Credit: Andy Beshear Facebook National News Hitting Home Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear goes national with new podcast deal SiriusXM announced Thursday that the company has signed a deal with Kentucky's governor to give his podcast a national stage. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Mufid Majnun / Unsplash National News Hitting Home New FDA restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine change access for Kentuckians Kentucky is one of 19 states where pharmacists will no longer be permitted to administer the vaccine unless the person is considered high risk. "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
10-year-old Harper Moyski and 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel; Credit: Merkel family and Moyski family National News Hitting Home 'Give your kids an extra hug'; family open up about the children killed in MN school shooting Family has identified 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski as the victims in the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting. "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: Kentucky Lottery Covering Kentucky Another night, another no-winner; Powerball jackpot explodes to $950 million! We're officially approaching the billion-dollar club, folks. "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 happened By Shay McAlister • 3 min read
Credit: Churchill Downs PR National News Hitting Home Legendary jockey Ron Turcotte, who rode Secretariat, dies at 84 His family has announced that the Hall of Fame jockey who clinched the Triple Crown on the back of Secretariat died at his home last week. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Katherine Conrad / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Canada drops some retaliatory tariffs- why this is good news for Kentucky Canadian leaders announced Friday the country was dropping most of its counter-tariffs on U.S. goods, including Kentucky bourbon. "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 • 2 min read
Photo by Solen Feyissa / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Another state is suing TikTok; where does Kentucky's lawsuit stand? Minnesota has joined a number of states, including Kentucky, to sue the social media company for preying on young people with addictive algorithms that trap them into becoming compulsive consumers of its short videos. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by CDC / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Measles outbreak declared "over" in Texas, while the number of cases in Kentucky continues to grow Measles is one of the most contagious viruses known to humans, according to health experts. In Kentucky, most of the cases are people under 18 years old. "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
Photo by Raphael Renter | @raphi_rawr / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Former Kentucky clerk asks Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage ruling Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the high court will consider taking up a case that asks them to overturn that ruling. "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
Credit: Grayson County Detention Center National News Hitting Home Wanted Louisiana fugitive arrested in Kentucky on child sex crime charges A multi-agency operation on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Louisiana fugitive wanted on multiple serious charges involving crimes against children, according to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Photo by Ian Hutchinson / Unsplash National News Hitting Home Insults and accusations hurled around at the 2025 Fancy Farm picnic "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. The three men running to replace longtime U.S. Senator Mitch By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Cadet Neil Edara, provided by Army ROTC National News Hitting Home Ft. Knox cadet training death under investigation "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. A young Army Cadet who was attending Cadet Summer Training at By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
