Stories from Tuesday, November 2, 2010

"Too many unanswered questions" has delayed the final reading and public hearing for the city's controversial $11 monthly trash fee that was set for next Tuesday. City recorder Betty Lamb told the city council during last night's study session that Shelbyville's new sanitation ordinance was "not ready to be adopted at all."...

It was standing room only at the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall Saturday night as dozens of country and bluegrass musicians took the stage -- and hundreds watched from the audience. The event was a day-long benefit concert and silent auction to help the legendary Charlie Louvin, member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in his battle against pancreatic cancer...

An alumni game featuring players of all ages from one of the most successful high school girls basketball programs in the country will take place Saturday afternoon at 4 at Shelbyville Central. It's the second year for the annual Eaglette Alumni game, with proceeds supporting the effort to bring a Boys and Girls Club to Shelbyville...

The bond against a Normandy man accused of abusing his 1-month old son -- who later died -- was more than doubled last week. Meanwhile, sheriff's department investigators are awaiting results from the state medical examiner before upgrading charges against him...

The Duck River Development Agency will be bringing experts to the table to help implement a water supply plan for the region that was approved last Thursday. DRA's board of directors voted to approve the recommendation of O'Brien & Gere Engineers, Inc. to adopt and implement a Comprehensive Regional Water Supply Plan for Bedford, Coffee, Marshall, Maury, and southern Williamson counties...

A suspect in several Shelbyville burglaries turned himself in at police headquarters over the weekend. James Edward Church, 22, who has been described as from Shelbyville by officers and who is listed with a Nashville address in the Bedford County Jail intake, was brought to the station, Detective Sgt. Brian Crews said...

Lots of treats and few, if any, tricks were handed out in Shelbyville and Bedford County over Halloween, law enforcement officials report. Shelbyville Police Chief Austin Swing said no reports of vandalism inside city limits were received. "We kept a few officers over from the day shift," Swing said. "Two or three officers worked a few extra hours."...

An explosive offense and stingy defense led the way as Liberty's Lady Patriots rolled to a 30-17 win over visiting Eagleville Middle on Monday night. Olivia Calvert pitched in a game-high 16 points, including a dozen in the first quarter, to lead the way while Jacey Holt added eight tallies along the way...

The Community Middle Viqueens jumped out to a 9-3 first quarter advantage and led from start to finish in a 27-21 victory over visiting Moore County Middle on Monday night. Meisha Brooks scored six in the first frame to quick start the Viqueen offense and Mercedes Huntley joined the party with four points in the second to enjoy a 13-9 advantage at intermission...

Cascade Middle's girls were victorious in their trip to Chapel Hill on Monday night, downing Forrest Middle 29-19. Maya Gaston's eight points were tops for the Lady Champions (3-3). Heather Hart netted five of her seven points in the first quarter. Juli Jones had six...