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

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.,…

Mississippi State Senator arrested in Alabama on DUI charge

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…

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

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…

Deadline approaches to register for Mississippi primary elections

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…

One person flown to Jackson hospital after shooting in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WCBI) – Louisville police continue to investigate a Sunday night shooting. Chief Sean Holdiness said the gunfire started at about 8:45 in the 200 block of South Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Witnesses told officers there was an argument before the shooting started. Holdiness told WCBI that 39-year-old William Love of Louisville was injured in the shooting. He…