Steve Lawson files notice of appeal, looks for conviction to be overturned in Crystal Rogers case Shay McAlister September 03, 2025 – 3 min read Share this post Bardstown Cases Kentucky AG to court: Brooks Houck killed Crystal Rogers, and the evidence proves it The state's top prosecutor filed a 103-page brief urging the Kentucky Supreme Court to uphold Houck's murder conviction- and didn't mince words about why. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 8 min read Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 10: The rest of my life The appeals. The unsolved Bardstown murders. A family's renewed push to find Tommy's killer. And Sherry Ballard's promise to never stop fighting. "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 Bardstown Cases Joey Lawson takes his case to Kentucky's highest court Joseph "Joey" Lawson is asking the Kentucky Supreme Court to throw out his conviction in the Crystal Rogers case, and his attorney is making multiple arguments for why that should happen. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 9 min read Covering Kentucky 'They left us no choice': Grade A Recycling owner says UPS forced his hand after six months of waiting Owner of Grade A Recycling Sean Garber says the company that destroyed his business has failed the community it claims to care about. "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 • 6 min read Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash Kentucky's primary is eight days away- here's what's on the ballot May 19 is coming up fast. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., and there's a lot to pay attention to this cycle. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 4 min read Credit: UofL Health Covering Kentucky Six months later, UofL Burn Unit nurses get the recognition they deserve A team of healthcare workers was honored Friday with a surprise award for showing up during one of Louisville's toughest weeks. "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 Covering Kentucky 'He tried to run with his granddaughter': New UPS crash lawsuits reveal harrowing details of November disaster Filings describe a grandfather's final moments, a family business destroyed, and insurance failures compounding the crisis. "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 • 6 min read Covering Kentucky After 30+ years, Louisville voters are getting their "I Voted" stickers back "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 to support our mission and access behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and in-depth stories reserved for By Shay McAlister • 2 min read Bardstown Cases Kentucky AG to court: Brooks Houck killed Crystal Rogers, and the evidence proves it The state's top prosecutor filed a 103-page brief urging the Kentucky Supreme Court to uphold Houck's murder conviction- and didn't mince words about why. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Bardstown Cases Kentucky AG to court: Brooks Houck killed Crystal Rogers, and the evidence proves it The state's top prosecutor filed a 103-page brief urging the Kentucky Supreme Court to uphold Houck's murder conviction- and didn't mince words about why. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 10: The rest of my life The appeals. The unsolved Bardstown murders. A family's renewed push to find Tommy's killer. And Sherry Ballard's promise to never stop fighting. "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
Bardstown Cases Joey Lawson takes his case to Kentucky's highest court Joseph "Joey" Lawson is asking the Kentucky Supreme Court to throw out his conviction in the Crystal Rogers case, and his attorney is making multiple arguments for why that should happen. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 9 min read
Covering Kentucky 'They left us no choice': Grade A Recycling owner says UPS forced his hand after six months of waiting Owner of Grade A Recycling Sean Garber says the company that destroyed his business has failed the community it claims to care about. "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 • 6 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash Kentucky's primary is eight days away- here's what's on the ballot May 19 is coming up fast. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 6 p.m., and there's a lot to pay attention to this cycle. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Credit: UofL Health Covering Kentucky Six months later, UofL Burn Unit nurses get the recognition they deserve A team of healthcare workers was honored Friday with a surprise award for showing up during one of Louisville's toughest weeks. "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
Covering Kentucky 'He tried to run with his granddaughter': New UPS crash lawsuits reveal harrowing details of November disaster Filings describe a grandfather's final moments, a family business destroyed, and insurance failures compounding the crisis. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky After 30+ years, Louisville voters are getting their "I Voted" stickers back "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 to support our mission and access behind-the-scenes content, podcasts, and in-depth stories reserved for By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Bardstown Cases Kentucky AG to court: Brooks Houck killed Crystal Rogers, and the evidence proves it The state's top prosecutor filed a 103-page brief urging the Kentucky Supreme Court to uphold Houck's murder conviction- and didn't mince words about why. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
