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

Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

June 2, 2026

Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks

The government will be able to work with trusted partners “that will have early access to covered frontier models to promote secure innovation and strengthen the cybersecurity of critical infrastructure,” the order says.

DC | Seung Min Kim, Associated Press , Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

March 20, 2026

White House urges Congress to take a light touch on AI regulations in new legislative blueprint

State governments have forged ahead on their own regulations. But the industry and the White House say a patchwork of rules would hurt growth.

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 •

October 9, 2026

Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood

News | Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press •

October 9, 2026

Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 9, 2026

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receives $12 million in federal grants to expand economic development drivers

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 6, 2026

Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 2, 2026

Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 9, 2026

Award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter brings high-energy performance to Downtown Greenville

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 9, 2026

Putting the pieces together

Culture | Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press •

October 8, 2026

No. 9 Ole Miss and Kewan Lacy head to Vanderbilt with Jared Curtis trying to return

Opinion

Opinion | Roger Wicker •

October 9, 2026

Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction

Opinion | Delbert Hosemann •

October 8, 2026

Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 7, 2026

Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences