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 | Jeremy Pittari •

February 26, 2026

Long-awaited Pearl River flood control project moves forward

News | Daniel Tyson •

February 26, 2026

Lawmakers seek to ensure use of PPE by inmates when handling cleaning supplies

News | Frank Corder •

February 26, 2026

Threatening note with bullet leads to investigation at Ingalls

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 25, 2026

Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins

Business | Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press •

February 23, 2026

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits

Business | Frank Corder •

February 18, 2026

Firehawk Aerospace establishing manufacturing operations in Crawford

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 26, 2026

Mississippians choose catfish on Fridays during Lent

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 26, 2026

A task unfinished

Culture | Richelle Putnam •

February 25, 2026

The Capital River Region joins Mississippi Songwriters Alliance in historic Natchez

Opinion

Opinion | David Ibsen •

February 26, 2026

Mississippi should look to President Trump and Congress to ensure fair access to banking

Opinion | Mike Chaney •

February 25, 2026

Insurance fraud effects everyone

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 25, 2026

When taxpayers incentivize jobs, the state should protect workers’ privacy in union votes