How the medical marijuana industry is going in Mississippi
Time for an update on Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry. We just passed the two-year anniversary of the state’s first medical cannabis sale. WXXV talked to the CEO…
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Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t have the right to advertise on billboards or other places because marijuana itself remains illegal under federal law, an appeals court says. The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary argued that…
Biloxi City Council tackles the city's biggest projects in meeting
The Biloxi City Council is making big moves in the city's development. The council will take up two proposed amendments regarding the special events ordinance ahead…
Mississippi restrictions on medical marijuana advertising upheld by federal judge
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG Updated 4:51 PM CST, January 23, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued Mississippi over state regulations that he says censor business owners by…
Mass Re-Testing Underway of Medical Cannabis Products
JACKSON, Miss. –Mass re-testing of certain medical cannabis products placed on an administrative hold began Wednesday, January 3. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program anticipate cleared products will be back on dispensary shelves soon. The…
Ric Flair Drip Cannabis coming to Mississippi
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, known as ‘Nature Boy’ when he was in the ring, is bringing his brand of cannabis to Mississippi. Flair and Carma Holdco are…
Changes coming to medical marijuana bill
Governor Tate Reeves will see more changes to the medical marijuana law this year. This comes after the legislation set out to tackle inconsistent regulation that was leaving dispensaries and…
CannaCon comes to the Gulf Coast
For the first time, CannaCon makes it way to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. CannaCon is a one stop shop for all your cannabis business needs, including innovation,…
Good Day Farm Dispensary hosts ribbon cutting in Biloxi
Good Day Farm Dispensary in Biloxi cut the ribbon today and began welcoming in guests. Good Day Farm is celebrating the grand opening of its Biloxi location.…
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
A local veteran is sharing her story about how medical marijuana has changed her life. Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11…
Medical marijuana currently on the market in Mississippi
Now that medical marijuana dispensaries are open and doing business, you may be wondering what product is out there. Patients can only purchase flowers in Mississippi that do…
How to purchase medical marijuana in Mississippi
Now that medical marijuana is available to purchase, you may be wondering how do you actually buy it in Mississippi? So, you have your medical marijuana card. What’s next?…
New medical cannabis practice in Gulfport
A new medical cannabis practice is open in Gulfport and ready to welcome patients. Kaya Life has successfully provided medical cannabis services for more than six years, starting in Florida…
Ole Miss, patient advocacy group partner to gather data on medical cannabis
A new partnership has been announced to study the effectiveness of cannabis products on the market. The Mississippi cannabis Patients Alliance, the University of Mississippi and the Releaf App are joining forces to collect data on medical cannabis. A press…
City of Gulfport considering amendments in medical marijuana dispensary ordinance
As medical marijuana dispensaries across the Coast will receive products in the coming days, Roots Remedy, a medical marijuana company owning property on 31st Avenue in…
Grand opening of Bee’s Buds Medical Marijuana dispensary in St. Martin
After almost a year of legal medical marijuana in the state of Mississippi, St. Martin has open a medical marijuana dispensary. After a long time…
News 25’s Top Five Stories of 2022
As we wind down on 2022, we are taking a look at some of the stories that captured the attention of our viewers this year. From the state legislature…
Couple looks to begin new cannabis facility on the Coast
One couple on the Coast decided they wanted to open a cannabis dispensary after seeing the need for one. Along with several partners, Jessica and Brian Bricker decided…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Seminar
Today in Gulfport, organizations host a seminar for people interested in running their own medical marijuana dispensary. The Mississippi Medical Marijuana Association has partnered with the Mississippi Cannabis Patients Alliance and COVA…
Mississippi Marijuana Business Conference in Biloxi
A medical marijuana business conference took place in Biloxi. The conference aims to educate business owners on how to be successful in the industry. The event features speakers, sessions, exhibitor…
Health Department: Mississippi medical marijuana months away
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — It could be the end of the year before medical marijuana is available in Mississippi because businesses need time to receive licenses and to grow, test and prepare to sell the products, state Health Department officials…
MS Department of Health provides information on medical marijuana
The medical marijuana process is underway in Mississippi. Licensing for medical marijuana is live and legal products through dispensaries are expected to be ready before the end…
Mississippi residents can now apply for medical marijuana
Today is the first day people can apply for medical marijuana cards or get into the medical marijuana business. Attorneys for Moore Company are in the process of…
Application process opens June 1 for medical marijuana program
Wednesday is the first day that people who plan to take advantage of the state's medical marijuana program can apply for the program. The Mississippi Department of Health will have applications online for patients, medical practitioners, facilities and services related…