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He chose family over Hollywood. Then Hollywood came to Louisville.
How Kentucky's film tax incentive brought a major motion picture- and local dreams- to life. "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
Kentucky lawmakers push to criminalize child grooming before abuse occurs
The legislation would fill a gap in the current law, targeting predatory behavior that leads to sexual abuse. "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
Federal trial delayed for so called 'Kentucky Serial Killer'
Attorneys for Brian Epperson requested that the judge grant a motion for a trial continuance, postponing a trial scheduled to begin on February 2nd. "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
Feds pick Indiana as one of two new National Drone Test Sites
The move is being celebrated by Indiana's Congressional delegation, which pushed for designation, citing state's manufacturing base and military testing infrastructure "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
She credits this medication with saving her life. Kentucky makes it nearly impossible to get.
A new bipartisan bill aims to eliminate regulations that make it harder to get treatment for opioid addiction than it is to get opioids. "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
New plans for Mid City Mall revealed, as developer prepares to meet with neighbors
A developer eying the Mid City Mall property on Bardstown Road in the Highlands has ties to major grocery chains like Publix, Whole Foods and Kroger. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Hours after story published, Metro Louisville EMS zeros out fraudulent bills for identity theft victim
Within hours of our investigation, Metro Louisville EMS zeroed out David Hathaway's balance. But his criminal record still needs expunging, and the man who stole his identity remains at large. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
How one woman's questions may have reopened a 34-year-old cold case
Holly Lovings was looking for more information about cold cases from her hometown when she discovered a particularly disturbing case was sitting in KSP archives. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are youBardstown Cases
The latest developments in the Crystal Rogers, Tommy Ballard, and Jason Ellis cases including comprehensive case updates, and breaking news as law enforcement continues working toward answers for these families and the Bardstown community.
Crystal Rogers appeals begin- and the expected delays are already taking form
Both Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson have requested extensions to file the official appeal briefs. "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
Brooks Houck booked into Oldham County prison processing center
Houck had been in an Eastern Kentucky jail before being transferred to the Roederer Assessment Center this week. "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
FBI Agent breaks silence: takes us inside the Crystal Rogers investigation
Exclusive sit-down reveals FBI took over case years earlier than publicly known, breakthrough technologies cracked it open, and made the connection between Bardstown's biggest cases clearer than ever before. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Nine years, no arrests: the unanswered questions in Tommy Ballard's murder
Tommy Ballard's family hopes forensic advances will bring justice. They know they need something to crack the case. "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&National News Hitting Home
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Feds pick Indiana as one of two new National Drone Test Sites
The move is being celebrated by Indiana's Congressional delegation, which pushed for designation, citing state's manufacturing base and military testing infrastructure "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
What parents need to know about the CDC's new childhood vaccine schedule
This week the US Department of Health and Human Services announced the CDC has adopted a revised childhood vaccine schedule. The announcement was met with criticism from major medical voices, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, which opposes the changes, calling them “dangerous and unnecessary.” "I'm Shay
Kentucky politicians divided on U.S. military action in Venezuela
Kentucky politicians are sharply divided on the U.S. military strike on Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd. "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
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie calls Trump's Rob Reiner comments "inappropriate and disrespectful"
The Kentucky Congressman- who represents Kentucky's 4th Congressional District- responded on X Monday afternoon. "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 newsletterShay Originals
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He chose family over Hollywood. Then Hollywood came to Louisville.
How Kentucky's film tax incentive brought a major motion picture- and local dreams- to life. "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
Hours after story published, Metro Louisville EMS zeros out fraudulent bills for identity theft victim
Within hours of our investigation, Metro Louisville EMS zeroed out David Hathaway's balance. But his criminal record still needs expunging, and the man who stole his identity remains at large. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
Looking back: the stories that defined my first months with Shay Informed
When I launched Shay Informed four months ago, I knew I wanted to do journalism differently. What I didn't know was how much I would change in the process. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism
Real Talk for Real Women- new episode out now!
This week, we tackle non-traditional families and bring on a special guest who shares her perspective on what it means to build a family on your own terms. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion andCovering Kentucky
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He chose family over Hollywood. Then Hollywood came to Louisville.
How Kentucky's film tax incentive brought a major motion picture- and local dreams- to life. "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
Kentucky lawmakers push to criminalize child grooming before abuse occurs
The legislation would fill a gap in the current law, targeting predatory behavior that leads to sexual abuse. "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
Federal trial delayed for so called 'Kentucky Serial Killer'
Attorneys for Brian Epperson requested that the judge grant a motion for a trial continuance, postponing a trial scheduled to begin on February 2nd. "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
She credits this medication with saving her life. Kentucky makes it nearly impossible to get.
A new bipartisan bill aims to eliminate regulations that make it harder to get treatment for opioid addiction than it is to get opioids. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you newLatest Articles
He chose family over Hollywood. Then Hollywood came to Louisville.
How Kentucky's film tax incentive brought a major motion picture- and local dreams- to life. "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
Kentucky lawmakers push to criminalize child grooming before abuse occurs
The legislation would fill a gap in the current law, targeting predatory behavior that leads to sexual abuse. "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
Federal trial delayed for so called 'Kentucky Serial Killer'
Attorneys for Brian Epperson requested that the judge grant a motion for a trial continuance, postponing a trial scheduled to begin on February 2nd. "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
Feds pick Indiana as one of two new National Drone Test Sites
The move is being celebrated by Indiana's Congressional delegation, which pushed for designation, citing state's manufacturing base and military testing infrastructure "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you
She credits this medication with saving her life. Kentucky makes it nearly impossible to get.
A new bipartisan bill aims to eliminate regulations that make it harder to get treatment for opioid addiction than it is to get opioids. "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
New plans for Mid City Mall revealed, as developer prepares to meet with neighbors
A developer eying the Mid City Mall property on Bardstown Road in the Highlands has ties to major grocery chains like Publix, Whole Foods and Kroger. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are
Hours after story published, Metro Louisville EMS zeros out fraudulent bills for identity theft victim
Within hours of our investigation, Metro Louisville EMS zeroed out David Hathaway's balance. But his criminal record still needs expunging, and the man who stole his identity remains at large. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest
