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 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 | Daniel Tyson •

February 6, 2025

Mississippi House moves to outlaw homeless encampments on public property

Lawmakers point to public safety, health risks, trash and negative impacts on communities as reasons to back the bill. Democrats say it penalizes the unhoused.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 6, 2025

Senator kills own bill that would have limited State Auditor’s power

Senator David Parker's committee advanced the bill to the floor last week. On Tuesday, he killed his own bill. Here's why.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 5, 2025

Mayors express support for House tax reform package

Local leaders say the extra funds in the House bill will go a long way in shoring up major infrastructure projects and public safety.

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 4, 2025

Study committee to examine wind turbines’ impact on Mississippi agriculture gains Senate committee approval

The group would consider if the installation and usage of wind turbines are potentially having unintended impacts on the state's agricultural properties.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 31, 2025

Senate committee narrowly votes to allow wine shipping to consumers in Mississippi

Mississippi is one of only three states that doesn’t allow direct shipment of wine to consumers.

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

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

Mississippi House moves to outlaw homeless encampments on public property

Senator kills own bill that would have limited State Auditor’s power

Mayors express support for House tax reform package

Study committee to examine wind turbines’ impact on Mississippi agriculture gains Senate committee approval

Senate committee narrowly votes to allow wine shipping to consumers in Mississippi

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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