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Daniel Tyson
Daniel Tyson has reported for national and regional newspapers for three decades. He joined Magnolia Tribune in January 2024. For the last decade or so, he’s focused on global energy, mainly natural resources.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 23, 2026
Legislation to hold landlords accountable for paying utility bills heads to governor
The bill's author, State Rep. Shanda Yates, described the bill as a “great piece of legislation." She said landlords not paying utility bills when part of a person's rent is an issue across the Magnolia State.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 20, 2026
Sparks, Senate attempt to revive chambers’ PERS reforms
From lowering the years of service to setting aside funds for a COLA for the new Tier 5, the Mississippi Senate continues the push for its preferred PERS changes.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 18, 2026
Lumumba, Owens seek dismissal of bribery charges while Banks seeks separate trial
The Jackson trio are set to go on trial in the summer of 2026.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 17, 2026
House invites Senate to conference over proposed Metro Jackson Water Authority
There was little discussion on the House side before rejecting the Senate proposal. However, it was heavily debated last week in the Senate.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 17, 2026
Lawmakers consider tax credits for those contributing to support rural hospitals
State Senator Lane Taylor believes the bill could help struggling rural hospitals as many are facing risk of closure.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 12, 2026
Lawmakers move to create Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel
The State Department of Health would be charged with creating a medical panel to review the state’s high fetal and infant mortality rate while examining deaths of infants up to one year of age.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 11, 2026
Senate Tourism chair isn’t giving up on creating a standalone Dept. of Tourism just yet
“It’s not sine die yet,” State Senator Lydia Chassaniol (R), referring to the Legislature’s last day of session, which is slated for April 5. “We haven’t got to the sausage-making process yet.”
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Daniel Tyson
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March 10, 2026
Senate seeks study committee on impacts of wind turbines on Mississippi agricultural lands
The study committee would be tasked with collecting information on aviation incidents, wildlife-mortality data, and farmland loss linked to wind turbine development.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 9, 2026
Lawmakers consider creation of Energy Infrastructure Fund
The goal is to help build infrastructure for approved energy projects, which the Mississippi Development Authority says will improve long-term energy readiness at key industrial sites.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 6, 2026
Pearl River flood control project could be a boon for the Jackson metro area
Retail space, walking and bike paths, and nature areas could be developed, prompting an economic resurgence in downtown Jackson, say local leaders supportive of the plan.
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Frank Corder
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March 6, 2026
House unanimously revives teacher pay raise, PERS changes
The Mississippi House is sending a strong message to the Senate, backing a $5,000 teacher pay raise and reducing the years of service necessary to draw benefits in PERS under the new Tier 5.
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Daniel Tyson
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March 4, 2026
Lawmakers move Metro Jackson Water Authority Act forward
“We are committed to ensuring that any system we are responsible for comes with a majority of votes for the City of Jackson, a majority of the customers and ratepayers,” said Mayor John Horhn.
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Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
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March 24, 2026
Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 24, 2026
Mississippi Dept. of Education adds new Districts, Schools of Innovation
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Jeremy Pittari
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March 24, 2026
State Board of Education revises Mississippi school district audit policy in an effort to “triage” late filers
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 20, 2026
International Paper to build new $225 million facility in Rankin County
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Mississippi Ag Commissioner pushes back on California’s corporate climate reporting mandate
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Frank Corder
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March 17, 2026
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm cuts ribbon on new Flora greenhouse facility
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 24, 2026
The Mississippi farmhouse that arrived in 30,000 pieces
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 24, 2026
There can be hope in grief
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Dave Campbell, Associated Press
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March 23, 2026
Battle’s last-second jumper gives Minnesota a 65-63 win over Mississippi in women’s NCAA Tournament
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 20, 2026
Could Mississippi’s conservative, business donors stop giving to Republican incumbents?
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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March 19, 2026
Employers warn Senate plan to raise Mississippians’ drug prices will cost dearly
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 18, 2026
Hyde-Smith withstood a nearly “coordinated” attack in cruising to GOP primary win
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