Credit: Kentucky Department of Corrections Covering Kentucky Joseph Lawson starts prison sentence at eastern Kentucky penitentiary Joseph Lawson has been transferred to the Little Sandy Correctional Complex, where he will serve his 25-year prison sentence. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by Kimberly Farmer / Unsplash Covering Kentucky JCPS budget crisis: what the district is protecting, and what's on the chopping block JCPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood put it simply: "This is not a situation we should be in". "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
Covering Kentucky "He was doing what he loved": Kentucky mom mourns son lost in fishing tragedy Sara Hughes reached out to me to share more about her son Peyton and the incredible legacy he leaves behind. "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 By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Jessica Dishon Covering Kentucky A garden to remember Jessica, a place to save others What started as an idea on a drive home from work has become a mission: a memorial garden that remembers Jessica Dishon while quietly offering a lifeline to others facing abuse. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: McCracken County Jail Covering Kentucky 'We knew this would happen': family of Kentucky double murder suspect speaks out When Joshua Cottrell's family saw his face on the news last week, charged with the double murder of his girlfriend and her 13-year-old daughter, their first thought wasn't shock- it was confirmation of their worst fears. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Delhieye centre / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Humana billing dispute blocks access to vision surgery for Kentucky seniors across the state The impact has been swift and severe, according to the Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, with dozens of ophthalmology practices impacted across the state. "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 • 5 min read
Credit: Kristin Worthen Covering Kentucky Norton-Cigna contract dispute leaves families of medically complex children in limbo A Louisville mother of a heart transplant recipient fears losing access to the only pediatric hospital in the area, as the battle over rates continues. "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 • 6 min read
Credit: Malone Funeral Home, McCracken County Jail Covering Kentucky KY man arrested charged with the double murder of his girlfriend, her daughter Kentucky State Police arrested Joshua Cottrell hours after finding his girlfriend and her daughter dead in their home. "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 • 3 min read
Credit: LMPD Facebook Covering Kentucky Kentucky Supreme Court just threw a wrench into Louisville's police reform efforts If you've been following police reform in Kentucky since Breonna Taylor's death, you probably thought the debate over no-knock warrants was settled. Think again. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Kentucky Veterans Parade Celebration Covering Kentucky Do you have a veteran hero in your life? KY Veterans Parade wants to hear about them The 15th annual Kentucky Veterans Parade and Celebration is looking for "Heroes Among Us" to honor at the big 15th anniversary celebration. "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 • 4 min read
Dr. Brian Yearwood greets students on the first day of school; Credit: JCPS Covering Kentucky What JCPS parents need to know about the district's financial crisis If you're a Jefferson County Public Schools parent, you probably heard some alarming headlines after Monday night's school board meeting. Here's what's really happening with your child's school district and what it might mean for your family. "I' By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Covering Kentucky Norton employees fired after inappropriate posts about Charlie Kirk By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
