ring Mike Mulrooney founded Shirley's Way in honor of his late mother, who died from cancer in 2013. Now he's taking to social media to defend the charity amid accusations of theft. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Photo by Umanoide / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky ranks worst in nation for lung cancer: how we got here and the test you should take now Kentucky's ranking, as worst in the country is an alarming statistic, but hope exists through early detection and advancing treatments. "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
