Matt O'Brien, Associated Press, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 23, 2025

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

The plan disclosed Wednesday focuses on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for data centers and exporting American AI around the world.

News

News | Frank Corder •

September 3, 2025

National Democrats back candidates in Mississippi special legislative elections

News | Daniel Tyson •

September 3, 2025

Former Jackson Regency Hotel being demolished adjacent to Mississippi State Fairgrounds

News | Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press •

September 3, 2025

Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules

Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

September 3, 2025

Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion

Business | Lynne Jeter •

August 29, 2025

Tri-state partnership boosts South’s automaker bid

Business | Lynne Jeter •

August 28, 2025

Northrop Grumman opens high-tech aerospace lab at Northeast Mississippi Community College

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

September 3, 2025

JackTown USA: Bringing the history of Jackson’s vibrant music scene to life

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 3, 2025

What to do with a guilty conscience

Culture | Alistair Begg •

September 2, 2025

Seeing and sharing Christ

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

September 3, 2025

Agriculture Secretary Rollins praised MSU’s ag tech, research during campus visit

Opinion | Chris Brown , Wayne Carr •

September 1, 2025

Mississippi shouldn’t subsidize bad decisions, Green New Deal in other states

Opinion | Brent Bailey •

September 1, 2025

Mississippi should help build the energy backbone – not block it