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Cannabis Plant Under Construction Near Raymond

It’s been less than two weeks since Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed a law making medical marijuana legal for some health conditions. Today a cannabis production facility is under construction in Hinds County. The facility being built by Mockingbird Cannabis LLC , is located near Raymond. It is a state-of-the-art production building that will be used to grow and create medical marijuana products. Executives expect to hire 150 to 200 people. The state health department plans to start accepting applications online for licenses for patients, medical practitioners, cannabis cultivation facilities and others by the summer The first dispensaries will takes months to open, because of the time needed to establish the licensing system.

Cynthia Milton has had a lifelong love for the arts, the art of communication and business. This multiple award winning journalist is a powerful voice in the state of Mississippi. Her rich warm voice has endeared her to thousands of listeners. She can be heard every morning serving as the local host of NPR's Morning Edition. She is also the host and producer of the Candid Conversations talk show, which won a first place award from the prestigious Mississippi Association of Broadcasters within its first six months of production. Ms. Milton has also been cited for awards by the Louisiana and Mississippi Associated Press organizations. In addition, Milton is an international Amazon best selling author having co-authored the anthology, Your Faith Will Make You Unstoppable with dynamic women leaders from across the globe. She is a founding member of the international business women's organization Women Collaborating Together, which works to support, encourage and mentor women across the globe. Ms. Milton doesn't just speak, she also is a professional singer. Milton has lent her vocal ability and acting skills to several independent film projects.