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Former American Idol contestant C.J. Harris dies at Walker County hospital
Former American Idol contestant Curtis “C.J.” Harris died Sunday at a Walker County hospital. Walker County Coroner Joey Vick said Harris, 31, was taken to Walker Baptist Medical Center in medical distress. CPR was performed on the former singer, but he was pronounced dead a short time later.
C.J. Harris Dies: ‘American Idol’ Contestant Was 31
C.J. Harris, a Top 6 contestant on American Idol in 2014, died Sunday of a reported heart attack in his hometown of Jasper, Alabama. He was 31. His death was confirmed by first reported on the Jasper radio station WJLX.FM. Family sources tell TMZ he died of a heart attack, and local news reports say he died at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper. His death has been confirmed by the Walker County Coroner’s Office. American Idol, on its Instagram Story, wrote today, “C.J. Harris was an incredible talent, and the news of his passing deeply saddens us. He will be...
City of Jasper is encouraging you to shop local this holiday season
JASPER, Ala. (WIAT) — Christmas is just under two weeks away and that means shoppers are out trying the find the perfect gift for loved ones. And in an age of online shopping one city is working to bring back the magic of shopping local. There’s something special about a small town shopping experience. Over […]
Cordova mayor enforces leash ordinance as stray dogs become a safety concern for residents
CORDOVA, Ala. (WIAT) – The mayor of Cordova is reminding neighbors about leash laws after several reports of roaming dogs attacking pets. Stray dogs and off-leash dogs have been a problem in the city for years but after several complaints, the mayor said he’s now strictly enforcing the city’s ordinance. CaSara Gillespie said her 13-year-old dog […]
Walker County Humane and Adoption Center halts intake of animals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Due to overwhelming demand, the Walker County Humane and Adoption Center is no longer accepting new animals until after Christmas. The center’s director, Kay Farley, says their numbers are getting out of hand. She says they are hosting well over 100 cats and dogs this month. Getting through the holiday season, […]
Cordova woman’s artistic passions rekindled through greeting cards after accident
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Cordova woman has been able to rekindle her passion in a new way – leaving her mark at this year’s Christmas Village. Janey Carter got in a car accident in 2017 that almost took her life. It left her paralyzed below the neck, stealing her dreams to play volleyball but […]
Moonshine reality TV star facing charges for active still
FLOMATON, Ala. — An Alabama man known to reality TV viewers as a moonshine manufacturer was arrested Monday night on alcohol-related charges. Johnny Wayne Griffis, 48, is charged with distillation, or manufacture of prohibited liquors and beverages. He also faces a class C misdemeanor of sale, offer for sale, possession or barter of prohibited liquors and beverages, WEAR-TV reported.
Moonshine reality TV star facing charges for active still
FLOMATON, Ala. — An Alabama man known to reality TV viewers as a moonshine manufacturer was arrested Monday night on alcohol-related charges. Johnny Wayne Griffis, 48, is charged with distillation, or manufacture of prohibited liquors and beverages. He also faces a class C misdemeanor of sale, offer for sale, possession or barter of prohibited liquors and beverages, WEAR-TV reported.
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