Sam Franklin, Author at Magnolia Tribune

Sam Franklin

Sam Franklin is one of the noms de plume of Kelley Williams, Jr.

Analysis | Sam Franklin •

April 17, 2025

Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic

In this Part 2 of a series, Sam Franklin delves into the economic impacts – both intended and unintended – of tariffs.

Analysis | Sam Franklin •

April 10, 2025

Tariffs and markets

In this Part 1 of a series, Sam Franklin delves into the economic impacts – both intended and unintended – of tariffs.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

December 19, 2025

Additional funding sought to expand Miss. Dept. of Education’s coaching support program

News | Daniel Tyson •

December 19, 2025

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

News | Jeremy Pittari •

December 19, 2025

Mississippi sees rise in K-12 teacher vacancies

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

December 19, 2025

Firehawk Aerospace expands U.S. rocket manufacturing by acquiring Mississippi facility

Business | Frank Corder •

December 18, 2025

Steel industry supplier P.C. Campana moving manufacturing line to Vicksburg

Business | Frank Corder •

December 15, 2025

Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County

Culture

Culture | Brett Martel, Associated Press •

December 19, 2025

Ole Miss bracing for a better Tulane team in College Football Playoff opener

Culture | Alistair Begg •

December 19, 2025

His hands raised high

Culture | Eric Olson, Associated Press •

December 18, 2025

College Football Playoff picks: Sooners, Aggies, Rebels and Ducks should advance to quarterfinals

Opinion

Opinion | Kelley Williams •

December 19, 2025

Cliff Notes for Corps speak

Opinion | Sid Salter •

December 17, 2025

PERS pension concerns remain volatile for state lawmakers in 2026 as markets rumble

Opinion | Kimberly Ross •

December 16, 2025

Lessons from Luigi: Quit lionizing cold-blooded murderers