Five men from California are in custody after a weekend drug bust in Hattiesburg. On Sunday, a team of seven federal, state and local law enforcement agencies — including the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and the Drug Enforcement Agency — served search warrants that resulted in the seizure of more than 1,800 pounds of marijuana and $148,000. Weiying Zhong, 40; Dong Hong, 37; … [Read more...] about Mississippi drug bust nets more than 1,800 pounds of marijuana
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Inside South Mississippi’s cutthroat, complicated and lucrative medical cannabis industry
Less than two years after the legalization of medical cannabis, South Mississippi has developed into the state’s most competitive market.Medical cannabis business owners from around the Coast say the industry’s regional market has more or less reached capacity. Expansion opportunities are limited by conditions unique to the industry and government policies that make owning and … [Read more...] about Inside South Mississippi’s cutthroat, complicated and lucrative medical cannabis industry
About 130 pounds of marijuana found in car on commercial transport, officials say
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - More than 100 pounds of marijuana was discovered inside of a car being transported on the interstate in Mississippi, authorities say. While making a traffic stop on a commercial vehicle transport on Interstate 20 Friday, deputies with the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team said they became suspicious of one of the … [Read more...] about About 130 pounds of marijuana found in car on commercial transport, officials say
Mississippi Retailers Caught Selling Weed Disguised as Hemp Products
Over-the-counter hemp products in Mississippi are not what they appear to be, according to a Steep Hill Mississippi analysis. Clarion Ledger reports that Steep Hill Mississippi President and co-founder Cliff Osbon said so-called hemp-derived products that were recently tested contain significant amounts of delta-9 THC and unsafe pesticides. He also said that the products would … [Read more...] about Mississippi Retailers Caught Selling Weed Disguised as Hemp Products
Testing facility finds pesticides, illegal levels of THC in over-the-counter cannabis products
Cliff Osborn announces the findings of his company's testing of over the counter cannabis products at a press conference in Flowood, MS on Dec. 12, 2023. A cannabis testing company has revealed the presence of unregulated and illegal over the counter cannabis products available across Mississippi. Will Stribling Testing facility finds pesticides, illegal levels of THC in … [Read more...] about Testing facility finds pesticides, illegal levels of THC in over-the-counter cannabis products
In Federal Lawsuit, Owner of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Says Mississippi Censors Business Owners
This undated photo provided by Institute for Justice shows Clarence Cocroft II, who opened Tru Source Medical Cannabis in Olive Branch, Miss. Croft, the owner of a Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, challenging state regulations that he says censor business owners by preventing them from advertising. JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — … [Read more...] about In Federal Lawsuit, Owner of Medical Marijuana Dispensary Says Mississippi Censors Business Owners
How Cheech and Chong are bringing medical marijuana to Mississippi
Cheech and Chong's Cannabis Co. and Southern Sky Brands of Mississippi are teaming together and have announced a partnership aimed at expanding access to medical cannabis products in Mississippi. Cheech and Chong, the duo that became famous in the 1970s and 1980s for their stand-up comedy and movies centering around cannabis and counterculture fun, have found a new love as they … [Read more...] about How Cheech and Chong are bringing medical marijuana to Mississippi
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11 months in Afghanistan before being medically retired as a result of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. The military veteran was taking six pills a day to manage her symptoms before she discovered medical marijuana. “Well, the experience at first was a little hard because us veterans just having a lot of … [Read more...] about Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
