Covering Kentucky 'I didn't realize I was a victim': Woman discovers she was kidnapped from Louisville, 42 years later Debra Newton appeared in court Monday on a custodial interference case from the 1980s. She pleaded not guilty. But the most interesting storyline was unfolding behind her- where her now 45-year-old daughter sat stunned. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Covering Kentucky New deer hunting rules hit nine Kentucky counties after disease detection If you hunt deer in south-central Kentucky, there are some new rules you need to know 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? Sign up for the free newsletter By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky So called"Kentucky serial killer" case set to go to trial Brian Epperson- the man some are calling "the Kentucky serial killer" - has been ordered to appear for trial on his federal charges in February of next year. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Kentucky faces worst whooping cough outbreak in over a decade Kentucky is seeing its worst outbreak of whooping cough in more than a decade, with health officials reporting three infant deaths so far this year- a tragic reminder of how dangerous this disease can be for the youngest among us. The state has logged 566 pertussis cases across 93 counties By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Covering Kentucky First wrongful death lawsuits filed in Louisville UPS cargo jet crash Two of the families who lost loved ones in last month's devastating UPS cargo jet crash are taking their first steps toward getting answers. "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 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
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
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
