Covering Kentucky Kentucky lawmakers push to criminalize child grooming before abuse occurs The legislation would fill a gap in the current law, targeting predatory behavior that leads to sexual abuse. "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 • 7 min read
Covering Kentucky So called 'Kentucky Serial Killer' requests delay in federal trial Attorneys for Brian Epperson have asked the judge to grant a motion for a trial continuance, postponing a trial that was set to begin on February 2nd. "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 • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky She credits this medication with saving her life. Kentucky makes it nearly impossible to get. A new bipartisan bill aims to eliminate regulations that make it harder to get treatment for opioid addiction than it is to get opioids. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky New plans for Mid City Mall revealed, as developer prepares to meet with neighbors A developer eying the Mid City Mall property on Bardstown Road in the Highlands has ties to major grocery chains like Publix, Whole Foods and Kroger. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky How one woman's questions may have reopened a 34-year-old cold case Holly Lovings was looking for more information about cold cases from her hometown when she discovered a particularly disturbing case was sitting in KSP archives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky Shelby County Schools announces policy changes following sexual misconduct allegations Parents are calling it "a step in the right direction." "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 By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
CREDIT: LMPD Facebook Covering Kentucky 'Open investigation': LMPD won't explain identity theft that led to the wrong man's arrest A LaRue County man's identity was stolen during a police encounter in Louisville, and the department won't explain how it happened or how they'll prevent it from happening again. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
CREDIT: Kentucky State Police Covering Kentucky 34 years later: woman arrested in connection with baby's death at Kentucky landfill More than three decades after an infant's body was discovered at a Richmond landfill, Kentucky State Police have made an arrest. "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 Shelby County basketball coach no longer leading team as sexual misconduct investigation continues Chris Gaither is no longer the basketball coach at Martha Layne Collins High School, according to district officials. "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 • 4 min read
CREDIT: Churchill Downs Racetrack Covering Kentucky Remembering Diane Crump; first woman to ride in Kentucky Derby She was a trailblazer on the track, remembered for a long list of 'firsts' in the thoroughbred racing industry. "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
Photo by Miles Manwaring / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Your paycheck just got bigger: what else changed in Kentucky on New Year's Day Several new laws took effect in Kentucky on January 1, 2026. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 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 compassion By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
