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 •

February 19, 2025

Mississippi lawmakers pass bills to combat child grooming

Both chambers have taken the issue up this session, with Sen. Joey Fillingane saying the legislation is a "proactive approach" to protect the state's children.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 18, 2025

Senate passes Miss. Dept. of Corrections appropriation topping $450 million

The funding bill limits regional correctional facilities to spending no more than $32.71 daily on housing inmates.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 14, 2025

On second thought, Senate reaches threshold to pass direct wine shipping to Mississippi residents

A motion to reconsider Thursday's failed vote led to the legislation passing the chamber on Friday. The House will now consider the bill.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2025

Senators vote to keep Mississippi wine lovers from receiving direct shipments

A Senate bill to allow direct shipment of wine to residents failed to reach the required three-fifths threshold on Thursday. It was held on a motion to reconsider.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2025

MDOC work release program looks to expand in the Delta

The Senate passed legislation this week to allow MDOC to contract with the Greenwood-Leflore-Carroll Economic Development Foundation.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 13, 2025

Courts in Mississippi could soon view custody through a new lens, with fathers in focus

Senator Rod Hickman (D) said he wrote the legislation after seeing an uptick in fathers taking an interest in their children.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 12, 2025

Hosemann paints Senate plan as “a sustainable, conservative approach to tax cuts”

Unlike the House's tax reform package, the Senate proposal stops short of full income tax elimination, harkening back to the 2022 tax cut debate.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 11, 2025

Lawmakers consider Blue Envelope Program to aid autistic drivers in Mississippi

Mississippi would be one of the first states nationwide to enact such legislation.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 10, 2025

Senate passes bill to allow inmates to work with MDOT

The work release program would aid the state agency in its workforce needs.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 10, 2025

Auditor White: Failed Senate bill “bad politics”

Speaking at a Stennis Press luncheon on Monday, Shad White said he believes Mississippians are sick of government corruption.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 7, 2025

Lawmakers want to ensure municipalities are receiving their proper sales tax allocations

The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday that creates a study group to evaluate sales tax diversions between the state and its cities and towns.

Education | Daniel Tyson •

February 6, 2025

Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges

The House passed a similar measure that also included K-12 schools on Wednesday. The two chambers will now swap bills.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari , Frank Corder •

May 15, 2026

Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January

News | Joshua Rollo •

May 15, 2026

From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville

News | Daniel Tyson •

May 15, 2026

Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

May 14, 2026

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

Business | Frank Corder •

May 12, 2026

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Business | Frank Corder •

May 11, 2026

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Culture

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

May 15, 2026

These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 15, 2026

Hope through the silence

Culture | Alistair Begg •

May 14, 2026

Conformed to His image

Opinion

Opinion | Mike Ezell •

May 14, 2026

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Opinion | Sid Salter •

May 13, 2026

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

Opinion | Trey Dellinger •

May 11, 2026

Daniel Tyson

Mississippi lawmakers pass bills to combat child grooming

Senate passes Miss. Dept. of Corrections appropriation topping $450 million

On second thought, Senate reaches threshold to pass direct wine shipping to Mississippi residents

Senators vote to keep Mississippi wine lovers from receiving direct shipments

MDOC work release program looks to expand in the Delta

Courts in Mississippi could soon view custody through a new lens, with fathers in focus

Hosemann paints Senate plan as “a sustainable, conservative approach to tax cuts”

Lawmakers consider Blue Envelope Program to aid autistic drivers in Mississippi

Senate passes bill to allow inmates to work with MDOT

Auditor White: Failed Senate bill “bad politics”

Lawmakers want to ensure municipalities are receiving their proper sales tax allocations

Senate votes to outlaw DEI in Mississippi universities, community colleges

News

Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January

From Mississippi to defending America under the sea: One sailor’s journey to USS Greeneville

Judge blocks release of discovery materials in Jackson bribery case against Owens, Lumumba, Banks

Business

Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville

M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council

Lockers Manufacturing announces $9.7 million expansion in Batesville

Culture

These guys don’t just drive the team bus. They go the extra mile for the players who love them

Hope through the silence

Conformed to His image

Opinion

Supporting law enforcement shouldn’t be political

Remembering the legacies of former GOP Gov. Kirk Fordice and First Lady Pat Fordice

New Mississippi abortion pill law protects women

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