Kratom Discovered At Sites of Two Ole Miss Student Deaths | News Radio 920 AM & 104 . 7 FM

Two University of Mississippi students have died in separate incidents where the substance kratom was discovered at the scenes. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding these deaths are currently underway to determine the role, if any, the substance played in the fatalities.

Kratom is an opioid-like stimulant that remains legal for individuals 21 and older in Mississippi, though it is prohibited in neighboring Louisiana. The presence of the substance at both sites has drawn attention to the regulatory status and safety profile of the stimulant as authorities continue their inquiries.