Jun. 5—The Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama is set to begin its summer programs Monday. Candace Byrd-Vinson, director of the Athens Boys and Girls Club since August 2019, is excited, especially since they weren't able to offer their typical summer program last year due to COVID-19. "This summer, we will be at full capacity," Byrd-Vinson said. "We're going to have our camp, which will allow .
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Debbie Blakely, the wife of Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely, is remembered for her contagious smile and the impact she made on the community. Blakely died Sunday.
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The late Debbie Blakely married her college sweetheart Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely. They have one son, Andy. Andy and his wife, Dawn, have two sons, Luke Johnson and Ben Blakely.
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Debbie McElyea Blakely was a lot of things to a lot of people â wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, coach, mentor, friend, past director of Athens Boys & Girls Club, Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame inductee, a huge part of the rodeo and much more to many people across the county and beyond.