National News Hitting Home Kentuckiana kids are hungry; the reality of the stall in SNAP benefits A local food program serving children added 750 families in four days. This is what hunger really looks like in our community. "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 • 4 min read
National News Hitting Home Governor Andy Beshear directs National Guard to help staff food banks Beshear says this will allow donations to go to feeding families, instead of hiring additional staff during the unprecedented demand at local food banks. "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
Credit: Scott County, IN, Sheriff's Office National News Hitting Home DNA breakthrough solves a 30-year-old Indiana cold case The Indiana State Police Cold Case Unit and a forensic lab worked together to identify the suspect nearly 30 years after the crime. "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 • 2 min read
National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky Florida officials announce Ronald Exantus is being extradited back to Kentucky. "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 By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Maria Lin Kim / Unsplash National News Hitting Home USDA announces 'the well has run dry', SNAP benefits won't go out in November More than 600,000 Kentuckians rely on food stamps, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. "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 Alexey Demidov / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Federal shutdown hits Kentucky tables; leaders scramble to feed seniors, families Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that his administration has re-allocated money to keep senior meal programs running. "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
Credit: UPS Worldport National News Hitting Home UPS is destroying packages coming into the Louisville facility- here's why Imagine checking your tracking number and seeing this: "Your package is being disposed of." That's exactly what happened to Sloan Dickey, and he's far from alone. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home U.S. measles cases continue to climb, here's what the situation looks like in KY According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. has confirmed more than 1,500 cases so far this year, the highest annual number in more than 30 years. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Credit: Marion County Sheriff's Office Facebook National News Hitting Home "We do not want him here"; Florida officials talk about Ronald Exantus arrest Florida officials say they're 'not taking any chances', they want to send Ronald Exantus back to Kentucky. "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 • 3 min read
Credit: Marion County Jail National News Hitting Home Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida after being released from KY prison Police in Florida arrested Ronald Exantus on Thursday, after learning he had left Kentucky and relocated to Marion County, FL. "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 • 2 min read
Credit: WKYT National News Hitting Home "Unacceptable";White House condemns early prison release for man accused of killing KY child Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Saturday the White House is "looking into" the release of Ronald Exantus. "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 • 1 min read
Photo by Karl Callwood / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Who pays the price when the government shuts down? Two local women share their stories The federal government shutdown has left Hoosiers like Census Bureau worker Shea Norton without a paycheck and Kentuckians like disabled patient Tammy Chittenden without access to life-saving telehealth services through Medicare. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
