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 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 | Frank Corder , Jeremy Pittari , Daniel Tyson •

April 2, 2025

House heads home without state budget agreement

The Mississippi House adjourned sine die to end the legislative session, days early and without a budget, after late session disagreements escalated tensions.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 2, 2025

Lawmakers look to provide immunity in reporting a sexual assault where drugs are involved

Conferees also look to revive legislation aimed at providing better care for rape victims at Mississippi emergency rooms.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 1, 2025

Lawmakers agree on measures to fight blight in Mississippi municipalities

From grants to tax incentives, lawmakers look to aid cities and towns in cleaning up.

News | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

March 27, 2025

With Governor Reeves’ signature, Mississippi now on track to end the tax on work

The legislation is the most significant tax reform ever passed in the Magnolia State.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 16, 2026

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

News | Tina Hahn •

April 16, 2026

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 16, 2026

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

Business | Susan Marquez •

April 10, 2026

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Business | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2026

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 16, 2026

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 16, 2026

We call Him Father

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

April 15, 2026

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 15, 2026

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

April 14, 2026

From Mississippi to the moon

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 14, 2026

Daniel Tyson

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

House heads home without state budget agreement

Lawmakers look to provide immunity in reporting a sexual assault where drugs are involved

Lawmakers agree on measures to fight blight in Mississippi municipalities

With Governor Reeves’ signature, Mississippi now on track to end the tax on work

News

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

We call Him Father

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

From Mississippi to the moon

The night America remembered who she is

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