University of Mississippi students found dead, controversial herbal supplement found in belongings The herbal supplement is not FDA approved. We Got This Covered · Oct 3
Federal prosecutors have charged store clerk and son with selling kratom linked to Ole Miss death Federal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student The Independent UK · Oct 2
What is Kratom? Is it legal or banned? Why is it getting highlighted following deaths of two University of Mississippi students? Kratom is legal at the federal level, but some state and local governments have banned the substance and federal authorities have issued warnings about its risks. The Economic Times · Sep 24
Mississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs The University of Mississippi Medical Center has opened a food pantry to help students struggling with basic needs The Independent UK · Sep 24
Deaths of students at the University of Mississippi cast spotlight on kratom A drug task force in Mississippi is urging people to avoid kratom after authorities found packages of the substance while investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students The Independent UK · Sep 24
Mississippi Warns Against Counterfeit Pills and Unregulated Products After Two Ole Miss Students Die with Cause Still Unknown Mississippi health officials warn about counterfeit pills and unregulated drug products after two Ole Miss students died. The causes of death are still unknown. Medical Daily · Sep 24
What is kratom and how is it related to the deaths of 2 Ole Miss students at University of Mississippi? Authorities investigate 'possible overdose' The discovery of packaged kratom at the location of the two deceased Ole Miss students has sparked speculation that the substance may have been responsible for their deaths. Law enforcement say that “investigations remain ongoing" and have not comfirmed that kratom was connected to deaths of Mississippi students. Kratom is… The Economic Times · Sep 23
Trump ramps up his war on the media US media outlets CNN, Politico and MS NOW are suing the Trump administration after it removed their press credentials and banned them from covering the White House. FRANCE 24 spoke to Steven Herman, executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi about… France 24 · Sep 23
Is Gad Saad building a culture-war hero persona by distorting Canadian reality? In a few days, Gad Saad, a longtime right-wing Concordia University marketing professor, starts a new position at the University of Mississippi. The Conversation · Aug 23
Ole Miss and LSU’s Post-Lane Kiffin Beef Now Includes Lawsuits Against Players The Kiffin-induced animosity between the two schools is now spreading to the legal arena. Sports Illustrated · Jul 29
Space race heats up between US, China as NASA lays out Moon base plans NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D.… France 24 · May 28
RIP Jack Thornell: the press photographer who captured James Meredith's assassination attempt, but worried he'd be fired for not getting the photo – only to go on and win a Pulitzer We look back at the late photojournalist's extraordinary career Digital Camera World · Apr 28
J.D. Vance Dismisses Divorce Rumours, Admits Hope Hindu Wife Usha Will 'Eventually' Convert Vice President J.D. Vance dismisses divorce rumours following 'Ringgate' and a viral hug, while opening up about his hopes for wife Usha Vance's religious conversion. International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025
Man pleads guilty to killing an Ole Miss graduate who was prominent in the LGBTQ community A man charged with killing a University of Mississippi graduate who was prominent in the LGBTQ community has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and tampering charges The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Bored Panda · Nov 6, 2025 “I Can’t Do This:” Lip Reader Reveals Erika Kirk’s Emotional Exchange With JD Vance At TPUSA Event "How she responds to grief is a personal thing, and no one should judge how she handles it."
International Business Times · Nov 2, 2025 JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos Photos and video from a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi showing J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk embracing went viral on 29 October 2025, prompting speculation about a possible 2028 ticket, debate over Vance's on-stage comments about his wife's faith, and intense social-media reaction.
International Business Times UK · Nov 1, 2025 JD Vance and Erika Kirk Spark 2028 Ticket Talk After Viral TPUSA Photos Photos and video from a Turning Point USA event at the University of Mississippi showing J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk embracing went viral on 29 October 2025, prompting speculation about a possible 2028 ticket, debate over Vance's on-stage comments about his wife's faith, and intense social-media reaction.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Former pledge sues fraternity after brutal hazing left him ‘unable to walk’ Rafael Joseph claims he suffered a hematoma and a severe muscle injury
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources revealed – and it’s not straws or bags Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45 per cent of all microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic systems
The Conversation · May 21, 2025 Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood with their ethereal, harmonized song, it’s one of the great joys of the season. It’s also a minor miracle. These small creatures have just flown more than 1,850 miles (3,000 kilometers), all the…
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025 Warnings issued for festive spice that can interfere with the effectiveness of prescription medicine The study’s researchers advised that those with chronic illnesses should consult their doctors before taking any supplement, especially if they’re taking high doses
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024 Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown A new historical marker has been unveiled in the hometown of civil rights icon James Meredith
Latin Times · Dec 12, 2024 Man Accused of Killing Gay Mississippi College Student Allegedly Googled 'How Long Does It Take to Strangle Someone' Sheldon "Timothy" Herrington Jr. was accused of killing Jimmy "Jay" Lee while they were both students at the University of Mississippi in 2022.
Top News · Dec 12, 2024 Mistrial Declared In LGBTQ+ Community Killing Case A mistrial declared in a 2022 killing case involving a University of Mississippi student. Victim remains missing, defendant faces capital murder charges. L...
Top News · Dec 12, 2024 Mistrial Declared In Case Of Missing LGBTQ+ University Student Mistrial declared in case of Sheldon Herrington Jr. charged with killing Jimmie Lee. Prosecutors allege sexual encounter turned deadly, but defense argues ...