The Daily Detail The Daily Detail for 1.2.26
Jan 2, 2026
Governor Ivey lowers flags for County Commissioner Ronny Shumate. A new Alabama law restricts hemp edibles to those over 21. Former ADVA Commissioner Kent Davis is cleared of financial misconduct. Emergency services expand in Butler County with nonprofit support. U.S. military strikes target drug smugglers in the Caribbean. SNAP restrictions for junk food begin in five states. NYC welcomes Mayor Zohran Mamdani who is sworn in on the Koran. A recent poll reveals more Americans prayed on New Year's Eve than drank.
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Local Leader's Long Service
- County Commissioner Ronny Shumate served as a Huntsville police officer, ARAB councilman, and Marshall County commissioner until his recent death at 69.
- Governor Kay Ivey ordered flags at half-staff Saturday to honor his community service.
New Hemp Rules Tighten Consumer Protections
- Alabama's 2026 hemp law restricts Delta-8/CBD edibles to licensed stores and buyers 21+ to curb youth access.
- It also caps THC at 10 mg per serving and 40 mg per package with fines and jail for violations.
Audit Clears Former ADVA Commissioner
- An audit found no misuse of ARPA funds by former ADVA commissioner Kent Davis after his 2024 firing.
- The audit covered ADVA finances from 2020–2024 and reported no significant noncompliance.