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 | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Hood Industries closing Wiggins mill after 56 years

News | Frank Corder •

July 7, 2026

Jabil bringing nearly 2,200 jobs to Mississippi

News | Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 7, 2026

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

June 23, 2026

Keytronic announces $8.89 million expansion in Corinth

Business | Frank Corder •

June 17, 2026

Gould Industries locating in southwest Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

June 16, 2026

U.S. Army contracts with General Atomics for long-range maneuvering projectile program

Culture

Culture | Meredith Biesinger •

July 7, 2026

Rediscovering the Jackson Zoo

Culture | Alistair Begg •

July 7, 2026

A new place to dwell

Culture | Marilyn Tinnin •

July 6, 2026

The Buford Sisters: A legacy of love and music

Opinion

Opinion | Grant Callen •

July 2, 2026

America and Mississippi at 250

Opinion | Sid Salter •

July 1, 2026

Delta journalist Jim Abbott’s ‘Paper Man’ memoir captures his unique, impactful career

Opinion | Russ Latino •

June 30, 2026

An American Inheritance Requires a Moral People