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 •

October 16, 2026

Colom’s campaign says mugshot is “fake.” Law enforcement says otherwise

News | Jeremy Pittari •

October 16, 2026

Lawmakers hear concerns, ways to improve health outcomes in Mississippi’s prison system

News | Frank Corder •

October 16, 2026

Colom says U.S. Senate race with Hyde-Smith is “tied” but polling, history tell another story in Mississippi

Business

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 13, 2026

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia setting up operations in Drew

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 12, 2026

ALO investing over $176 million in Southaven for national distribution center

Business | Cass Rutledge •

October 7, 2026

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

Culture

Culture | Susan Marquez •

October 16, 2026

“Dummy Mummy” freed from her tomb once again at Two Mississippi Museums

Culture | Alistair Begg •

October 16, 2026

The reality of grief

Culture | Chris Burrows, Associated Press •

October 15, 2026

No. 9 Mississippi and No. 13 Missouri meet in a high-stakes clash of familiar faces

Opinion

Opinion | Sid Salter •

October 14, 2026

Capital punishment logistical failures a self-fulfilling strategy of death penalty opponents?

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