Daniel Tyson, Author at Magnolia Tribune

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.

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

April 23, 2025

Change coming to Jackson as Horhn soundly defeats Lumumba

“The mayor said, ‘You catch more flies with honey, but he doesn’t have any honey,’” one resident said of Lumumba.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 23, 2025

MDOT crews, contractors continue work across the state

Here’s a look at a few of the largest Mississippi Department of Transportation projects currently underway.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 21, 2025

Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say

A recent survey shows that in Mississippi, about one in three daycare teachers are considering leaving their position for better paying jobs.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 17, 2025

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

The program’s goal is to reduce local public defender caseloads, allowing more time to visit clients, conduct investigations, negotiate cases, and prepare for trial.

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

April 16, 2025

Congressman Thompson endorses Horhn in Jackson mayor runoff

Horhn and Lumumba face off in the Democratic Primary runoff on Tuesday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 15, 2025

Trial date set in Jackson bribery scandal involving Mayor, Councilman, Hinds Co. DA

The trial for indicted officials Mayor Lumumba, Councilman Banks and DA Owens now set for July 2026.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 15, 2025

Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data

The Interim Third-Party Manager was seeking the data in order to determine the possibility of offering a reduced utility bill to those on the federal welfare program.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 10, 2025

City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase

Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin says the increase is necessary for operations, maintenance and debt obligations.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2025

Jackson residents amazed by proposal to raise mayor, city council pay

“Amazing, the troubles this city has and the leaders, people who have the power, to do something think they deserve more money," said one resident.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 8, 2025

Lawmakers make grooming of a child a felony in Mississippi

The grooming bill was requested by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 4, 2025

Lawmakers agree to outlaw camping on public property

State Rep. Shanda Yates (I), the bill’s author, said the measure will protect the homeless and the public alike. Democrats contend that it penalizes the unhoused.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2025

No timeline or agenda set for special session, Governor Reeves says

Reeves told reporters there is no budget crisis and should be no fear of a government shutdown.

News

News | Magnolia Tribune •

November 19, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: November 19, 2025

News | Stephen Groves, Associated Press •

November 19, 2025

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

News | Stephen Groves, Associated Press •

November 18, 2025

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

November 18, 2025

Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant

Business | Daniel Tyson •

October 30, 2025

Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles

Business | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 29, 2025

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Culture

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

November 19, 2025

From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor

Culture | Alistair Begg •

November 19, 2025

The man in between

Culture | Associated Press •

November 18, 2025

Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

November 19, 2025

Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out

Opinion | Jill Ford •

November 18, 2025

Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

November 17, 2025

Daniel Tyson

Change coming to Jackson as Horhn soundly defeats Lumumba

MDOT crews, contractors continue work across the state

Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

Congressman Thompson endorses Horhn in Jackson mayor runoff

Trial date set in Jackson bribery scandal involving Mayor, Councilman, Hinds Co. DA

Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data

City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase

Jackson residents amazed by proposal to raise mayor, city council pay

Lawmakers make grooming of a child a felony in Mississippi

Lawmakers agree to outlaw camping on public property

No timeline or agenda set for special session, Governor Reeves says

News

Magnolia Mornings: November 19, 2025

Congress acts swiftly to force release of Epstein files, and Trump agrees to sign bill

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to Senate

Business

Toyota investing $125 million in Blue Springs plant

Mississippi senators hear concerns from farmers as state’s agriculture industry struggles

Federal Reserve cuts key rate as government shutdown clouds economic outlook

Culture

From desks to doorways: The Tangerine Motel and The Hill & Moor

The man in between

Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future

Opinion

Term limits: Why small rural states like Mississippi lose when seniority is forced out

Keep opportunity in Mississippi: Put AI to work

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