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Two Ole Miss students found dead; investigation underway
WAFB • • nation
Key Points:
- Two University of Mississippi students have died, with investigations ongoing and no confirmed cause of death or link between the cases, according to Lafayette County and university officials.
- Packaged kratom was found during the investigations, but authorities have not confirmed its involvement in either death.
- The university expressed condolences, urged the community to avoid speculation, and encouraged students to seek support from campus counseling resources.
- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch highlighted efforts to train students in Narcan administration and increase awareness of fake pills to prevent overdoses.
- Oxford recently installed a Narcan vending machine to provide easier access to life-saving resources and support for recovery.
