Dispensaries prepare to open after medical cannabis program begins

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – With a medical cannabis program in place, and dispensaries preparing to open. Healthcare providers and potential patients are now focusing on the process of obtaining medicinal cannabis cards. WCBI talked to the only physician in the Golden Triangle who can currently certify patients. After a popular statewide referendum was struck down in court, Mississippians lobbied hard…

Emergency personnel take part in decontamination drill

Northeast Mississippi Healthcare Coalition sponsored the drill to help members see what resources are available in case of a large scale emergency

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – Emergency medical personnel across Northeast Mississippi spent part of their day learning how to use decontamination equipment in case of a large-scale emergency. In the east parking lot of the Cadence Bank Arena, teams worked on mannequins, representing victims exposed to hazardous materials. Each victim must be decontaminated, along with the scissors, backboards, and other items…