Medical Marijuana Program Connection

First medical marijuana dispensary opens in Ocean Springs

MMP News AuthorFebruary 9, 2023

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX) – A Wednesday ribbon-cutting event officially welcomed the first medical marijuana dispensary to Ocean Springs. Co-owner Evan Daily has been in the medical marijuana business since 2020. He said he is bringing that knowledge into the new dispensary located on Marks Road. “The second I stepped ... Read More

Medical marijuana expected to hit some store shelves by Friday

MMP News AuthorJanuary 24, 2023

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – It’s been nearly a year since Gov. Tate Reeves signed medical marijuana into law, but patients in Mississippi still aren’t able to access the product. That could all change this week when marijuana is set to hit dispensary shelves. Shop owners and their patients are breathing ... Read More

Couple shares their story on why they want to open a medical marijuana cultivation business

MMP News AuthorNovember 15, 2022

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) – Medical marijuana became legal back in February in the state of Mississippi, and we are now starting to see people across the state break into the industry. On Monday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved Paul and Courtney Paolillo’s request to purchase property in ... Read More

City of Biloxi opens the door for medical marijuana businesses

MMP News AuthorJune 8, 2022

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) – Biloxi City Council approves an ordinance opening the door to medical marijuana businesses in the city. As we reported, the Mississippi Medical Marijuana Act passed in February, legalizing medical marijuana. The act is heavily regulated by the state although cities were given the option to make ... Read More

Waveland city officials discuss possible medical marijuana processing facility

MMP News AuthorMay 18, 2022

WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) – The medical marijuana industry is coming to Waveland, and city leaders are getting ready. Officials met Wednesday to approve ZenLab USA Cannabis Processing to use an existing facility off of Highway 90. Ward 1 Alderman Jeremy Burke said the proposed processing facility will be located at ... Read More