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 •

January 30, 2025

Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office

The bill’s author said it would improve cooperation between the office of the State Auditor, Secretary of State, and Attorney General. State Auditor Shad White strongly disagrees.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 24, 2025

With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases

"This court is a great addition to our capital city," Governor Tate Reeves said at the ceremonial opening on Friday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 24, 2025

Mississippi Senate methodically considering tax reform legislation

“I think people can have similar goals but have different paths to get there,” Senate Finance Committee Chairman Josh Harkins said Thursday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 22, 2025

Employers of commercial drivers could be notified when child support goes unpaid

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

January 21, 2025

Secretary Watson argues for stricter campaign finance laws, points to Jackson

The Secretary of State said the Jackson bribery scandal being prosecuted in the state's capital city "is a perfect example” of how the system is not working.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 17, 2025

Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’

House plan to eliminate income tax draws bipartisan support, but also tough questions from House Democrats concerned about fiscal impact.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 14, 2025

House committee advances income tax elimination plan, floor vote imminent

Tuesday’s action by the House Ways and Means Committee sends HB 1 to the full chamber for consideration later this week.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 14, 2025

Parchman closure back up for consideration in Mississippi Senate Corrections Committee

Sen. Juan Barnett, the committee's chairman, said the prison is unsafe for staff and inmates after years of underfunding and neglect.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 10, 2025

Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it

“This is a transformational piece of legislation,” State Rep. Trey Lamar told Magnolia Tribune. “It totally reforms the state’s tax system.”

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2025

Huge tech investments in Mississippi heralded as changing the image of the Magnolia State

Last January, Amazon Web Services announced a $10 billion project in Mississippi. A year later, another $10 billion project is bringing more datacenters to the state and "thousands" of new jobs.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2025

December tax collection report sparks mixed reaction from state leaders

Corporate tax collections came in over $146 million below estimates in December, sending year-to-date collections $80 million behind pace six months into the fiscal year.

News

News | Frank Corder •

June 5, 2026

Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million

News | Associated Press •

June 5, 2026

Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says

News | Jeremy Pittari •

June 5, 2026

Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency

Business

Business | Daniel Tyson •

May 20, 2026

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

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

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

June 5, 2026

L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 5, 2026

As He planned

Culture | Alistair Begg •

June 4, 2026

The lie of isolation

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

June 5, 2026

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

Opinion | Sid Salter •

June 3, 2026

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

June 2, 2026

Daniel Tyson

Senate committee advances legislation to restrict power of Auditor’s Office

With judges now in place, new Jackson CCID Court to begin hearing cases

Mississippi Senate methodically considering tax reform legislation

Employers of commercial drivers could be notified when child support goes unpaid

Secretary Watson argues for stricter campaign finance laws, points to Jackson

Mississippi House passes ‘Build Up Mississippi Act’

House committee advances income tax elimination plan, floor vote imminent

Parchman closure back up for consideration in Mississippi Senate Corrections Committee

Mississippi House plan to eliminate state income tax to drop Friday, here’s what’s in it

Huge tech investments in Mississippi heralded as changing the image of the Magnolia State

December tax collection report sparks mixed reaction from state leaders

News

Report: Improper ACA enrollments in Mississippi could cost taxpayers over $600 million

Four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were paid to fix a game against Southern Miss in 2024, NCAA says

Lawmakers question Rural Health Transformation director on program’s transparency

Business

International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi

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

Culture

L.V. Hull Home and Legacy Center opens in Mississippi

As He planned

The lie of isolation

Opinion

Mississippi building 21st century blue economy

It’s the third of June and the haunting mystery of Gentry’s ‘Ode to Billy Joe’ remains

Mississippi needs the success sequence

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