Shay Originals 'This is not a reflection of who we are'; Network for Hope CEO breaks his silence What the public was told at a podium in Lexington and what the government wrote in its own decertification letter turn out to be two different stories. I spent the last month trying to fill the gap. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad- By Shay McAlister • 16 min read
Shay Originals Kentucky declares September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, as Eastern KY cancer crisis looms A proclamation ceremony in Louisville put a spotlight on childhood cancer support- and on the unanswered questions still hanging over Eastern 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? By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Shay Originals For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: The children of Eastern Kentucky As Childhood Cancer Awareness Month begins, a look at Eastern Kentucky's DIPG crisis- the families, the year-long delay, and the woman who saw it coming first. I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Shay Originals Follow the fix: supporting crime victims in Kentuckiana Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. This week: supporting victims of 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 By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Shay Originals A year ago, I bet on me and started Shay Informed. Here's what happened. The wins, the lessons, and what comes next. "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 weekly newsletter or subscribe to support our mission and By Shay McAlister • 14 min read
Shay Originals Postpartum psychosis is rare. Postpartum moms falling through the cracks isn't. A conversation about postpartum mental illness, prompted by- but not about- Lindsay Clancy. 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' By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Shay Originals Follow the fix: a new series highlighting the change-makers Journalism doesn't only have to highlight the problems. Sometimes, it feels good to highlight the solutions. First up: homelessness and housing. "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 • 7 min read
Bardstown Cases Nick Houck's trial Is leaving Bardstown- now comes the hard part A judge approved a change of venue Thursday, gave attorneys three weeks to agree on a location, and made clear he's not waiting around. "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 • 8 min read
Shay Originals What Kentucky is getting right: Inside the state's fight against childhood cancer 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 • 11 min read
The faces of DIPG; Kentucky children diagnosed with DIPG Shay Originals What Kentucky knew, and when: Inside the state's response to an unusual pattern of pediatric cancer Internal records and an exclusive interview with the Whitley County Public Health Director reveal the full timeline- and what's being done about it right now. 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 • 13 min read
Shay Originals Records show Henry County EMS knew its defibrillators were failing. A man died. Now the state's highest court is deciding if anyone has to answer for it. Luke Hinkel died when a Henry County defibrillator failed. Seven years of litigation later, the Kentucky Supreme Court may decide no one has to answer for it. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 13 min read
Shay Originals Why can't Louisville solve homelessness? Ten years of answers- and starting over. The Arthur Street Hotel closes its doors this month. The people who ran it have spent years watching Louisville build solutions, defund them, and start over. This is their story- and the city's. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 18 min read
