Ole Miss deaths reported
The gist
The University of Mississippi confirmed two students died, with causes still under investigation.
The deaths have prompted official warnings against speculation as unverified claims spread online.
How it unfolded
- Sep 21, 2026Public safety officials were dispatched to Stewart Hall on the Ole Miss campus just after 1:30 p.m. for a report of a possible overdose; first responders were told the individual was unresponsive and CPR was in progress.
- Sep 21, 2026The two students died Monday, according to Lafayette County Coroner Glenn Coleman.
- Sep 22, 2026The Lafayette County coroner confirmed the two deaths Tuesday.