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.

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

April 23, 2025

Change coming to Jackson as Horhn soundly defeats Lumumba

“The mayor said, ‘You catch more flies with honey, but he doesn’t have any honey,’” one resident said of Lumumba.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 23, 2025

MDOT crews, contractors continue work across the state

Here’s a look at a few of the largest Mississippi Department of Transportation projects currently underway.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 21, 2025

Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say

A recent survey shows that in Mississippi, about one in three daycare teachers are considering leaving their position for better paying jobs.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 17, 2025

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

The program’s goal is to reduce local public defender caseloads, allowing more time to visit clients, conduct investigations, negotiate cases, and prepare for trial.

Elections | Daniel Tyson •

April 16, 2025

Congressman Thompson endorses Horhn in Jackson mayor runoff

Horhn and Lumumba face off in the Democratic Primary runoff on Tuesday.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 15, 2025

Trial date set in Jackson bribery scandal involving Mayor, Councilman, Hinds Co. DA

The trial for indicted officials Mayor Lumumba, Councilman Banks and DA Owens now set for July 2026.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 15, 2025

Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data

The Interim Third-Party Manager was seeking the data in order to determine the possibility of offering a reduced utility bill to those on the federal welfare program.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 10, 2025

City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase

Interim Third-Party Manager Ted Henifin says the increase is necessary for operations, maintenance and debt obligations.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 9, 2025

Jackson residents amazed by proposal to raise mayor, city council pay

“Amazing, the troubles this city has and the leaders, people who have the power, to do something think they deserve more money," said one resident.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 8, 2025

Lawmakers make grooming of a child a felony in Mississippi

The grooming bill was requested by the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 4, 2025

Lawmakers agree to outlaw camping on public property

State Rep. Shanda Yates (I), the bill’s author, said the measure will protect the homeless and the public alike. Democrats contend that it penalizes the unhoused.

News | Daniel Tyson •

April 3, 2025

No timeline or agenda set for special session, Governor Reeves says

Reeves told reporters there is no budget crisis and should be no fear of a government shutdown.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 7, 2025

Many first responders struggle with mental health. Mississippi is finding ways to show their lives matter

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 7, 2025

Mississippi teacher residency program gets boost with state funding

News | Magnolia Tribune •

October 7, 2025

Magnolia Mornings: October 7, 2025

Business

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 7, 2025

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

Business | Magnolia Tribune •

October 2, 2025

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 25, 2025

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Culture

Culture | Stephen Griffin •

October 7, 2025

Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 7, 2025

Only fools rush in

Culture | Parrish Alford •

October 6, 2025

Miss. State doesn’t make much noise in a quiet week for Ole Miss, Southern Miss

Opinion

Opinion | Jeremy England •

October 7, 2025

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Opinion | Haley Fisackerly •

October 6, 2025

Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers

Opinion | Stephen Kent •

October 6, 2025

Daniel Tyson

Change coming to Jackson as Horhn soundly defeats Lumumba

MDOT crews, contractors continue work across the state

Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say

State Defender hopeful pilot program will receive funding in special session

Congressman Thompson endorses Horhn in Jackson mayor runoff

Trial date set in Jackson bribery scandal involving Mayor, Councilman, Hinds Co. DA

Fifth Circuit denies JXN Water access to SNAP data

City leaders, JXN Water at odds over proposed rate increase

Jackson residents amazed by proposal to raise mayor, city council pay

Lawmakers make grooming of a child a felony in Mississippi

Lawmakers agree to outlaw camping on public property

No timeline or agenda set for special session, Governor Reeves says

News

Many first responders struggle with mental health. Mississippi is finding ways to show their lives matter

Mississippi teacher residency program gets boost with state funding

Magnolia Mornings: October 7, 2025

Business

Averitt Express announces $9.6 million expansion in Richland

Smurfit Westrock expanding in Saltillo

Jabil establishing $70 million facility in Marshall County

Culture

Tiny houses, big ideas: A new chapter for Mississippi State Parks

Only fools rush in

Miss. State doesn’t make much noise in a quiet week for Ole Miss, Southern Miss

Opinion

The dream for Israeli citizens is the American Dream

Superpower Mississippi: Entergy Mississippi’s bold plan to cut power outages in half at less cost to customers

Trump’s movie tariff is self-sabotage

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