Shay Originals Introducing One More Question- Kentucky journalism that goes deeper If you've been a Shay Informed reader for any length of time, you already know the drill: I use this site to go deeper. To ask the questions others forget. To stay focused on a story that isn't done being told. That's the inspiration By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Shay Originals From trafficked to trailblazer: the woman fighting to open Louisville's first home for survivors Jennifer Beagle spent nearly eight years on the streets. Today, 24 years sober, she's one signature away from opening Louisville's first long-term residential home for survivors of human trafficking. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Shay Originals She was eight months old. Kentucky's child welfare system lost her. This is how. The system didn't fail Miya Rudd all at once. It failed her one decision at a time. "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 'Shay Original& By Shay McAlister • 18 min read
Some of the beautiful faces of DIPG in Kentucky Shay Originals Kentucky kids are dying from a rare and always fatal brain tumor; I'm trying to help find out why I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe some stories are too important to stay behind a paywall. That's why I'm making this piece free to read for everyone. By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Shay Originals "Nothing went our way": A KY mother's fight for justice after drunk driver killed her son Four and a half years after Joseph Siami killed Chase Lawson, a Jefferson County judge gave him six months in jail and probation. His family calls it a failure of justice from the very first night. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad- By Shay McAlister • 12 min read
Shay Originals "There is no cure": What happens after a DIPG diagnosis and the impossible decisions parents have to make A pediatric cancer expert explains the disease that's claiming children's lives in Eastern Kentucky. And one mother is rewriting the odds. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. I believe By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
Shay Originals Children are dying. Eastern Kentucky deserves answers. A rare and always-fatal brain cancer is hitting one corner of Kentucky at a rate that state health officials are calling "unusual," and families are demanding to know why. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Photo by Cristina Glebova / Unsplash Shay Originals Before you vote: meet the Kentucky Senate Candidates you haven't heard from I asked every candidate vying for Mitch McConnell's seat to spend 15 minutes with me on Zoom. I didn't want a campaign staffer to copy and paste an answer- I wanted to hear from the people themselves. This is who said yes. I'm Shay By Shay McAlister • 17 min read
Shay Originals 'We're still floating': Big Nita's owners reflect on life-changing Derby weekend When Churchill Downs came calling, Big Nita's said yes, and then Louisville showed up to support them. "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 • 6 min read
Paid Subscriber Content "I don't regret anything I've said": Misty Noel speaks out in first interview since prison "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 'Shay Original', which is available to paid subscribers only. You can become a member for $4.99/month and gain By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
National News Hitting Home He always wanted to fight for his country. At 26, he did. The Pennington family opens up about Ben- the soldier, the son, the man they're still learning about. "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 'Shay Original& By Shay McAlister • 17 min read
Photo by Annie Spratt / Unsplash Shay Originals Vanished: Kentucky's hidden crisis of missing children in state custody When the state promises to protect vulnerable kids but can't keep track of where they are, families are left searching- and the system offers few answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
