Credit: Oxygen Bardstown Cases Crystal Rogers case; Former Nelson Co. Detective Jon Snow called to sentencing According to court documents released Monday, the man who led the investigation for the first five years after Crystal was reported missing will be at sentencing next month. "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
Covering Kentucky Marion Co. volunteer firefighters facing life-threatening injuries after crash Family has identified Brian Hatt as one of the two firefighters hurt in the crash. He is now in a medically induced coma at University Hospital in downtown Louisville. "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
Credit: Churchill Downs PR National News Hitting Home Legendary jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat, dies at 84 His family has announced that the Hall of Fame jockey who clinched the Triple Crown on the back of Secretariat died at his home last week. "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 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
