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
Bardstown Cases PICTURES: a look inside Crystal Rogers' abandoned car When Crystal Rogers' family found her car abandoned on the side of the Bluegrass Parkway they immediately called police and pictures were taken. Those pictures were shared for first time eight years later, at trial. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free By Shay McAlister • 4 min read
Bardstown Cases Evidence unsealed in Crystal Rogers case "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. Much of the evidence shared during the three weeks of trial By Shay McAlister • 4 min read