Photo by Markus Spiske / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Shelby County basketball coach sues parents for defamation, now unexpectedly off the job The lawsuit was filed against four parents, including Radio Personalities Amy Nic and Kelly K, earlier this year. "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 NTSB: Fatigue cracks found in UPS Plane that crashed in Louisville Federal investigators have released preliminary findings on what caused a UPS cargo plane to crash moments after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, killing 14 people. "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 • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky The KY justice system failed the Tipton family twice, now they're hoping there isn't a strike three Nine years after Logan's death, the Tipton family is being "re-victimized" by a system that won't even return their calls. "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 • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Two weeks later; an update on the UPS plane crash "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. It was two weeks ago today that 14 people were killed, By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Cynthia Hyre Jones Covering Kentucky Louisville Airport honors UPS pilot in emotional ceremony on the tarmac A solemn ceremony unfolded on the tarmac at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport earlier this month, as the aviation community said goodbye to one of their own. "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 Rachel Reinhardt / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Big tech meets small town Kentucky; data centers want land while communities want answers From outright rejections to development moratoriums, rural communities are saying 'not so fast' to big tech's expansion plans. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. This story is a ' By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky Judge rules to delay Amber Spradlin murder trial, allow more time for testing The December trial for Michael "M.K." McKinney III, accused of killing Amber Spradlin in 2023, won't be happening as scheduled. "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 • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Monday update: Clean up, search continues at site of UPS plane crash Mayor Craig Greenberg and other city leaders provided an update on the plane crash investigation on Monday afternoon. "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
Covering Kentucky Case update on Jayden Spicer; KY boy found buried in a shallow grave The 10-year-old from Breathitt County, KY, was discovered in a shallow grave not far from his home in August. "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
Covering Kentucky 14 people dead after Louisville plane crash; what we know about the victims UPS has identified the three-person crew that was killed in the crash. The Jefferson County Coroner is still working to identify the 10 victims killed on the ground. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Covering Kentucky Amber Spradlin murder trial in limbo as court weighs forensic testing delay According to the prosecutor on the case, the DNA testing won't be complete by the December trial date. But defense attorneys are pushing to take the case to court on time. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Covering Kentucky UPDATES: UPS plane crashes at Louisville International Airport, multiple people dead The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday evening, while a UPS plane was taking off from the airport. "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 • 12 min read
