Groundbreaking held for new medical cannabis cultivation facility in Wayne County

Tuesday, April 15 by Zac Oakes

A groundbreaking was held yesterday in Wayne County on what is believed to be the state’s first medical cannabis cultivation facility. The facility is reportedly a $25 million investment and will employ 75-100 people. The […]

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Thursday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

A Clinton County native has been tabbed by Governor Andy Beshear to be the next executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis. Cannon Armstrong will take over the position effective June 1. Armstrong […]

Coffey provides update on medical cannabis dispensary in Russell Springs

Wednesday, March 5 by Zac Oakes

Last month, a license was granted by the state for a medical cannabis dispensary in Russell Springs. Russell Springs Economic Development Director Jeramy Coffey provided an update on where things stand with the dispensary. The […]

County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

Monday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to ban medical cannabis use for county workers at its meeting this morning. Kentucky law provides an employer-employee exception to the new medical cannabis law.

Russell Springs Council preparing for medical cannabis

Monday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

With medical cannabis now legal in the state of Kentucky, and a business planning to locate in Russell Springs being chosen in the state lottery, the Russell Springs City Council is making preparations. Mayor Eddie […]

Russell Springs selected in medical cannabis dispensary lottery

Tuesday, November 26 by Zac Oakes

Russell Springs will receive one of four medical cannabis dispensary licenses for the Cumberland Region. JM Medical LLC filed an application for Russell Springs and received one of four licenses in the region during yesterday’s […]

Several area cities/counties vote to allow sale of medical cannabis

Thursday, November 7 by Zac Oakes

With all precincts reporting, unofficial results show that Metcalfe, Monroe and Taylor Counties have all voted to allow the sale of medical cannabis. The question about the sale of medical cannabis was also on the […]

Russell Springs, Jamestown not included in first round of medical cannabis lottery

Friday, November 1 by Zac Oakes

The first round of the state’s medical cannabis lottery was held this week, but no local licenses were among those randomly selected. The lottery included 10 random selections for businesses as processors, with the nearest […]

Adair County opts out of medical cannabis

Friday, October 25 by Zac Oakes

The Adair County Fiscal Court voted to approve an ordinance that would prohibit medical cannabis operations within the county at its most recent meeting. The Adair Fiscal Court voted to approve the ordinance with magistrate […]

Columbia City Council opts out of medical cannabis business

Thursday, October 10 by Zac Oakes

The Columbia City Council voted no on permitting medical cannabis businesses at its most recent meeting. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to opt out of permitting medical cannabis operations. The city council followed the […]

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Groundbreaking held for new medical cannabis cultivation facility in Wayne County

Clinton County native tabbed by Governor to lead state’s medical cannabis office

Coffey provides update on medical cannabis dispensary in Russell Springs

County votes to ban medical cannabis use for county workers

Russell Springs Council preparing for medical cannabis

Russell Springs selected in medical cannabis dispensary lottery

Several area cities/counties vote to allow sale of medical cannabis

Russell Springs, Jamestown not included in first round of medical cannabis lottery

Adair County opts out of medical cannabis

Columbia City Council opts out of medical cannabis business

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