Credit: McCracken County Jail Covering Kentucky 'We knew this would happen': family of Kentucky double murder suspect speaks out When Joshua Cottrell's family saw his face on the news last week, charged with the double murder of his girlfriend and her 13-year-old daughter, their first thought wasn't shock- it was confirmation of their worst fears. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Photo by Delhieye centre / Unsplash Covering Kentucky Humana billing dispute blocks access to vision surgery for Kentucky seniors across the state The impact has been swift and severe, according to the Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, with dozens of ophthalmology practices impacted across the state. "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 • 5 min read
Credit: Kristin Worthen Covering Kentucky Norton-Cigna contract dispute leaves families of medically complex children in limbo A Louisville mother of a heart transplant recipient fears losing access to the only pediatric hospital in the area, as the battle over rates continues. "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 Fighting for her life shouldn't mean fighting insurance companies Kinsey's story exposes how broken our healthcare system has become- and how in this case, Louisville's love made all the difference. "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 • 9 min read
Shay Originals "I failed my child': A mother's mission to help other parents recognize the signs By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Credit: Ventura County District Attorney; Sean Patrick McNulty seen in two California booking photos from 1978 and 1979 National News Hitting Home After 30 years, Indiana rape case becomes key to solving multi-state investigation Sometimes justice moves slowly, but it never stops moving. That's the story of Sean Patrick McNulty, a serial rapist who terrorized women across multiple states in the 1980s and 1990s and whose crimes have finally been solved thanks to modern DNA technology and some determined detective work. " By Shay McAlister • 5 min read
Credit: Clark County Detention Center Shay Originals Kentucky serial killer? The Brian Epperson case Law enforcement agencies across the state are investigating three suspicious deaths that all appear to be connected to one man, and detectives believe there could be more victims. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Nicolee Burks and her fiance Roberto Davila, owners of Big Nita Cheesecakes Shay Originals Sweat, sacrifice & sweet success; the story behind Louisville's top dessert shop Big Nita's Cheesecakes sells out every day they're open. The business has gone "viral" more than once, bringing in customers from across the country. But this business was born out of desperation and the owners never forget that. "I'm Shay McAlister, By Shay McAlister • 11 min read
Heather Teague was 23 years old when she disappeared Shay Originals 30 years later: KY mother fights for truth in daughter's disappearance case Tuesday marks 30 years since Sarah Teague got a phone call that would change her life forever. Three decades later, she says she feels no closer to getting answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
