Rise to the Moment of Truth Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Tag: THC

GUMMYBEARS Alabama News
Parents call Scottsboro PD with reports of laced gummy bears

The Scottsboro Police Department received multiple calls after trick-or-treaters were hospitalized after eating Halloween candy from a city event on Friday.

State Sen. April Weaver Alabama News
State Sen. April Weaver pre-files bill to ban psychoactive THC hemp products

State Sen. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) pre-filed legislation for the 2026 legislative session recently that would ban psychoactive THC hemp products in Alabama.

Andy Whitt. Alabama News
Stephanie Holden Smith: Response to Rep. Andy Whitt's attack of the day

At no point has any API employee made any reference to Rep. Whitt or his integrity regarding his sponsorship of HB445. But API has been consistent for many years regarding the negative societal impacts of the legalization and recreational use of illegal drugs.

Medical marijuana, medical cannabis Alabama News
Col. John Eidsmoe: Not your grandfather's marijuana!

We’re not talking about your grandparents’ marijuana. Comparing today’s high-THC marijuana to the “weed” of the ‘60s is like comparing dynamite to a firecracker! 

Andy Whitt. Alabama News
‘This is bad stuff’: Public hearing held on regulation, restriction of Delta-8 THC and similar products

Opponents and proponents of legislation regulating psychoactive cannabinoids like Delta-8 THC gathered at the State House on Wednesday to voice their opinions on the proposed bill.

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Lawmakers to consider Delta-8 ban in Alabama

A bill making Delta-8 THC a banned substance in Alabama, like its close cannabinoid cousin – Delta 9, has been introduced in the Alabama...