Jefferson Davis County to Launch New Medical Marijuana Facilities, Expanding Access to Care
Mike Yarbrough, Director of Operations for Mississippi Green Oil (M.G.O.), recently discussed the future of the facility set to open in Prentiss, Mississippi. Scheduled to commence operations soon, M.G.O. will focus on cultivating medical marijuana while also offering unique edible products crafted by an on-site chef. Local Economic Impact The establishment of M.G.O. represents a […]
Ole Miss Launches Master’s Degree Program in Medical Marijuana Education
Ole Miss’ history in the medical marijuana field dates back to the 1960s when the university initiated research and established a cannabis growing facility. Expanding on that legacy, the university is launching a master’s program focused on medical cannabis and dietary supplements. New Master’s Program in Medical Cannabis Commencing in fall 2024, this two-year online […]
Cannabis Cultivators Shift Focus from Hemp to Medical Marijuana for Enhanced Profitability and Market Growth
EAST LINCOLN — Jason McDonald and his husband Timothy Gibson, known for their Great Mississippi Tea Company, have embarked on a new venture in the medical marijuana industry. After the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors initially opted out of medical marijuana, the couple played a crucial role in bringing about its legalization at the local […]
Mississippi Medical Cannabis Market Update: Key Developments and Industry Growth Insights
It has been over a year since Mississippi began accepting applications for medical cannabis licenses in July 2022. Since then, the state’s cannabis industry has steadily expanded, with the first legal sales commencing in January 2023. Mississippi’s Unique Cannabis Market Mississippi’s cannabis market stands out as the only one in the South with an open, […]
Southern Crop Launches Meridian’s First Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Facility
Southern Crop held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Meridian, marking the opening of Mississippi’s first licensed cultivation and processing facility for medical marijuana. The state-of-the-art facility aims to introduce the community to its pharmaceutical-grade products, emphasizing quality and trust. Community Engagement and Local Collaboration Randy Mire, Founder and CEO of Southern Crop, expressed the significance of […]
University of Mississippi Launches Graduate Degree Program in Medical Marijuana to Advance Research and Education
The University of Mississippi (UM) plans to offer a Master of Science in Dietary Supplements and Medical Cannabis starting in fall 2024, pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. This program aims to provide advanced training for individuals seeking employment or advancement in the dietary supplements sector. “There’s a tremendous need for […]
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Explores the Possibility of Selling Recreational Marijuana
In July 2024, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) in North Carolina initiated limited recreational marijuana sales, despite the absence of state legislation permitting such measures. This decision has been framed as a significant economic opportunity for EBCI, who aim to replicate the financial success seen in the gaming sector. Implications for the Mississippi […]
Delta-9 Arrives in Local Stores, Sparking Legal Questions About Its Sale and Use
On February 19, the Mississippi government introduced two bills aimed at changing state regulations on medicinal cannabis and the hemp market. House Bill 1676 and Senate Bill 2922 would permit medicinal cannabis businesses to advertise their products and create cannabis items that exceed the previous THC limit. Growing Medicinal Cannabis Program Henry Crisler, the executive […]
Recreational Marijuana Legal in 24 States: Understanding Mississippi’s Laws and Regulations
As of July 2025, nearly half of the states in the U.S. have moved to legalize recreational marijuana. However, Mississippi remains in a state of uncertainty. While the state has partially decriminalized cannabis, it has not fully legalized it. Current Status of Recreational Marijuana in Mississippi Mississippi does not permit adults to use cannabis recreationally. […]
Indian Tribe Votes to Regulate Marijuana Possession, Production, and Distribution on Tribal Lands
On June 13, 2025, in an update following the counting of absentee ballots, it was confirmed that the referendum regarding the legalization of marijuana on tribal lands passed with a final vote of 57 percent in favor and 43 percent opposed. Members of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, the only federally recognized Native American […]
Federal Agency Ends 50-Year Marijuana Production Partnership with University of Mississippi
A university that has held a longstanding monopoly as the sole institution federally licensed to cultivate marijuana for research has confirmed the termination of its partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). According to Jacob Batte, the director of news and media relations at the University of Mississippi, “NIDA has chosen not to […]
Federal Agency Suspends Marijuana Cultivation Contract After Trump Administration’s Cost-Cutting Directive
Officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) have announced the cessation of federal orders for research marijuana from the University of Mississippi, attributed to a cost-cutting directive from the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). However, NIDA reassured that this decision will not disrupt the availability of cannabis for government-approved research purposes. […]