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 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 | 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

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 30, 2026

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

News | Frank Corder •

October 30, 2026

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

Business | Meredith Biesinger •

October 22, 2026

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Business | Frank Corder •

October 20, 2026

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 20, 2026

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Culture | Jim Vertuno, Associated Press •

October 30, 2026

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 30, 2026

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 30, 2026

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 30, 2026

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 28, 2026

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

Opinion | Laurie Todd-Smith •

October 27, 2026

Daniel Tyson

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

Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data

City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase

News

Jackson receiving $100 million grant from the Trump administration’s Dept. of Justice to support public safety

As fall sets in, MDOT advises motorists to be on the lookout for deer crossing roadways

Special elections to be held Tuesday in Mississippi House Districts 70 and 77

Business

New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery

Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility

Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion

Culture

Manning and No. 11 Texas want to keep momentum going against a Mississippi State team missing Taylor

What’s happening in the Magnolia State this November?

Divine enthusiasm

Opinion

Honoring Mississippi’s role in American history

‘Hail, Dear Old’ State!’ meant something quite special to the late Dr. Richard E. Holmes

It was hard work. That is exactly why it is a miracle

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