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.

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 5, 2025

Crockett reminds Tougaloo grads “how to use a chair” in commencement address

Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson presented the Texas Congresswoman with an honorary doctorate degree from his alma mater.

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 2, 2025

Governor expresses frustration with House, Senate as budget talks continue

The governor did not say when he would call a special session. Instead, he is hoping leaders will come to an agreement sooner rather than later.

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 1, 2025

Governor Reeves’ “Power Play” seeks to make Mississippi a national leader in energy

"While I'm proud of the big role Mississippi plays in America's energy production, I know we can do even more,” Reeves said.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 30, 2025

Plans to construct new Entergy power plant in Ridgeland moving forward

An environmental impact assessment and other studies necessary to meet state and federal guidelines before start of construction will now get underway.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 29, 2025

Taylor sworn in as new Senator for District 18

As a state senator, Taylor said he will focus on three areas key to District 18: agriculture, forestry, and state highways.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 24, 2025

Jackson council opposes JXN Water rate increase, tables pay raise proposal

According to a court order, JXN Water's Interim Third-Party Manager has “full power and authority” to raise the water rate.

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

News | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Fifth Circuit vacates order requiring Mississippi to redraw state Supreme Court districts

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 11, 2026

Jackson’s Parks and Recreation is being folded into other city departments

News | Jeremy Pittari •

May 11, 2026

Mississippi expected to receive $40.9 million in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

April 23, 2026

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Business | Frank Corder •

April 22, 2026

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Culture

Culture | Associated Press •

May 11, 2026

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert

Culture | Robert St. John •

May 11, 2026

A cow in Wiggins is better at her job than I am

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

May 11, 2026

How American discipleship can start getting it right

Opinion

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

Opinion | Russ Latino •

May 8, 2026

Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate

Opinion | Christy Hovanetz •

May 6, 2026

Daniel Tyson

Crockett reminds Tougaloo grads “how to use a chair” in commencement address

Governor expresses frustration with House, Senate as budget talks continue

Governor Reeves’ “Power Play” seeks to make Mississippi a national leader in energy

Plans to construct new Entergy power plant in Ridgeland moving forward

Taylor sworn in as new Senator for District 18

Jackson council opposes JXN Water rate increase, tables pay raise proposal

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

News

Fifth Circuit vacates order requiring Mississippi to redraw state Supreme Court districts

Jackson’s Parks and Recreation is being folded into other city departments

Mississippi expected to receive $40.9 million in Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Business

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Mississippi companies invited to participate in 2026 Southeastern U.S.–Canadian Provinces Conference

Corderill investing $100 million at Meridian data center campus

Culture

Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert

A cow in Wiggins is better at her job than I am

How American discipleship can start getting it right

Opinion

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

Something for everyone to hate in the redistricting debate

Mississippi is raising the bar, and that’s a really good thing for kids

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