Ole Miss student deaths under investigation

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1. Sep 25, 2026

   Two University of Mississippi students have died and are under investigation, with officials stressing no confirmed link to kratom.

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2. Sep 24, 2026

   Mississippi task force warned against kratom though it said there was no confirmed link to either death.

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Kratom found at scenes of two Ole Miss student deaths under investigation

Two University of Mississippi students have died and are under investigation, with officials stressing that there is no confirmed link between the deaths and urging the community to avoid unverified rumors; authorities note kratom was found but have not established a causal connection. The university and police are coordinating with local and state law enforcement as the case remains unresolved and information is still being confirmed.

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Two Ole Miss Student Deaths Spur Kratom Warning

Two Ole Miss students were found dead Monday; a Mississippi task force warned Tuesday against kratom though it said there was no confirmed link to either death.