National News Hitting Home Kentucky’s 6th District: The race that could set the tone for election night With Andy Barr leaving the seat and polls closing early, the Alvarado-Dembo race could be one of the first signals of a national wave. 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 • 2 min read
Photo by Element5 Digital / Unsplash National News Hitting Home DOJ election monitors headed to Louisville, Clerk’s Office says they must stay outside the polls The Clerk’s Office says Kentucky state law doesn’t allow federal monitors inside polling locations, but it has offered DOJ five other ways to raise concerns during voting. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Trump calls Booker a “communist lunatic” at Kentucky rally; Booker says he’s “flattered” At a Northern Kentucky rally, the president boosted Barr and Gallrein, attacked Booker and Massie, and promised $5,000 checks if Republicans win Congress. 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
Photo by Aaron Doucett / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Kentucky Governor says 80,000+ Kentuckians have lost SNAP, calls on federal leaders to act The governor’s office says the total includes 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors, and is blaming changes in the federal “Big Ugly Bill”. 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
National News Hitting Home Delphi murder case goes before Indiana Court of Appeals Richard Allen's attorneys argue that solitary confinement made his confessions unconstitutional. The state says a timeline and Allen's own words prove his guilt. "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
National News Hitting Home FBI Louisville reports historic decrease in violent crime National violent crime fell 9.7% from 2024 to 2025- the largest single-year drop since the FBI began tracking data in 1936- with Kentucky seeing a 6.1% decrease. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Credit: Jefferson County Clerk's Office National News Hitting Home Yes, you can still vote by mail in Louisville- here's what to know The Jefferson County Clerk's Office confirms mail-in ballots are a go for the November 3 election. "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
Photo by Caleb Fisher / Unsplash National News Hitting Home From war powers to wheelchairs: Kentucky lawmakers dominate DC headlines Rep. Thomas Massie broke ranks to read impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, while Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor for the first time since his June fall. "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
National News Hitting Home Could flock cameras have solved these murders? Nelson County's sheriff believes so Sheriff Ramon Pineiroa says the technology now under fire in Congress might have cracked the Jason Ellis and Kathy and Samantha Netherland cases years ago. "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
National News Hitting Home Man with Louisville and Lexington ties added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted list Gregory Henderson, Jr. is now the 542nd person ever added to the list, which the FBI created back in 1950 to help track down its most dangerous and elusive fugitives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
National News Hitting Home Kentucky's organ donation network faces federal decertification over safety failures Agency cites years of unresolved safety failures; Network for Hope says it will appeal and warns thousands of transplant patients could be affected. "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
National News Hitting Home Beshear demands answers as McConnell's silence stretches to six weeks With no direct word from McConnell in 43 days, Governor Andy Beshear tells senator to prove his capacity or step down. "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 By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
