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Local News, State News

$2M in federal dollars to go to University of Mississippi marijuana research

Joey Barnes,

OXFORD, Miss. (WCBI) – Millions in federal dollars will support the University of Mississippi in continuing and improving its marijuana research. The National Institute of Drug Abuse awarded a new five-year contract and $2 million to the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy to grow cannabis along with research materials. Because cannabis remains a Schedule I drug in the U.S.,…

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Crime, State News

Mississippi State Senator arrested in Alabama on DUI charge

Joey Barnes,

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG/WCBI) – A north Mississippi State Senator was arrested in Alabama on a DUI charge. 59-year-old Michael McLendon was arrested last week in Baldwin County, that’s near Gulf Shores. The sheriff’s department’s website shows McLendon was booked in on June 5. The charge was DUI – combined substance. He was released on a $2,500 bond. McLendon represents…

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Local News

People without water as city of Reform works to repair water system

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REFORM, Ala. (WCBI) – Citizens of Reform, Alabama are currently experiencing loss of water to their homes and businesses. About five days ago, there were leaks discovered in the water tank in Reform. A few days later, it was discovered that one of the wells was not working at full capacity. The water system in Reform is old and unreliable…

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Local News, State News

Deadline approaches to register for Mississippi primary elections

Eric Lampkin,

MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – If you plan to vote in Mississippi’s primary elections and haven’t registered yet, the deadline is approaching. Monday, July 10 is the deadline to register to vote at your Circuit Clerk’s Office. Mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked no later than July 10. Circuit Clerks’ offices will be open Saturday, July 8 from 8 a.m. until…