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 | Jeremy Pittari •

September 15, 2026

Seven human trafficking victims found in Southaven as part of AG’s participation in nationwide operation

News | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

News | Frank Corder •

September 15, 2026

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

Business | Frank Corder •

September 10, 2026

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Business | Frank Corder •

September 9, 2026

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

Culture | Parrish Alford •

September 15, 2026

While trying to ignore, victory would be the Rebels’ best response

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

September 15, 2026

All Aboard: Discovering Casey Jones and Water Valley’s railroad past

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 15, 2026

Alienation crucified

Opinion

Opinion | Merle Flowers •

September 10, 2026

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

Opinion | Grant Callen •

September 10, 2026

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

September 9, 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

Seven human trafficking victims found in Southaven as part of AG’s participation in nationwide operation

Few contested judicial races for Mississippi voters to decide in November

Hitachi Energy brings largest U.S. investment to date to Mississippi

Business

General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

C Spire expanding fiber network with new high-capacity corridor between Jackson and Olive Branch

Mayo Clinic Laboratories investing $30 million, creating 234 jobs in Southaven

Culture

While trying to ignore, victory would be the Rebels’ best response

All Aboard: Discovering Casey Jones and Water Valley’s railroad past

Alienation crucified

Opinion

Mississippi does not have pharmacies to spare

What I’m looking for in Mississippi’s next governor

Senator Cochran was right on timber

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