# Authorities continue probing deaths of two University of Mississippi students

https://mins.news/en/item/72125

- CNN, 2026-09-24 10:30 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/us/ole-miss-student-deaths-wwk?Date=20260924&Profile=CNN

> Authorities are continuing to investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Kratom, a packaged herbal supplement, was found in both investigations, but it has not been verified as connected to the deaths.

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