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 | Clara Turnage •

August 25, 2026

Telehealth coaching helps rural patients take charge of diabetes care

News | Frank Corder •

August 25, 2026

Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers

News | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press , Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press •

August 25, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

August 20, 2026

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

Business | Frank Corder •

August 18, 2026

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Business | Frank Corder •

August 18, 2026

Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

August 25, 2026

Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy

Culture | Alistair Begg •

August 25, 2026

We all worship something

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

August 24, 2026

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss welcomes pressure that comes with fame and aims to refine his game

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

August 21, 2026

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism

Opinion | Sid Salter •

August 19, 2026

Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan

Opinion | Shaun Yurtkuran •

August 17, 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

Telehealth coaching helps rural patients take charge of diabetes care

Mississippi launches UPSKILL grant for adult education, training for in-demand careers

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms

Business

Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley

New Director coming to Port Pascagoula

Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs

Culture

Where Mississippi public education began: The 200-year story of Franklin Academy

We all worship something

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss welcomes pressure that comes with fame and aims to refine his game

Opinion

Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism

Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan

The Mississippi that welcomed my family

All the latest delivered to your inbox!

Title Placeholder