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 14, 2026

Attorney General’s Office losing attorneys to higher-paying jobs, lawmakers told

The AG's office is requesting less funding for the next fiscal year but wants the Legislature to provide salary increases to help retain and attract staff.

News | Russ Latino , Daniel Tyson •

January 13, 2026

Accused Beth Israel arsonist Spencer Pittman calls congregation ‘the synagogue of Satan’

The FBI's affidavit against Spencer Pittman in the Beth Israel fire lays out damning details and also provides clues as to Pittman's motives. A particular phrase used by Pittman appears frequently in anti-semitic propaganda from internet provocateurs like Nick Fuentes.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 13, 2026

Senators consider ways to reduce redundancies, save taxpayer money

“We believe that everyone should feel their tax dollars are going towards worthwhile endeavors,” Senator Tyler McCaughn said.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 9, 2026

Senate wants $1 billion directed to PERS over the next decade

State Senator Daniel Sparks explained on the floor that the PERS unfunded liability is about $26 billion, $6 billion of which has been added since 2020.

Business | Frank Corder , Daniel Tyson •

January 8, 2026

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

"This is insane execution speed by xAI and the state of Mississippi. We are grateful to Governor Reeves for his support of building xAI at warp speed," Elon Musk said.

News | Daniel Tyson •

January 6, 2026

Senate committee wastes no time in passing bill aimed at shoring up PERS

The legislation would transfer $500 million from the Capital Expense Fund to the PERS account as of July 1, and would direct subsequent $50 million transfers through 2036.

Education | Daniel Tyson •

January 5, 2026

Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session

The proposed Senate education reforms are not as bold as their House counterparts.

Education | Daniel Tyson •

January 5, 2026

Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session

Some legislators, mainly Democrats, have expressed opposition to the proposed education reforms.

News | Daniel Tyson •

December 29, 2025

$44 million in federal roadway funding awarded to 5 Mississippi communities

The projects are funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

News | Daniel Tyson •

December 19, 2025

Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles

The 21-member Mississippi Save Our Service Member Task Force, created by the Mississippi Legislature, focuses on addressing PTSD and suicide prevention among the state’s first responders and military service members.

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

December 19, 2025

Mississippi agrees to voluntarily provide DOJ with full voter registration lists

The U.S. Department of Justice has said their effort is to ensure states are properly maintaining voter rolls and complying with federal voting laws.

News | Daniel Tyson •

December 16, 2025

Lawmakers hear from Henifin regarding need for water rate increase

JXN Water's Interim Third-Party Manager appeared before the Capital City Revitalization Committee last week to defend the need to raise rates to maintain and operate the troubled municipal water system.

News

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 16, 2026

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

News | Tina Hahn •

April 16, 2026

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 16, 2026

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

Business | Susan Marquez •

April 10, 2026

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Business | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2026

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 16, 2026

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 16, 2026

We call Him Father

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

April 15, 2026

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 15, 2026

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

Opinion | Hunter Estes •

April 14, 2026

From Mississippi to the moon

Opinion | Lesley Davis •

April 14, 2026

Daniel Tyson

Attorney General’s Office losing attorneys to higher-paying jobs, lawmakers told

Accused Beth Israel arsonist Spencer Pittman calls congregation ‘the synagogue of Satan’

Senators consider ways to reduce redundancies, save taxpayer money

Senate wants $1 billion directed to PERS over the next decade

xAI investing more than $20 billion in Southaven data center

Senate committee wastes no time in passing bill aimed at shoring up PERS

Lt. Governor Hosemann outlines Senate education priorities for 2026 session

Speaker White previews House education freedom reforms ahead of 2026 session

$44 million in federal roadway funding awarded to 5 Mississippi communities

Lawmakers consider ways to assist with Mississippi military service members’ mental health struggles

Mississippi agrees to voluntarily provide DOJ with full voter registration lists

Lawmakers hear from Henifin regarding need for water rate increase

News

New metro Jackson water authority signed into law by governor

Ole Miss names Political Science Department for former Governor Ray Mabus

IHL Board approves tuition, fee, room rate increases at Mississippi universities

Business

C Spire completes work under Mississippi Capital Projects Fund to expand high-speed, broadband infrastructure

Amazon investing another $12 billion in Central Mississippi

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Culture

Growing in Mississippi: Salad Days

We call Him Father

Tennessee Williams: A house living two lives

Opinion

April 15th is the perfect day to focus on the ramifications of federal and state tax gaps

From Mississippi to the moon

The night America remembered who she is

All the latest delivered to your inbox!

Title Placeholder