Limestone County Sheriff’s Office deputies helped find and identify the driver.
Posted: Jul 21, 2021 5:29 PM
Posted By: Josh Rayburn
A teenage male could face multiple charges after leading law enforcement on chases by both vehicle and foot.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said troopers attempted to stop a speeding 2018 Kia Optima on Interstate 565 near U.S. 231 about 9:14 p.m. Tuesday.
The driver of the Kia failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued, according to a news release.
Troopers said the pursuit continued onto Huntsville Browns Ferry Road near Tanner High School. That’s where they say driver exited the vehicle, resulting in a foot pursuit.
This 1962 Alabama school cookbook captures Black history, recipes
Updated Mar 02, 2021;
Trinity High School, which operated in Athens, Alabama from 1865 until 1970, was the only Limestone County school for Black students.
The county archives, which has begun digitizing its many historic photos and documents, celebrated Black History Month in February by sharing the recipes from a 1962 PTA cookbook.
More importantly, the archives shared the stories of those who passed along the recipes.
There is old time eggnog from Coach Thomas House, who supported the school’s football team in 1962 when they refused to play until the school system replaced their tattered uniforms.
Debbie McElyea Blakely passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 surrounded with her family and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 1 to 2 with memorial service following at Tanner High School Gymnasium.
Debbie was proceeded in death by her father Carl McElyea of Athens.
Debbie graduated from Clements High School, Calhoun Community College and Athens State College where she received her degree in Physical Education/Special Education.
Coach Blakely began her career at Tanner High School where she led two teams to State Championships and was named “Coach of the Year” each time. She continued her coaching at West Limestone and Ardmore where she won various titles. Debbie was inducted into the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame. She was Director of JTPA for local youth summer jobs. After retiring from the Limestone County School System she began working as a Unit Director for the Athens Boys & Girls Club.
Funeral announced for Debbie Blakely, wife of Limestone County sheriff
Updated Dec 14, 2020;
Funeral arrangements were announced today for Debbie McElyea Blakely, a teacher, coach and the wife of Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the Tanner High School gym. A celebration of life service will begin at 2 p.m. The services were announced this evening by the sheriff’s office. Attendance will be limited to 20 percent capacity because of Alabama Department of Public Health guidance to slow the spread of Covid-19, according to the sheriff’s office.
Debbie Blakely, a member of the Limestone County Sports Hall of Fame, died Sunday. She was 70.
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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.