Over 1,000 pounds of marijuana seized in drug bust near Meridian
Officers with the Mississippi Commercial Transportation Enforcement Division made a major marijuana bust on I-20 near Meridian. Officers seized 1,050 pounds of marijuana last week…
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Man arrested after officers find drugs in car, in his underwear
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police are sharing that officers pulled over a suspect with four outstanding warrants. Justin Stokes was pulled over August 25th around 4 PM after failing to stop at a stop sign. Probable cause allowed officers to…
Traffic stop in Picayune leads to discovery of 50 pounds of marijuana
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)-A traffic stop in Picayune caused officers to discover 50 pounds of marijuana. Officers conducted a traffic stop on I-59 Tuesday - the driver Aaron Steele fleeing. Steele lost control of his car and wrecked into a wooden…
Two men to spend life in prison for a 2022 shooting death in drug deal gone bad
A Harrison County jury on Thursday sentenced two men to prison for the 2022 murder of one man and armed robbery of another in a drug deal gone bad. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 28-year-old Erick Hunt of Jackson…
State legislature approves cannabis program at Ole Miss
Ole Miss receives funds for the school's new cannabis program. Governor Tate Reeves recently signed a bill that establishes the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at Ole Miss. State Senator Kevin Blackwell spearheaded that legislation. Under this program, researchers will…
Gulfport man arrested in Madison also wanted for crimes in Hattiesburg
A Gulfport man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Hattiesburg led Madison Police on a chase through the city before being taken into custody. 18-year-old Montoya Motley was charged in Madison with felony fleeing, two counts of receiving stolen property,…
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. A proposed rule sent Thursday to the federal register recognizes medical…
US drug control agency will move to reclassify marijuana in a historic shift, AP sources say
By ZEKE MILLER, JOSHUA GOODMAN, JIM MUSTIAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide…
In federal lawsuit, owner of medical marijuana dispensary says Mississippi censors business owners
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. After Mississippi legalized medical marijuana for people with debilitating…
Biloxi man sentenced to life in capital murder case
A Gulfport man charged with capital murder in the death of a 16-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 20-year-old Jaquez Devonte Porter of Biloxi was convicted of capital murder Thursday…
Two arrested in raids on CBD stores in Hancock County
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is searching two stores that sell CBD products -- one in Bay St. Louis and one in Waveland. Sheriff Ricky Adam confirmed that his narcotics squad were executing search warrants at LA Harvest stores. Hancock County…
Welfare check leads Long Beach police to drug arrest
A Long Beach man was arrested Thursday on drug charges. Long Beach Police say 34-year-old Michael A. Savarese was charged with possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. His bond was set…
Biden pardons thousands for 'simple possession' of marijuana
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that…
Juveniles with gun arrested after attempted break-ins in Moss Point
Moss Point police have arrested three juveniles accused of trying to break into houses. Police received reports of juveniles with a gun attempting to enter houses…
Three men, juvenile face drugs, weapons charges after traffic stop in Picayune
Three men and a juvenile are in custody today in Picyaune after a traffic stop led to finding a stolen vehicle, a cache of drugs and weapons. On Wednesday, Picayune officers with the…
A look at who's in and who's out with medical marijuana
Five cities and two counties in South Mississippi's six counties have opted out of medical marijuana, either in whole or in part. Here are the lists of those who have opted out: Cities that opted out: Amory Belmont Booneville Brandon…
Arrested at safety checkpoint in George County after sheriff finds drugs, gun in car
George County deputies seized a felony amount of marijuana in the Basin Community as the suspect tried to pass through a safety…
St. Martin junior varsity coach arrested after K9s found marijuana in his car
A St. Martin junior varsity coach was arrested today after a police k9 alerted police there were drugs in his car. Jackson County…
Medical marijuana proposal moves to Mississippi Senate
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A bill to create a medical marijuana program is headed for debate in the Mississippi Senate in coming days. Senate Bill 2095 passed the Senate Public Health Committee on Wednesday. It would allow a person with a…
Gautier police charge 16-year-old with aggravated assault
An investigation into a shooting on Kingfisher Drive resulted in an arrest and confiscation of drugs and weapons. Gautier Police were investigating a report of a shooting on Kingfisher Drive. The report further said that people in a house on…
Mississippi legislators begin session, face marijuana debate
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi legislators began their three-month session Tuesday, and the mother of a man with chronic medical problems implored them to create a medical marijuana program, despite objections from Gov. Tate Reeves. The…
Lawmakers working to complete medical marijuana bill draft
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawmakers working on a proposal to bring a medical marijuana program to Mississippi plan to have a draft of the legislation ready later this summer, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday. “I think…
Lawmakers working to complete medical marijuana bill draft
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Lawmakers working on a proposal to bring a medical marijuana program to Mississippi plan to have a draft of the legislation ready later this summer, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday. “I think…
Mississippi lawmakers hear testimony on medical marijuana
By LEAH WILLINGHAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Two prominent Mississippi physicians urged lawmakers Monday to put “guardrails” in place if medical marijuana is legalized in the state, warning that officials should be careful about making a product available that has…