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Two Ole Miss students found dead; investigation underway
Action News 5 • • general
Key Points:
- Two University of Mississippi students have died, with investigations ongoing and no confirmed cause of death or direct link between the cases, according to Lafayette County officials.
- Packaged kratom was found during the investigations, but authorities have not confirmed it or any other substance contributed to the deaths.
- The university expressed condolences, urged the community to avoid speculation, and highlighted available student support resources such as the University Counseling Center and UMatter.
- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch emphasized overdose awareness efforts, including Narcan training and distribution on campus, and noted recent measures to combat fake pills and overdose incidents.
- The City of Oxford recently installed a Narcan vending machine to provide additional life-saving resources and recovery support.
