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LEGITIMACY QUESTIONED OF NEW ROCKABILLY BAMALAMA FESTIVAL IN ROBERTSDALE
The Rockabilly BamaLama Music Festival, put on by CGE Productions and scheduled at the Robertsdale Coliseum in July, was abruptly canceled after the first day, leaving attendees, vendors and musicians seeking answers and refunds.
Issues included breached contracts with musicians, discrepancies in advertised arrangements for vendors and a lack of promised health department representation. CGE Productions promoted that all funds from the festival were benefiting the nonprofit Living Autism US, aiming to fund a residential community for those on the autism spectrum. However, discrepancies arose as the festival's connection to the nonprofit was questioned.
BAYSIDE ACADEMY'S TAIT MOORE GUIDES ADMIRALS TO VICTORY WITH A 35-14 WIN OVER ORANGE BEACH
Bayside Academy's football game saw their leading receiver, Moore, making significant contributions with two out of three touchdown passes thrown by sophomore quarterback Sammy Dunn. This marked Moore's second game of the season with multiple touchdown receptions. Additionally, the team's defense showcased its strength with senior Thomas Cunningham's fumble recovery, resulting in a touchdown. Senior Wills Norton's fumble recovery also played a crucial role, leading to a touchdown pass to junior Miles Uter. Senior Teague Broadhead's touchdown rush further solidified Bayside Academy's victory, helping them bounce back from two previous losses in region play.
2 FAMOUS FAIRHOPE FRENCH QUARTER CATS FIND COMMUNITY OF CARE WITH SHOP OWNERS, RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES
In an effort to provide food, water and care to stray cats in the area, a tale of feline friendship has unfolded in the Fairhope French Quarter. Two stray cats, known by locals as Fancy and Marble, became the center of attention when they first made their way to the area over 10 years ago. Rather than turning them away, establishments like The Happy Olive on Del La Mare Avenue were determined to assist Marble the tailless cat.