Stories from Thursday, December 31, 2015

Brenda Hayes Hummel, 76, of Nashville, a native of Shelbyville, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015. At her request, she was cremated. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and continue after the funeral at the church.

What do you resolve to do in 2016? Do you even make a resolution? Have you made any big plans? Those questions were asked of people online and at various locations around town this week. In a way yes ... in a way no. The end of the year is always a great time for me to evaluate myself and the year. I typically set some goals for the next year and work on a plan to achieve them...

State Rep. Pat Marsh and State Sen. Jim Tracy anticipate that education and roads, as is often the case, will be among the big items in the upcoming legislative session. Marsh said the House will go into session at noon on January 12. Legislators will receive their annual ethics training. Marsh said he anticipates this spring's session will be a short one, because legislators will be anxious to return to their districts to campaign...

The woman burned in a meth lab explosion early Tuesday has been arrested following her release from a hospital. Amy Williams was found at a Shelbyville apartment complex Wednesday afternoon by agents of the 17th Judicial District Drug Task Force. Williams, of Shelbyville, was charged with initiation of a process to manufacture meth and reckless endangerment, DTF Assistant Director Tim Miller said...

A possible tax on motor vehicles -- and a major inconvenience for motor vehicles -- are the next two entries in the Times-Gazette's countdown of the year's top stories. (59 points) Bedford County Commissioners, continuing to struggle with how to pay for a new state-mandated jail and a new building for overcrowded Cascade High School, placed a wheel tax referendum on the March 2016 election ballot...

FAYETTEVILLE -- Kevin Thomas' Golden Eaglettes just had too much firepower for East Ridge on Wednesday in the Lincoln County Christmas Classic. The Eaglettes (9-5) rolled to their second-straight win of more than 30 points, defeating East Ridge 68-26...

SUMMERTOWN -- The Community Viqueens survived a scare against host Summertown in the Summertown Classic on Wednesday. The Purple and Gold were challenged until the final minutes of regulation where Community was able to pull away for the 70-60 win. The Viqueens used an 11-0 run to pull away in the clutch to claim their 12th win of the year...

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is scheduled Saturday, Jan. 9, and organizers are urging the public to show support. Organizers suggest several ways citizens can honor officers: l Fly blue ribbons on vehicle radio antennas or mailboxes l Shine blue outdoor lights from homes...

A shoplifting suspect injured a Walmart security officer as he and another man fled while attempting to take almost $200 worth of merchandise late Tuesday afternoon, Shelbyville police said. Nether has been found. The suspect pushed the store's asset protection officer down, leaving her with a knee injury, as he and his companion fled into nearby woods without the stolen items...

The Unionville FCE Club met Tuesday, Nov. 17 with a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Members also mentioned things for which they were thankful. Nell Holden presided as president with workday included. Some members brought their items to work on for one of the goals...